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Hi Sarah, we may have met via a VC. I'm a teacher in the Riverina, and your name rings a bell. I've worked with a number of teachers from Western region. I'm taking term 1 off and doing my first camino with the whole family (wife and 5 children from 2-15, and a pseudo niece and nephew). I know...
For us starting in SJPP is symbolically important. We assume that the only option will be via Valcarlos at that time, and from what I've read it sounds very doable. We expect to break the leg up. If it is dangerous, we won't be silly, and will call on other transport if needed. We obviously hope...
Thanks Ernie! I appreciate the spirit of your comment was just pointing out that it isn't the easiest of times to go. For work and the study of my children it is the best time, so whilst I wouldn't ideally choose that time, I'm just thankful that we can go and grateful for any opportunity we...
Thanks for the encouragement (and down to earth sharing Ernie!). I've found in life so far that everything has positives and negatives, and I'm slowly getting better at choosing to focus on the positives. Walking in the cold, rain, mud and snow provide wonderful opportunities for us. We won't...
Hi all,
Flights booked and in the countdown. We will be doing the Francés starting from SJPP between the 10-13 Feb and have until mid April. We will be the ambitious group with five children from 2-15 years. Can't wait now. Biggest immediate challenge is balancing weight now, with one baby...
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