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There is a shuttle service that will take you from Orisson back to SJPDP for the night and then return you back to Orisson about 8.30 the next morning. We did that last September. Check with Express Bouricott.
It's written on the calendar already And we have bought Camino T shirts to wear !!!! The only problem is our little Westie dog as I have missed her but I think the Mudjimba Caravan Park is dog friendly so if I can't bear to be parted from her so soon she might just have to come too.
We were blessed today to see the Botafumerio, apparently the third day in a row it has happened, and the tears I cried were tears of joy. At those private moments no photos are needed!! How do you photo a contented heart? We still can't believe we have actually walked all the way from St...
Arrived yesterday in Santiago after walking in rain, mud etc from O'Pedrouzo. Hardest day we have had. Arrived at cathedral where protesters were assembled in front of cathedral so no nice pictures that I had imagined!!! All I could do was laugh because at Cruz de Ferro where I wanted other...
We are in Melide and have been surprised at the lack of numbers generally and particularly newbies since Sarria. We found greater numbers walking from SJPP to Burgos. Lots of pilgrims opted to bus over the Meseta but we really enjoyed it and there were very few pilgrims around us for days...
Margaret you are a source of inspiration and information. Every other day on our Camino I say 'now Margaret says about this part ' ..... our very own Brierley! I actually brought notes of alternative routes and places to see that you recommended. We are in Melide, not far from Santiago now...
This was the highlight of our Camino today. We were walking from Portomarin to Palais de Rei and I needed a break. Their welcome was so genuine that we just had to stop there. The atmosphere was just pure love. They were excited because we came from Australia and when I explained about...
Pleased to hear you are feeling better. Hope the rest of your camino is trouble free. We are in Sarria and have used tap water since SJPP without a problem. We usually boil our drinking water when away from home but realised it wasn't going to be easy to do that on the camino.
In actual fact I...
In Leon all going well. We get tired but shower, wash our clothes, eat, sleep and hit the trail again the next day! Those who have done this know the drill! Husband has had two minor blisters fixed with needle and thread and we both have one black toenail !!! I love my boots and even wear...
Good to hear from you. We are starting to see lots of limping people with feet problems so do take it easy . We are in Carrion. Hubby has had 2 small blisters which he fixed quickly with needle and thread method but I have not had a problem. We both have one black toenail each! I trained...
Hi all, we are going really well but have met up with a couple who are struggling. They have been searching trying to find if there is a bus from sahagun to Leon on Saturday. I said someone on the forum will know!! Any help would be appreciated. Buen camino
Made it to Burgos !!! We are enjoying everything. Three times we were lost trying to get to our accommodation in various cities, and I said 'the camino will provide' and within seconds someone has literally escorted us through alleys to show us where to go. As forum veterans have always said...
Made it to viana where there is a great fiesta today. I started to really feel I was merging the walking, landscape and physical today. Found Roncesvalles to zubiri had way more rock than I expected. Bodies coping well, love the food and the people are so generous. We keep seeing people we...
Did they work? I suffer from cramps and have tried everything over the counter, extra magnesium, Epsom salts in water and magnets in the bed!!! Maybe a Spanish farmacia can help me !
Tried that today and all I could get was "mas", "caliente" and "Jueves" ! As an ex teacher I am not a good student !!! I have decided, however, that when we get home in November I am going to enrol in an online course. We don't have anything available where I live. Might be a bit late for...
Absolutely LOVED the photos. That's what I am looking forward to. What a special memory your daughter will always have. Gifts from your hearts to each other.
This is exactly what we are doing. We will walk to Orisson or Pic de Orisson (depending on the weather) on the 5th, get a taxi back to our accommodation. The following morning we will get the 8.00am morning shuttle back up to Orisson or Pic. The price of the shuttle is 8 euros per person...
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