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  1. jrewins

    Searching for a camino buddy May 2024!

    There is an expression on the Camino that covers just about all of your needs…including and especially your relationship and personal growth opportunities. So many people, personalities, perspectives, histories, and life experiences will present themselves to you without any manipulation by you...
  2. jrewins

    Starting in Pamplona during Santa Semana

    Just to show you that different pilgrims can have different experiences on the Camino, here is my experience: I left SJPP on Tue, 11 April ’22 (The Tue before Easter Sunday). The albergues in Roncesvalles, Zubiri, Pamplona we’re busy, but open. I had made reservations for the first week, but...
  3. jrewins

    NEW & Improved Camino Blogging Survival Guide

    Hi JJ Thanks for putting this guide together. I’m starting my first Camino in about a month and am working on a way to memorialize the experience. I’m NOT a social media guy, so a lot of this is new…but I do have some computer skills, so I’m not freaking out either. Mostly, I don’t want to...
  4. jrewins

    Orisson question

    What is “Borda”? I’ve booked the Refuge @ Orisson….can / should I request this Borda option to minimize my snoring exposure?
  5. jrewins

    Camino Frances plus Finisterre/Muxia

    Hey Zach i too was planning a fall walk from SJPdP to F, but have decided to move my start date to Spring of ‘22. While I’ve heard travel times that range from 34-45 days, I’m planning ~40 days. The walk will take what it takes…no more - no less. This is a once in a lifetime experience for me...
  6. jrewins

    COVID Trouble contacting Orisson.

    CWB: I emailed Orisson late in April and received a reply within a week. But then I had to make a date change, and have not yet heard back....so I’m of the opinion that they are just a little inconsistent in their replies. More importantly, they added this note to their reply email confirming...
  7. jrewins

    September Frances

    Hi Bob - Looks like you’ll be about 2 weeks ahead of me, so I doubt I’ll meet you on the Camino. Take care of your back & knees so yo can enjoy that adventure. I share your trepidation as I too am working through an aging and uncooperative back. But I’m driven by a quote (often used by a good...
  8. jrewins

    September Frances

    I am arriving in SJPdP on Thurs 16 Sept and heading up the hill to begin the adventure on Fri am. Been planning this for over a year now, so am excited that the date is getting closer.
  9. jrewins

    Proper Bag Transfer Etiquette

    I have the same issue with my back, and although I’m going t try to carry the pack as much as possible, I know there will be times when I wil want to send the pack ahead. In those times, I will want a small day pack for essentials, e.g. water, jack, first aid kit, etc. What did you use fo a day...
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    Proper Bag Transfer Etiquette

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