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  1. dandagenais

    Is the Camino too crowded now?

    Excellent comment! Thank you. Makes sense...
  2. dandagenais

    Is the Camino too crowded now?

    Not sure you got the essence of my message, but that's fine. I am not judging, as I mentioned and will not judge your comment... But it is not just what I read on the Internet, it is a fact that the Camino today is way busier than 10 years ago.
  3. dandagenais

    Is the Camino too crowded now?

    I walked the Frances in 2013. This week is my 10th anniversary of starting what remains one of the most special event in my life. I was reflecting on this, as I remain informed and attached to Forums like this one,... and as well, I am planning on going back and exploring the Podiensis, before...
  4. dandagenais

    Is a guide book really necessary????

    I agree. The PDF on this site of all accomodation is great (see below), as it is in order, as distances and services. That's all you need really. The less you carry, the better, trust me! ;o)...
  5. dandagenais

    If you only had two weeks?

    SJPDP for sure... The best part and most beautiful.... Is the first week or so. Let me also say if I may, I forget my compostella, but think all the time about the poeple I met, the places I have seen and the experiences I have gained during my Camino... So really, who cares about the...
  6. dandagenais

    "The Way" the movie 'tragic' seeks HELP!

    There is always someone to put some negative into something positive.... The film was beautiful and is some sort on link to something unique and special we have done. Some want to compare, discover some of the places in the movie... Hey that is ok and kinda cool... Please don't judge anybody...
  7. dandagenais

    Bunk bed?....

    No worries Darren, you will alwasy find a bed that will work... Just ask whe you get there and they will do all they can to accomodate. I saw some people in full refuges ask someone with a lower bunk to trade for the higher for x reason (age, bad knees, etc...), and everyone was very...
  8. dandagenais

    Too cold to walk in October? Too deserted for a woman alone?

    Hey Jade, no worries at all... I started October 31, 2013, and walked all of November. It was actually very nice weather and suprisinly many pilgrims all the time (not too much but just enough ;)) . Yes it can rain, yes can can be a bit cold some mornings, but all in all superb period to walk -...
  9. dandagenais

    Camino alone??

    For me, the best way to do the Camino is alone.... which are never really, except if you choose to. So many people are doing it alone, you will meet people right from the start. En route, or at the Albergue where you will be staying... no worries at all!! It is very natural, you will meet, talk...
  10. dandagenais

    Apprehensive now with a tinge of "uh oh"

    If you would feel what you are feeling this journey would not be the same. This is part of your experience and will make it what it will become. You must believe that everything that will happen on this magic raod, is meant to happen and will bring you something. Attitude will dictated how you...
  11. dandagenais

    Backpack packing list 4 beginning of March camino

    No winter coat, nothing heavy. I had layers and that was just perfect. During the day temps change so much. For real cold, I have short sleeve merino wool shirt, long sleeve merino wool shirt second layer, Salomon Fleece longsleeve vest and MEC windproof parka - gloves and tuque, with a neck Buff...
  12. dandagenais

    Socks

    Those are the socks I wear too... and that was "Merino wool socks", and not "wood" ..LOL typo on my part!!
  13. dandagenais

    Socks

    Each has his therory and each has different feet that will respond differently... but, for me it was four things: 1) Merino wood socks; 2) good Salomon hiking boots, with a running last (super comfortable); 3) tight boots, so no rubbing goes on during walk - you'll get used to it; 4) at lunch...
  14. dandagenais

    Backpack packing list 4 beginning of March camino

    heum... not fun to have water in the pack... my MEC backback cover worked perfectly, as well as my MEC rain gear - really water repellant and confortable. Shoes also!! my Salomon never got a drop of water inside, while mant others had wet feet. A blessing to be dry when you walk all day...
  15. dandagenais

    Backpack packing list 4 beginning of March camino

    ... I'm curious about this Quebec Camino too???
  16. dandagenais

    Room at the Inn/Albergue? Should I be booking a bunk in advance?

    Hi Ellie, No worries my friend, you will meet people right before you start, especially if you start in St-Jean. Stay at the municipal Albergue there, the one recommended by the Pilgrim office when you get there. You will be dipped in the Camino spirit right away with a large majority of people...
  17. dandagenais

    Taxi from Madrid to SJDP

    No wonder he looks happy!!! :o) $750... I would be too!! LOL.... just kidding,.. I do understand, but... I was coming from Canada and also a long flight (not as long), but I really thought that there was no rush, even though I only had 30 days total including transit and travel... but From...
  18. dandagenais

    Backpack packing list 4 beginning of March camino

    Hey James, ... I'm so excited for you... I remember when I was packing and debating what to bring and not to. Finally my kit was just perfect - I would not change one thing!! I had 13 pounds, so had "space" for food and water for everyday rations (about 2 to 3 pounds)... For sure, more socks...
  19. dandagenais

    Taxi from Madrid to SJDP

    Also, should say, that on the bus from Pamplona to SJPDP, there was 5 pilgrims that took that bus. This spaniard guy hops on and super joyful looks at me sitting in front of the bus and shout "Hola mi amigo, qué tal?" ... big smile and all!! Did not talk much on the buse, but kinda chated a bit...
  20. dandagenais

    Loads of snow at O Cebreiro!

    WOW!!! I love it... lucky you.... When I passed through last year (November 2013), it snowed and was pretty cold, but nothing like this!!

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