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  1. jgpryde

    Careful Traveling thru Bayonne July 25-29

    FYI... Heightened Security Announced for Annual Fetes de Bayonne Festival, Pyrenees-Atlantiques Department, on 25-29 July Countries: France Category: Transportation Rating: Low Additional security measures will be deployed for the duration of the Fetes de Bayonne Festival in Bayonne...
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    Weather Alert

    From a news alert email provided by my travel insurance company... HTH Alerts for Friday, June 29, 2018 Authorities Issue Orange Alert for Strong Storms in the Basque Country Countries: Spain Category: Natural Disasters Rating: Low On Friday, 29 June, local authorities have issued an orange...
  3. jgpryde

    Reflection on trekking the Camino Frances

    Reading the Mars trilogy by Kim Stanley Robinson, I came across this passage that reminded me of some of the more obscure parts of the Camino Frances and a segment of the Camino Norte which I hiked in early summer 2017. “I whacked on, enjoying the new nature of the problem. Here all the trail...
  4. jgpryde

    Camino Walk to Bilbao, hotels

    I visited the Guggenheim in June 2017 and spent at least half my time in the Richard Serra "The Matter of Time" exhibit. Just walking amongst those gigantic structures was a moving experience. I definitely recommend it. While in Bilbao don't miss the funicular ride for a spectacular view of...
  5. jgpryde

    Random helpful advice

    Do not pack your favorite silk knit dress shirt for that one special night on the town. You will (read: "I did...") regret the space/weight that it represents in my pack for the whole walk and never found a chance to wear but it was too precious to jetson. My 2 cents worth, Jason
  6. jgpryde

    Post Camino Slump -- anyone else?

    There is a movie called "Walkabout". It's about a young girl (12?) and her younger brother who get lost in the Australian outback. They are adopted by an aboriginal with whom they share no language skills. The aborigine first saves their lives by providing water and food. Then ultimately...
  7. jgpryde

    El Molino - Hornillos del Camino

    Angela, I'm going out on a limb here but I'm going to offer a different perspective. Unless you are on a strict time schedule, e.g. You have to be at the airport on a specific day in the near future, then why not go to El Molino on a whim and see if it matches your interests. Personally, I...
  8. jgpryde

    LIVE from the Camino Things I'll miss most from the Camino

    Sure, My entire literary opus is found at http://www.jjkpryde.com. . Thanks, -jgp
  9. jgpryde

    LIVE from the Camino Best camino 'come back' (retort)

    Interesting distinction between tourist and pilgrim. Perhaps if the question is asked, it is not really an alburgue but a hostel. The definitions I see online don't seem to be that specific. In any case, pilgrim, tourist, Knight Errant, lost wandering soul, whatever ones self perception, I...
  10. jgpryde

    LIVE from the Camino Things I'll miss most from the Camino

    Now that the walking portion of my first Camino is over, I've started a short list of things that I will miss most. The simple routine of getting up in the morning and walking to a new alburgue for the night. Every day a new and sometimes repeat batch of acquaintances from all over the world...
  11. jgpryde

    LIVE from the Camino Santiago Sorting

    The new pack is lighter. Since I will be traveling more by public transport and less on foot the convenience factor is more important than the capacity now. Schlepping 3 cubic liters of stuff around and into constrained storage spaces is wearing on the travel soul. -jgp
  12. jgpryde

    LIVE from the Camino Santiago Sorting

    Thanks Faith, You are right on about this. In the end, I thought about all of the inconvenience that the emotional choice would cause over the rest of my trip and it became an easy decision. I did a harsh sorting and fit everything I *need* into the smaller pack. Then I earned some...
  13. jgpryde

    LIVE from the Camino Santiago Sorting

    I am sitting on the bed in my tiny hotel room in Santiago. All of my worldly possessions are organized in two piles in front of me. I'm trying to decide what to keep with me for the remaining 3 weeks of my trip and what to send home. My mind says to constrain it down to what will fit in the...
  14. jgpryde

    Finished with my Camino last 100 KM- impressions

    Most alburgues have at least contact info, if not a scheduled stop, for backpack or machila forwarding services. I've used it once and it worked well. Regarding assistance booking accommodations, I've heard anecdotes but have no firsthand info on this. BC, -jgp
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    Finished with my Camino last 100 KM- impressions

    Hi Elvie G.-I left Saria day before yesterday, stayed in Portomarín last night and am staying in Palad de Rei this evening. In both of the last two days I just walked in to town and chose an alburgue with no problem. In both cases there were empty beds available in the evening. There are...
  16. jgpryde

    (S)Training

    Gary, I prepared for my first Camino much the same as you are and it has served me well I think (4 weeks out of SJPdP). The only thing I would advise is to make sure you include some strenuous uphill and off-road walking. These two things really slowed me down and made my journey less...
  17. jgpryde

    LIVE from the Camino Pilgrim Report

    I'm approaching Sarias and can echo your observations mostly. Have been largely avoiding the crowds by sticking to smaller hamlets and offsetting Brierley's daily plan. The Camino does seem to be somewhat self cleaning, compared to American city streets for example. Alas, Cannot share...
  18. jgpryde

    What's in your mental backpack?

    "Living with ambiguity " is one of the tools in my mental toolbox for the Camino. I learned quickly that there is only so much I could/should control in my Camino. Otherwise it would just be another day at the office. Thanks for posting. -jgp
  19. jgpryde

    First time

    Hi Jon, I'm a little more than half way through my first Camino Frances. I trained 2 month, 4-5 times a week doing 15-20km with a 9kg backpack on moderately hilly terrain near sea level. That was not enough to make the climb up to Orisson easy. You may be in better physical shape and/or...
  20. jgpryde

    Feeling unprepared & anxious - arrive SJPDP 5 June

    Angela, Nobody has mentioned this so far, maybe because it is too obvious, but don't forget to take a good Camino guide book or map to help you plan your days. I'm on the Camino right now (El Gonso tonight) and I live by the daily map and list of aubergue options in front of me. BuenCamino...

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