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  1. Marie

    So why do you do it...?

    Annette thank you for this lovely post. I have given up on trying to explain to people why I did the Camino perhaps because there are too many reasons, perhaps because I don't understand it myself! I just know I will be returning again some time in the future. Sagalout, you really do have to...
  2. Marie

    Final Preview of The Way - a camino film

    I was wondering if this would play on UK DVD players? I know there are different regions for DVD's??
  3. Marie

    sad news

    Jane, This must have been such a traumatic experiencing for you. My thoughts are with this pilgrim and you. So very sad... Marie
  4. Marie

    Hospital de Orbigo

    Hi Sil, Thanks for reminding me of this wonderful place. Last year I walked from Leon intending to stay at St Martin, but decided to continue not really knowing where I was heading to. It was the 1st June as I walked through what I thought was a small village, there in front of me was this...
  5. Marie

    Arghhhh Itchy Feet

    Hi Pablo, This time last year I was four days into my walk on the Camino Frances. Like you I thought it may have been a year or two before my return. However, I can hear the Camino calling me and my feet are also itching like mad! :) Unfortunately, due to my job commitments I am unable to go...
  6. Marie

    Walkers in the dark

    Hi, I walked the Camino in May/June this year. I promised myself that I would NOT buy into the daily race for beds and to go my own pace and time. (I am more of a night person than a morning person.) However from the first day I was awoken at 4am from rustling carrier bags etc. In the end I...
  7. Marie

    Fumigation at Sahagún

    Hi, I've returned from Santiago last Thursday and was talking to a Canadian man who stayed at Sahagun. He was telling me about the awful bites from bed bugs he had in that particular albergue in Sahagun. He still had marks on his face and arms. Also During my Camino in May/June, I walked with a...
  8. Marie

    Albergue at Mansila de las Mulas

    Hi Bob, I loved this Albergue. Laura was so friendly and welcoming. My card said 'have the courage to face your convictions' which was very apt for me at that time. In the evening we all cooked and sat in the courtyard surrounded by the Pink and Red Geraniums. Someone played the guitar and...
  9. Marie

    may babies unite!

    Hello everyone, Another May baby's departure. I am leaving tomorrow morning! Very nervous, but also very excited to meet new people, experience a different culture, and perhaps find peace. Thank you all for you advice and support. The site is brilliant and so informative, I couldn't have...
  10. Marie

    may babies unite!

    Hello May Babies and all! I can't believe that 3 weeks today I will be arriving in SJDD. I'm very excited but also very apprehensive! I suppose this is normal :roll: Been covering good distances and my pack feels okay it's around 7lbs so far! Can I ask two questions or maybe three! 1...
  11. Marie

    may babies unite!

    Hello, I'm flying from Stanstead to Biarritz on May 11th. Been training approx every other day averaging 4-5 miles with a 10 miler inbetween, stepping up the milage this week. :? Bought lightweight backpack today as I am now becoming a bit obsessive about weight :shock: Will I really cut the...
  12. Marie

    overcrowed refugios

    Hi Lauren, I am also doing the Cf in May. We are flying out from Stanstead on 11th May. Hope to see you! Marie
  13. Marie

    First Day from SJDD

    Oh my oh my, I have a red jacket :shock: Marie
  14. Marie

    First Day from SJDD

    Awwww Peter, You have just shattered my illusion of me wrestling a bear on the Pyrenees with only the aid of a walking stick! Marie
  15. Marie

    First Day from SJDD

    Hi, Actually I didn't believe there are Bears on the Pyrenees, until I read the book by Bethan Davies and Ben Coles. There is a section showing you the tracks of animals you may encounter, Bears being one of them! Yes Trudy I am more scared of the Iberian Wolves :lol: But then, Br. David's...
  16. Marie

    First Day from SJDD

    Thank you all for your replies. Ha ha Peter, good sense of humour there :wink: Although if I had more time maybe I could have started from Wales! I think I may have over reacted a little! It was my first attempt on the mountains and have read so many books and people's account of the Napoleon...
  17. Marie

    First Day from SJDD

    Hello everyone, I am starting the Camino in mid May, I am regularly walking but today, I did a 8.1/2 mile hike which took nearly 5 hours up and along very steep mountains here in Wales. I am in a huge panic that I am not going to be able to complete the first stage from SJDD. Which I really...

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