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Hello
Hi there,
My partner Joe and I will be starting out from SJPP the last week of August or first week of September, depending on whether we decide to walk from Bayonne. Either way, we'll probably run into each other.
See you there!
Deborah
Paris to Bayonee to SJPP
Someone recently told me that it is a good idea to purchase your Bayone - SJPP ticket while on the Paris - Bayone train. Be sure to ask if you'll arrive in time to connect!
That way you have time to make the transfer.
If you miss the train there are several...
Hello!
Hello!
We'll be traveling the Camino same time as you and we're leaving from Amsterdam around August 28. We take a morning train from Amsterdam to Paris. There is a connecting train there to Bayonne, where we will spend the night (unless we decide to walk to SJPP) Otherwise, we will...
Right thinking
Chris,
I agree 100% with you regarding the crime rate issue, and I agree also 100% with you when it comes to funds.
People always look at wisdom as though it is craziness... strange, isn't it?
They crucified Christ, tortured Galileo, burned Bruno, the Apostles, Ghandi...
The Phoenix
"Out of the ashes of the past, new life is born." - White Eagle
Sometimes, in order to begin again, we must let everything fall down around our ears - give up trying to save it -- then take a big broom, sweep off our foundation, and begin afresh.
You are in my thoughts and...
Where to stop
Katy,
I can't say enough positive things about Brierley's book called The Pilgrim's Guide to the Camino de Santiago.
Joe and I bought one for the Camino Frances, one for the Portuguese Camino, and one for Finesterre and WE LOVE THEM!
First of all, they are small and...
Hi there!
Hi Sun!
Although Joe and I are leaving a few days ahead of you, I'm sure you'll pass us by since we'll be traveling pretty slowly.
Please look for us and say hello. He's very tall and slender, with hair to his waist. He may have it up in a black beret. I'm short and sturdy with...
Why hurry
I heard a joke once about this... two bulls in a field, an old bull and a young bull.. but I'll let you figure it out.
Anyway, my question is on the other end of the scale. We are leaving September 1 and do not have to be at Amsterdam for our return flight until November 1. So I'm...
Guidebooks
I've purchased many books since deciding to walk the Camino.
My favorites are the 3 by John Brierley,
A Pilgrim's Guide to the Camnino Fisterra
A Pilgrim's Guide to the Camino de Santiago
A Pilgrim's Guide to the Camino Portugues
They are small, lightweight, full of GREAT...
Thanks
Thanks Claire, for some wonderful information!
My husband and I are starting out the last week of August.
We have to return to the US from Amsterdam on November 1.
We would like to have a week or so in Portugal so I'm hoping to get to Finesterre by mid October. This gives us about...
Le Puy to Santiago
Hi,
Could you tell us a little about your trip?
How long did it take?
What were the highlights?
Was the way well marked?
Suggestions or cautions?
Thanks!
We're now considering starting in La Puy instead of SJPP - we have some extra time - or perhaps starting...
London
Chris, be sure to go to the British Museum. It's FREE and it's awesome! We'll be in London from the 13th to the 18th. We don't start our camino until September 1.
Buen Camino!
When are you walking?
Hi Peter,
When will you be starting your Camino? Joe and I will start from SJPP around the first of September. We'd love to meet you!
Well..
Well..
I have not taken the Camino yet, but I think I've read almost every post on this and other forums about it and what I've deduced is this:
1) If you're going in June, don't bother with a sleeping bag. Take a liner because the weather is HOT or maybe a very lightweight bag. I...
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