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  1. Dorpie

    last minute dot com

    Welcome @blind fool Even by bike that's a hell of a schedule you've set yourselves, best of luck. Just a quick word on the car hire. Even within the same company dropping a car off in a different country tends to cost a fortune (a couple of years ago the best quote I could find for one day...
  2. Dorpie

    Full Francés with Knee worry

    Hi @australia I tore my meniscus skiing as a child and it gave me very little trouble until 2014, about a year before my first full Camino. I had the meniscus trimmed after a couple of episodes of excruciating knee pain and 6 months later had no issue walking. I'd walked significant distances...
  3. Dorpie

    4 or 5 days as a taster - Fisterra - Santiago or Pamplona - Logrona

    These are certificates, not Compostelas, so unfortunately no rewards in heaven, just something nice to stick on your wall ;)
  4. Dorpie

    4 or 5 days as a taster - Fisterra - Santiago or Pamplona - Logrona

    Welcome @Lucy My first camino experience was almost exactly the same as the one you're considering. In September 2013 a friend and I walked from Santiago to Finisterre and then on to Muxia before taking a bus back to Santiago. I really had no idea what to expect but by the end I knew I wanted...
  5. Dorpie

    Starting my first Camino Sept 25 in SJPdP

    Welcome to the forum @Lea Page . I'm setting off on camino number three the day after you! Look out for a slightly heavier than perfect guy with a red backpack and it'll probably be me, say hi if you see me. As @Aidan21 says you are far from alone in wanting to do it without really knowing why...
  6. Dorpie

    Wheelchair Friendly Sections?

    Wow!! what a wonderful thing to do @Blazingtrails. I've no doubt it will be tough but with preparation and perseverance I've also no doubt it can be done. Sorry that I have no practical advice but wishing you all the best. Rob.
  7. Dorpie

    An open heart post seeking support

    @Kiwi-family is absolutely right, first and foremost in asking you to show yourself a little kindness. Beyond that in saying that you'll be far from the only troubled soul on the camino, I myself was deaing with the death of my mother among other things when I first walked a full camino (also...
  8. Dorpie

    Going back to finish the Camino Frances April 22 2019!

    All the best @Jamminclark , hope it's everything you've anticipated and more. Buen Camino, Rob.
  9. Dorpie

    Fitness Level Help!

    Welcome to the forum @Slowandsteady It appears your idea of couch potato and mine is a bit different, I'd say owning, let alone using snowshoes automatically disqualifies you from the title ;) I'm troubled when people post on the site about fitness worries because for me the Camino is about...
  10. Dorpie

    Starting on May 5th from SJPDP

    Welcome and Buen Camino Gabe. If you have just a little luck with the weather it's a beautiful time of year to walk. Rob.
  11. Dorpie

    Starting stage 1 of my first Camino on 20 April 2019

    That's actually a pretty good idea @CDA Walker . I've already done a spring and summer camino with Autumn to come this year and winter in a couple of years time, it will have taken me over 6 years by the time I'm done. Buen Camino, Rob.
  12. Dorpie

    My Adventure Begins May 1, 2019

    Jealous of all you guys getting ready to go on camino, I absolutely loved my May walk across Spain. And @Douglas Christel "you'll never walk alone" on your patch will never have been more appropriate. For accomodation, while I haven't stayed there personally I know a lot of people on the forum...
  13. Dorpie

    Photographing the Camino

    Hi Max, As @tomnorth suggests the Frances is probably your best bet for finding infrastructure open and people walking in February, numbers of Compostelas are about 95% lower in February than peak months. Have you got a theme in mind for your project or will that be decided upon arrival? Given...
  14. Dorpie

    SJPP - - - - - >St james

    Wow, a hammock, at least you'd be escaping the scorers! I take it you're going in summer, it can be pretty cold at nights at altitude. I know some people have issues with where they are allowed to pitch tents, I'm guessing hammocks might be the same so could be worth researching the rules...
  15. Dorpie

    SJPP - - - - - >St james

    Hi Nikkiolae, The St Jean start point is no more official than any other but as so many people do opt to start there I do think it helps with getting to know people and the shared experience, assuming that's important to you. I really enjoyed the challenge of the Pyrenees that you get on day 1...
  16. Dorpie

    Howdy from Kansas

    Welcome Mapanggulo. All the best in your Camino preparation, the anticipation is half the fun and I'm sure there'll be plenty of people here to help with your questions. Buen Camino, Rob.
  17. Dorpie

    We booked our flight!

    How are you reaching your start point? I made huge savings by booking train tickets in advance. Even though it was only a couple of months in advance I paid less for a first class ticket from Paris than I would have for a regular one if I'd paid on the day.
  18. Dorpie

    We booked our flight!

    Welcome to the forum Jane. I set out from St Jean what will be precisely four years ago by the time you start and had the distinct pleasure of meeting one of your fellow Floridians on day one. We and two others walked the entire way together and it was one of the great experiences of my life...
  19. Dorpie

    Planning a Camino with my 13 year old daughter June/July 2019

    Welcome to the forum Brambles. Afraid I don't have any personal experience to share but you may like to check out this camino vlog featuring a family with a 13 y/o daughter starting out from St Jean just a week earlier than you plan to. As others have observed chocolate and ice cream are strong...
  20. Dorpie

    Coming to Roncesvalles

    Thaks for the correction @Bradypus .

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