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  1. DMSyracuse

    Am I being naive?

    Thanks Ed! Joining you for a hike at Highland forest sounds great. Lets see if we can connect soon - I'm pretty much available these days so perhaps a nice morning hike in this next week or two would work...
  2. DMSyracuse

    Am I being naive?

    Well about 6 months ago I made this initial post and thought I'd finally check back in! On March 23rd I took my first step in SJPdP and on April 23rd I stood before the majestic Santiago Cathedral! I've been back over 2 months and not a day goes by that I don't think of the Camino, an...
  3. DMSyracuse

    Am I being naive?

    thanks Ed! As far as rain protection I ended up getting a Ferrino trekker poncho on Amazon just arrived this week, its pretty nice:) - fits nicely over my pak so we shall see how it performs on the trail!
  4. DMSyracuse

    Am I being naive?

    Well my time is nearing (March 21st departure!) so I thought I'd share my packing list so far and would appreciate any comments on what I'm lacking or what I should keep home:)!: Shoes/Pack: Osprey 48 Exos Pack Merril Moab Waterproof Hiking Shoes Clothing: 1 pair of convertible pants/shorts...
  5. DMSyracuse

    March Camino

    Hi Kathando! Just wanted to introduce myself as I will be arriving in SJPP on Sunday March 22nd my first camino so am beyond excited (along with the usual anxiety:).. Where will you be coming from? I'll be coming from New York thru Madrid. Buen Camino! David
  6. DMSyracuse

    Am I being naive?

    haha yes I agree Dave these arrangements have been a challenge:) - I will see what I can do about solving the problems - buen camino!
  7. DMSyracuse

    Am I being naive?

    Thanks alexwalker but unfortunately Istvan said he wouldn't be open until a few days after I arrive, my arrival date is Sunday March 22nd.
  8. DMSyracuse

    Am I being naive?

    Thank you Falcon269! I've been poking around but when I was looking it didn't look like they had service on Sunday March 22nd when I'll be arriving but from what you attached it looks like I just may be able to catch a bus after all.. We shall see I will make it to SJPP one way or another:)...
  9. DMSyracuse

    Today is the first day of the rest of my life!

    Hello Glenn Petter, Oana and Marja! - I will be leaving from Syracuse, New York on March 21st arriving in Madrid early morning March 22nd and plan on being in SJPP Sunday evening so looks like I'll be a couple of days behind all of you - perhaps our paths will meet up at some point:). My first...
  10. DMSyracuse

    Am I being naive?

    Thank you both for the info, appreciate it!
  11. DMSyracuse

    Am I being naive?

    Thank you Maya appreciate the info!
  12. DMSyracuse

    Am I being naive?

    Yes that was definitely my first choice, I emailed Istvan but unfortunately I'm a few days too early as they open up on March 27th. I was able to contact Ivan from transporte.peregrinos@gmail.com and he can provide transportation so I'm hoping there will be others looking for a ride that may...
  13. DMSyracuse

    Am I being naive?

    Well my time is fast approaching - in 4 weeks from tomorrow my first camino will start becoming a reality! My back pak is coming together but still need to complete it which is making me a bit anxious at this point. I've been working in my hiking shoes although with the coldest February on...
  14. DMSyracuse

    Am I being naive?

    That's great Betty - I'm sure your study abroad with Fr. Dave must have been an amazing experience! Well my camino has called me loud and clear and I'm now 6 weeks away from it becoming a reality:)...
  15. DMSyracuse

    Am I being naive?

    thanks amorfati1:) - Yes I'm so looking forward to spending Holy Week and Easter in Spain. Not sure what to expect but I plan on taking in as much as I can - I'll check out your links:)
  16. DMSyracuse

    Am I being naive?

    Thank you Dutch - yes I'm beginning to realize that. I've been trying to work in my hiking shoes by walking with them. Do you have any advice on training - did you give up your running to train and just walk ? At this point I'm kind of mixing in walking some days and keeping my running going...
  17. DMSyracuse

    Am I being naive?

    Thank you MOMAND3KIDS:) - yes it truly is a blessing and so is your Camino with 3 of your children - good for you! I someday hope to return to the Camino with my 2 daughters:)...
  18. DMSyracuse

    Am I being naive?

    Thank you Kerstinh47 for the encouragement and advice - appreciate it!
  19. DMSyracuse

    Am I being naive?

    Thanks! Yes just got my hiking shoes this week and have been working them already, despite the frigid, snowy central NY winter we have here:)... I have yet to purchase my rain gear or what type of warm clothing I"ll need since my time on the Camino will be March 23th - April 25th so I imagine...
  20. DMSyracuse

    Am I being naive?

    Thank you SY will definitely take you up on that offer of help:) and will continue to post as my preparation continues!

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