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  1. Karen C.

    How much weight did you lose?

    My husband and I lost 15 lbs. each. Most has stayed off after a year. Also lost 1" off hips, 1/2" off thighs, and arms. Who hoo!
  2. Karen C.

    How much weight did you lose?

    I was so pleased to have lost 15 lbs. 1" off each thigh, and hips, waist and bust. Used my poles every day and lost 1/ 2" off each arm. Passed on bread 90% of the time. Never passed up a Zuma DE Naranja or cafe con leche! Only need to do the Camino Frances 2 more times to hit my target weight...
  3. Karen C.

    Be careful sending luggage to Santiago

    Email address and Ivar'a phone number were both on the mailing label, as instructed.
  4. Karen C.

    Be careful sending luggage to Santiago

    No blame to Ivar. Post office on SJPP might have been a little lax. Maybe they could have contacted us or Ivar to see what we would like them to do with our luggage, but no contact was made. We did indeed have an awesome camino and did in no way let this inconvenience slow us down. Got 2 new...
  5. Karen C.

    Be careful sending luggage to Santiago

    Followed Ivar's directions regarding shipping our luggage from SJPP via post office. Even brought shrink wrap with us! Post office in SJPP had never seen luggage shipped that way and warned us that shipping this way was not advisable. Shrink wrapped and taped all tightly with shipping labels...
  6. Karen C.

    David's refreshment stand before Astorga

    He is most definitely still there as of last week. Had the pleasure of giving him a little business. Delightful!
  7. Karen C.

    Starting our First Camino shortly.

    So excited for you. We have a little less than a month. Sleepless nights already!
  8. Karen C.

    Having concerns with the distances to walk each day

    Pat, my husband and I are from Lafayette, Colorado. Where are you from?
  9. Karen C.

    Anyone Stayed in Auberge du Pelerin in SJPP? New Pilgrim Needs Info

    Husband and I are booked there May 11th. Looking forward to it!
  10. Karen C.

    Having concerns with the distances to walk each day

    Oh, my goodness! I never realized that my questions and concerns would elicit so many wonderful replies! Thank you all so very much for your inciteful responses. You had me in tears by the end. I feel like a part of the Camino family already! I wish I could meet each and every one of you and...
  11. Karen C.

    Having concerns with the distances to walk each day

    Thank you, Joe, for your kind reply. I do hope to be able to increase the distance gradually like you mentioned. The distances noted in the books are so daunting!
  12. Karen C.

    St-Jean to Roncevalles (restplace-eat)

    Booked beds in Orissan and It did indeed take awhile to get a reply. I think it was 4 days.
  13. Karen C.

    Having concerns with the distances to walk each day

    The 2 books I have that show the stages recommended to walk each day have some distances that I can't imagine I could possibley make. I know that they are just suggestions, but how hard is it to walk up to 18 miles a day? I do 6 effortlessly now, but am tired after that. I am 62 years young and...
  14. Karen C.

    Albergue in Roncesvalles

    I noticed that they have a kitchen and dining room, so thought they might serve a meal too. Recommendationso on the evening meal? Breakfast the next morning?
  15. Karen C.

    Albergue in Roncesvalles

    Does the albergue in Roncevalles serve a menu de dia or menu DE peregrino?
  16. Karen C.

    First timer walking the CF next week

    So excited for you! I know you will have an awesome experience. Enjoy your camino, be safe.
  17. Karen C.

    Leaving luggage in Paris

    Is it possible to leave your excess luggage at the hotel you arrive at in Paris while you walk the camino, assuming you are returning to stay there at the end, on your way home?

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