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  1. hannajo

    First timer

    Oh...does anyone know if the taxi/bus picks up from Orrison...I managed to get the last bed there to crash out before embarking on the rest of the climb but would be good if there is a choice. Jo
  2. hannajo

    First timer

    Well the best laid plans of mice and men oft go awry!! My plans have changed and can now only do two weeks walk so have changed starting point from Burgos to St Jean and finish at Burgos :shock: :shock: Question: I have just received my Pilgrims record from the UK Confraternity which...
  3. hannajo

    First timer

    I have to report I have abandoned the bladder though I rather miss the suck as you walk experience. It did raise some odd looks from people passing by though. I am now fumbling a bit with the bottle and need somewhere to stick it without carrying the thing. My side pockets on back back are...
  4. hannajo

    First timer

    Thank you Tim and Annie. My anxiety load is getting lighter....yes I think I will ditch the bladder....someone had recommended it but I think it will be too much hastle re-filling it and trying to fit the thing back in my sack. Not long for you now Irma...sort of feels like we're going to...
  5. hannajo

    First timer

    Re: First timer - five weeks to go. Just an update on my progress with only five weeks to go now. I just about have my backpack sorted out but probably could do with being a bit lighter just everything seems so essential! Done lots of walking and find the water bladder thing very useful...
  6. hannajo

    Hi from Jenny in Australia

    Hi Jenny I live on south coast of NSW but currently in UK working to save for my Camino. I will be starting at Burgos on 6th May and I share your concerns about pre-booking. Something to do with travelling on my own I think. So far I have pre-booked my first night at Burgos, also Leon and...
  7. hannajo

    April 25 - May 29 2010

    Hallo Sandi from Canberra Australia Looks like I will be setting off somewhere around end of April probably from Pamplona but busing there from St JPdP. May catch up with you along the way. Jo :D
  8. hannajo

    First timer

    Thanks guys for all your continued encouragement....just so good to be involved with such a positive community of people...had already started following your blog Nell...great stuff. Jo
  9. hannajo

    First timer

    Hi all Just an update of my progress thus far.......have done three 7 kms stints......one five km stint with back pack...was OK but was too hot. A 7 km stint with small pack pack through rough country. More recently a 5 km climb with small back pack up the lower part of Mt Kosiusko from...
  10. hannajo

    First timer

    Thank you all for your great encouragement......Felt so excited I set off to walk round one of the city lakes yesterday....7.5 kms....and took me 1 hr 40 mins with little rest stops and photos. My hips were OK (at least no after effects) though my face was like a turkey....left it too late in...
  11. hannajo

    First timer

    Hi..I'm Jo from Canberra Australia...just learned about the Camino this year and feel challenged to do part of the walk probably April/May....a bit stiff in hips at 61....any clues from practised pilgrims? :)

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