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  1. J

    Pyrenees V O'Cebreiro

    My two favourite parts of the camino were climbing over the Pyrenees and walking up to O'cebreiro . There was no one around, beautiful landscape and the odd cow. At one point, i dropped my pack and danced, free form for 10 minutes for the shear joy of being there, being alone and being...
  2. J

    Sites not to miss on the Camino Frances

    That Castle was one of the highlights of my walk a couple of years ago. The castle is being restored and is truly amazing........DON"T miss the library there....... all the books are hand written and beautiful.......... i nearly missed going in as i was so tired from the days walk but the woman...
  3. J

    Walking at night... ??

    Hi there, i too love walking in the dark. i found (sept and october) that i had a pattern of getting up at 6am and leaving the alburge by 6.30 am, that it was often quite dark until about quarter to eight. I always had my head torch around my neck and preferred to walk alone and in the complete...
  4. J

    Somewhat disillusioned....

    Hello all, just finished the Camino Francis on 11th October- 35 days on the trail, 32 days of walking.... absolutely loved it and am trying to plan another one sooner than soon ....... just wanted to let people know i piggybacked along the Way with a huge group of young people all walking in...
  5. J

    Online survey about the Camino Francés

    Re: Online survey would not complete hi there Henry, i tried to fill in your survey on sunday 30th octiber but i was unable to complete it... the question concerning costs etc to and from plus equipment would not receive characters... cheers juju
  6. J

    Alternative paths between Villafranca & O’Cebreiro (Dragonte

    Re: Alternative paths between Villafranca and O’Cebreiro It's funny how different we all are! I overnighted at o,cebreiro on 6th October this year, had the best walk up to the summit, brilliant views, i just had to keep stopping and looking and enjoying the vista, felt so good i stopped and...
  7. J

    What is the one albergue you would avoid?

    I just passed thru Estella a week ago. The municipal albergue is discusting. It was filthy and over- crowded. I couldn't even sit up in the bed. The bunk above was so low- such a pity as it a lovely little town and the experience left a bad impression on me. Two new friends actuall left during...
  8. J

    Getting to SJPDP

    Hi there, we managed to get tickets from Montparnasse (Paris) on the 10.10 am arriving at st jpp @ 16.23pm. It is on TVG and changing @ Bayonne to TER. we bought the tickets on line and printed out the tickets.... not sure what you mean by defunct?? cheers juju
  9. J

    Anyone walking the camino in mid September?

    hi there gypsy 9, i am leaving from sjpdp on 6th september. i am a slow walker so we may well meet. it's getting close now, not many more sleeps! i am in the process of waterproofing my gear as a full on down pour in sydney reminded me of the need. regards juju
  10. J

    Worried about the boot size

    Hi there Gazell, In addition to the hair dryer and curling wand (lol) what things did you send back in the post? cheers juju Ps. i do hope you blisters heal soon.
  11. J

    Any friends of bill w meetings along the way?

    yes, one step at a time, thanks so much for the reminder, juju
  12. J

    New member from Sydney and some questions...

    thanks guys, i really appreciate your input and you are right, i could buy thermals on the trail if i need them.
  13. J

    New member from Sydney and some questions...

    A little off topic i know, but i noticed that one of your responder's ji said that she has left sjpdp on 6th september several times. I am from sydney and should be leaving sjpdp on the 6th September this year. Ji i just wondered if you think will need thermals at that time of the year. I have...

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