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  1. Jotown

    Memorial tree planting near Castrojeriz

    Thanks for identifying the location
  2. Jotown

    Memorial tree planting near Castrojeriz

    Does anyone know whether anyone can place/spread ashes of deceased pilgrims here, and/or whether permission needs to be granted? I am meeting up with several of our pilgrim group from 2014, with a portion of the ashes of one of our group who has since died -she loved Castrojeriz and environs...
  3. Jotown

    Did you take many photos and videos?

    I’ve always taken both a camera, and phone to take pictures/videos both have advantages, and disadvantages… Small camera similar to above, in a pouch on my rucksack waist belt … easily accessible, to take pictures whenever, relies on easily purchased batteries, which are long lasting …. No...
  4. Jotown

    Anyone taken a horse on the Camino?

    21 May 2018 , Camino Portuguese , near Ribeira , two pilgrims on horseback passed us , also photographed by local press photographer
  5. Jotown

    Lourdes and hiking boots

    I have my (4 years old info) which I can send you if you wish ( send a pm with email address) There is lots of info on the Internet , more up to date I took 6 days from Lourdes to SJPP... there weren’t many others ( 2 !) doing the same , but I think it’s more popular now !
  6. Jotown

    Lourdes and hiking boots

    I set off from Lourdes on 11th September 2014, along the Voie du Piemonte, also signed pretty well then ( and I think even better since ) To SJPP, and thence on to SdC ( arriving the end October) The trail was such that my non waterproof walking trainers were perfect - cool in the heat, quickly...
  7. Jotown

    Pilgrim Donkeys

    And these two on horseback in Ribiero, on the CP , in May 2018
  8. Jotown

    Pilgrim Donkeys

    From back in October 2014 , this couple and their donkey was with us for several days - I think they were from Holland ( although I don’t think the donkey walked that far ) - on the CF and into SdC ! We were woken by the donkey alarm on several days !! This picture just as we were entering Cacabelos
  9. Jotown

    Walking from Siena (Italy) to Santiago

    You would be able to follow the 'Via Francigena' ( in reverse ) for a lot of your route... This website contains lots of info on Albergues etc http://www.viefrancigene.org I used it last year whilst on the Via Francigena and stayed at lots of the locations you mention
  10. Jotown

    Best months to walk the Camino Frances: May/June or Sept/Oct?

    Many ( but not all ) Albergues are closing for the winter by the end of October , and times can change due to the weather / numbers if pilgrims... When I did it there were several already starting to get ready to close for the winter , although still plenty available... enjoy !!
  11. Jotown

    From Lourdes to Compostela

    I did Lourdes > SJPP > Santiago de compostela , last September / October ( 2014 ) I have an English route description, and can help any way you wish Pm me with your email address, and I'll send what you need / wish Joe
  12. Jotown

    Lourdes to SJPJP

    Lourdes to SJPP is very quiet also, most days last September I was alone !
  13. Jotown

    Lourdes to SJPJP

    Hi I've sent it to you Joe
  14. Jotown

    Lourdes to SJPJP

    I did this last September- 7 days - I've the route description in English If you pm me with your email address I'll send it to you Buen Camino Joe
  15. Jotown

    Starting from Lourdes?

    I did exactly this in September 14 The route is well waymarked , quiet beautiful I have an English translation of the route, although I rarely needed it ! If you wish I can send to it to you Send me a pm with your details, and I'll send to you,
  16. Jotown

    Best months to walk the Camino Frances: May/June or Sept/Oct?

    I can't say when the 'best' time is, depends on what you want What I can say is I did it this year , leaving Lourdes on 11th September, linking into the Camino France's on 17th, then to SdC for the 26th October.. The weather overall was ... Brilliant ! - hot at the beginning in France, cooler...
  17. Jotown

    Thanks to everyone

    I didn't know what other way to get my message across... I think lot's of us on the Camino learnt how to simply hug each other in love,pain,sorrow, and delight !! Gestures that aren't easily done in everyday life.... Now that I ( and others ...) can, watch out ! A very special lesson, and hugs...
  18. Jotown

    Thanks to everyone

    It It was a present for last years Birthday... This years present ? ...949 kms !! Such enjoyment !! The label says 'Mountain Life', I'll try to find out more Joe
  19. Jotown

    Thanks to everyone

    Not sure about the 'next Camino' Although I really enjoyed seeing your 'sign' along the way... I really felt I was part of the Camino then !
  20. Jotown

    Thanks to everyone

    I've just returned home from doing the Camino from Lourdes to Santiago de Compostela, via SJPP, from 11th September to 26th October - what a wonderful experience The people I met - fellow pilgrims, locals ( French & Spanish),hospiteleros,church communities,business owners...everyone, without...

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