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  1. Julia Mumford

    Disappointment with Torres Del Rio - try the Palace instead!

    Both places would not take payment up front so it was payment on arrival.
  2. Julia Mumford

    Disappointment with Torres Del Rio - try the Palace instead!

    Last week I received a message from Hotel San Andres and Hostal Casa Mariela saying that "due to a personal matter the hostel would be closed between 5th-9th October and therefore they needed to cancel my booking". As it was two places that messaged me within the space of 3 hours, I assumed...
  3. Julia Mumford

    Pre-Booking Bag Transfer

    How did you print out the tickets? (did all hostels have printers that they are happy for you to use?)
  4. Julia Mumford

    An in-betweener Hotels and Alberques

    If you want the true Camino experience then I suggest starting at St Jean. As you’ve already highlighted, this is where people establish their “Camino Family”. Excitement is high as for many it is their first time and people will gravitate to you as you have experience of walking the Camino...
  5. Julia Mumford

    Sent email request for Albergue Orrison for 8/1

    I stayed there on 21st October 2017 and it was their last night for the season. They are now shut until the spring.
  6. Julia Mumford

    Excited! St Jean here I come

    Tomorrow I fly out from Stansted (UK) to Biarritz, then Friday morning I’ll be taking my first steps on the Camino from St Jean. (This is my third Camino and I can’t wait!). My bag is packed (I really should give my pack a name as it’s full of personality!), and I’m ready to rock n roll! ---
  7. Julia Mumford

    Let’s talk budgets.

    I once stayed at a €5 albergue in Nareja and the beds were grim.
  8. Julia Mumford

    Let’s talk budgets.

    I saw that thread. How crazy is that?? That sad thing is that some people will pay it. More money than sense!
  9. Julia Mumford

    Let’s talk budgets.

    Travelling the Camino Frances route, using half decent albergues, how much money would you budget for each day? I’m thinking in the region of €35 a day? What do you think?
  10. Julia Mumford

    My notes for the Frances

    Great post, thank you. We often hear of what people are taking on the Camino, but it’s good to hear of the things you didn’t use. I’ve just purchased a heater to make coffee as I’m a real grump until I’ve had my first cup. But if you only used yours once then perhaps it’s something I can do...
  11. Julia Mumford

    Refuse Orisson Closing?

    Good news! The Orisson is now staying open so they have booked me a bed on 20th October. Result!!
  12. Julia Mumford

    Best time in the Fall?

    I agree with @biarritzdon - mid Sept would be better than August. Try to avoid August at all costs if you can.
  13. Julia Mumford

    Refuse Orisson Closing?

    I think that is what I will do. I will stay at St Jean and start out early the next day.
  14. Julia Mumford

    Refuse Orisson Closing?

    Good thinking! I’ll do that right now!
  15. Julia Mumford

    Which route in Oct? Route Napoleón or Valcarlos?

    The Orisson have a tradition of everyone introducing themselves during the pilgrim meal. Like a round robin. I loved this at it broke the ice and we made friends for life on that first day. Also, because we were ahead of everyone else who were starting out at St Jean we didn’t have the worry...
  16. Julia Mumford

    Which route in Oct? Route Napoleón or Valcarlos?

    I am torn. It looks like the Orisson will be closed when I start my Camino late October this year. I really want to attend the Pilgrim Mass in Roncevalles so I have a few choices. Option #1 - Walk the Valcarlos Route, and stay overnight in Valcarlos. (Will I regret not walking the...
  17. Julia Mumford

    Refuse Orisson Closing?

    Thank you for your replies. I’ll wait and see if I get a response to my email and will keep an eye on my junk folder. I never thought about asking at the Pilgrims office (I wasn’t going to go there as I already have my pilgrims passport), but that’s a great idea. If it’s closed, I’ll simply...
  18. Julia Mumford

    Refuse Orisson Closing?

    I’m leaving St Jean on 20th October and I’m hoping to stay at the Orisson on my first night. (I’ve stayed before and loved it). My problem is that they don’t respond to my emails, and I don’t speak French. Websites, guides and apps say that they are open from April to Oct. but is that the...
  19. Julia Mumford

    Sept.-Oct. 2017 pilgrims: check in!

    BRILLIANT IDEA! I am the only one so far travelling on 19th October.
  20. Julia Mumford

    Sept.-Oct. 2017 pilgrims: check in!

    Walking from St Jean.

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