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  1. jennyb

    The towels in albergues?

    First Camino I used a microfibre towel and found it useless! Second Camino I used a toweling nappy. What a brilliant item that proved to be! Lightweight, right size, totally absorbent and quick drying! Walking on the VDLP in September was very hot so I used it over my hat to keep the burning sun...
  2. jennyb

    any moments of "what the heck am I doing here" ?

    My diary of my first Camino in 2012 from SJPDP to Santiago is littered with "WTF"!!! But never once did I think of quitting and going home. The first 3 weeks were tough. I did meet some wonderful people though. Then I met Cathy from Australia and we "clicked" and the rest of the way became so...
  3. jennyb

    The Crepes Lady of Fonfria

    I bought a crepe from her in May 2012. Was inedible to say the least! Threw it over the wall like a flying saucer - hopefully the birds appreciated it. Bless her, her heart is in the right place. She refuses to have her photo taken!
  4. jennyb

    In Retrospect: Top 5 Things You Wish You'd Known

    A wonderful thread. I have picked up some great tips. Thanks all. Ready for my 2nd Camino - VDLP. Only 35 more sleepies to Seville!
  5. jennyb

    Sadly.....an American pilgrim has died on the way to Roncesvalles.

    The very sad part is that his family said goodbye and wished him luck for his Camino and now they will be notified by strangers of his passing. I remember when I did my Camino late in April 2012, we boarded the SJPDP train in Bayonne. I was seated behind 2 Asian gentlemen who had struck up a...
  6. jennyb

    If people stop their walking about 2 o'clock each day...

    MoniRose, my feelings exactly!!!
  7. jennyb

    The story of your Stone at the Cruz de Ferro

    All these stories are so touching! Thank you Wayfarer for this post. My stone comes from my garden in South Africa. About 12 years ago my husband and I were walking in the kopjes (hills) near our home along a very stony path. I remarked that the stones were so pretty and wouldn't they look...
  8. jennyb

    Where to Find a Credencial in Ponferrada?

    Thanks SYates, I will keep this in mind!
  9. jennyb

    Where to Find a Credencial in Ponferrada?

    Hi Piogaw, thanks for this!
  10. jennyb

    Where to Find a Credencial in Ponferrada?

    Hi All, a friend and I will be walking from Ponferrada to Santiago next year - time away from responsibilities only allows us 2 weeks. I have a blank credencial which I bought last year while walking the Camino Frances (because it was pretty!). So I can use that, but my friend will need one...
  11. jennyb

    My moment at the Cruz de Ferro- a memorial

    Hi Rory, thanks for sharing your story, what a beautiful thing to do! I love your avatar and your pictures are great. Jenny
  12. jennyb

    Late sunrises and leaving early...how does that work?

    Hola, I walked the Camino Frances in May last year from SJPDP to SDC. I am an early riser and prefered to walk at sunrise which meant getting up in the dark. I always tried to keep the noise of rustling sleeping bag and clothes down and would pack my gear outside if possible. In the beginning, I...
  13. jennyb

    What makes you come back to the Camino?

    Hello All. Doing the Camino the first time took me completely out of my comfort zone! I read an article in a magazine about it and the idea of doing it grew until it occupied my mind 24/7. So...I finally started walking on 26 April 2012 from SJPDP and reached Santiago on 1 June 2012. I found it...
  14. jennyb

    Just got back

    Hi All I have just read all the posts and I think you are all amazing people! I did my Camino last year - left SJPDP on 26 April and walked into Santiago on 1 June. The most awesome, hardest, painful - mentally and physically and enjoyable experience of my life! I kept a journal and have re-read...
  15. jennyb

    Why we walk the Camino

    My son and I went to Cape Town last year in March for the Argus Cycling Tour in which he was riding. Not looking forward to the long journey in the car, I thought I would pass the time reading magazines. This in itself is unusual because I don't normally buy magazines. However, in one of the...

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