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Blessings to you, Margaret. You were an inspiration to me when I was planning my camino for Sept 2012. I thought of you and your spirit, tenacity and sense of peace while walking. The forum is blessed to have you as a member.
I leave tomorrow for Madrid then head to Pamplona and SJPP. So excited ( and nervous.) I sincerely could not have gotten this far without this forum. Thank you so much; I hope to pay it forward when I get back.
Hi. I just read elsewhere in the forum that it is harvest festival time and that things are booked up for miles around Pamplona. I am leaving from SJPP on the 19th, Orrison on the 20th so I think I'm walking right into it. Nice but... Any suggestions where to try to make...
FYI,
I must have the newer Altus poncho as it is only about 4mos old. Just took a walk a 3 hour walk in a torrential rain storm.. (3 inches in a 24 hr period.) I and my pack were completely dry!
I am starting out of SJPP on Sept 20th. Less than 1 month! And like Bobbie, I have learned so much from this forum.(What I hold most dear is Margaret's advice re: going slowly.) I hope that I can return the kindness and the generosity to the forum when I return.
My emotions have gone...
Gunnar,
Just finished "Radio Buen Camino" . I had tears in my eyes as you approached Santiago. I have yet to walk my camino (sept 2012) and I am trying not to have expectations ; But your film gives me hope of a Buen Camino. Thank you
Debiie in NH
Don't give up. I, too, am a bit older planning my first Camino in September ( leaving SJPP 9/20).
While I have been walking 4 miles a day for about 15 years, I was not use to the longer distances , increased grades and weight on my back. So I need to train..I...
Hi everyone. I'm hoping to do the camino mid Sept (20th) in SJPP thru October 31st. In a recent post ( which has seemed to disappear) someone mentioned an aarn pack. I looked into them and am intrigued. I'm 5'3 and ~115 lbs (and 58 yrs) and want to go as light and as...
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