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  1. J

    Starting the end of April

    sorry Arn " To live for", i agree it was a great decision to stop there, to catch up with myself, to enjoy not hurrying and to start to adjust to a new way of life and so much more. for me the walk over the Pyrenees was one of the highlights and so it was good to take my time a savour the...
  2. J

    Hello from a new Pilgrim

    hi there jennifer, took off this year on sept 6th, brilliant whether the whole walk, 32 days of, at times heat wave conditions,not one drop of rain!! carried my gortex jacket for nothing, but did use it as a wind break twice. for me the first 2 days, up and over the Pyrenees were the best two...
  3. J

    ~ Greetings Pilgrims!

    Thank you for your kind words Veronica, I appreciate your advice and no, i just can't let go of anything at this stage.... but am open to sending things back by post or passing them on. Despite taking a chux, instead of a travel towel and using one small bar of shampoo for hair, body and...
  4. J

    ~ Greetings Pilgrims!

    hi there Veronica, i will be walking a little behind you. i leave st jean on 6th september. just wondered how u got your pack light? i can't get mine below 10 1/2 kilos (without water) any suggestions? regards juju
  5. J

    Class of 2011

    That sounds pretty good to me Shawn, i'm still coming in at 11 + 1/2 kg with water + bum bag stuff...... my luxury item is a very small pillow, essential for me for sleep.I guess u are right, we will find out along the way. I haven't included thermals but i do have a fleece (220 grams), a...
  6. J

    Class of 2011

    hi there guys, i'm leaving on the from st jpp on the 6th and over-nighting @orrisson as well. just wondered if you have weighed your pack. Mine is coming in at around 10kgs - 10 1/2kgs (not including water). For the life of me i can't see a way to get it any lighter due to the possibility of...
  7. J

    New walker planning on heading off in September

    i'm thinking of you Drew. i'm leaving st j on 6th September and have been following your posts and i had hoped we might pass each other along the way. I'm 54 years old and have a 17 year old son. what ever happens it will be perfect. years ago (30 years to be exact )i was headed for world...
  8. J

    Where are all the forum members?

    hi all and hi tamtamplin, love your maths!! Completely agree about the miracle of actually knowing, let alone recognising anyone on the way from the forum. Maybe the forum is the "way" precursor and another community in it's own right. I know i have enjoyed the support, information and...
  9. J

    Class of 2011

    Fantastic Cadbury... well done!! i just wondered if you gained any tips about blisters.... i'm following your path in September so am interested for obvious reasons. regards juju
  10. J

    Introducing michael SJPP 8 September (hopefully!)

    hi there michael and sarah, yes, i am heading off from sjpdp 6th September!!! it's getting close now. We are starting slow, have booked our first night in orisson. Can't quite say i'm packed but i'm pretty clear about what i am taking. Currently walking at every opportunity with 8kgs in pack...
  11. J

    Class of 2011

    Thanks 4 the tips Anne, yes i will look out for you on the trail, i am very slow too so it is quite a possibility. regards julie
  12. J

    Class of 2011

    Hi all, just had a planning meeting with my Buddy Nick, that i will be walking with. We are two Aussie's that will be leaving SJPdP on Tuesday 6th September. we have set aside 40 days for the walk... yahoo!!! I tried to figure out the calendar below, with no luck.. i'm not very computer...
  13. J

    Starting Sept. 2011, from Texas

    hi there heather, coincidentally i am leaving from australia for my Camino on 1st september as well. i probably won't be hitting the trail until a few days after you and being in my fifties may be a bit slower and therefore quite behind you. but i just wanted to say hi. i was so excited when i...

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