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Me too
Walked the Camino April-May 2005. Leaving again for SJJP on Auigust 29. This time wife will meet me for the last 100 clicks. she wants a Compestella too.
Lent
Lent begins February 21, 2007? It is not spring yet. Dress warm,with layers. I would only be concerned with the weather going over the Pyreenes, on the French route. The Albergue in St John Pied de Port will advise you if it is a good day to go over. It only takes 1 day. Your sleeping bag...
Commercial
I think that your Holiday Tours are not like a Pilgrimage. However to each his own. I hope that you have contacted Ivar as an advertiser, he really does a good job and would be helpful to your enterprise.
RSVP
Where on the Camino?
Since you already are in Europe and you want to experience the Camino I suggest that you start at the nearest point to where you already are. If you are in France go to St. Jean Pied de Port. If you are in England fly to Santiago and walk to Finestere. If you are in...
8 days
It sounds like you will be in Europe more than 8 days, that the Camino is part of something longer. If this is true then where will you be and what is your interest in the Camino? Then I can be more specific in my recommendations.
sejeleme from philly.
Hello Again:
I am starting my second Camino August 28 from Philadelphia. I will be landing in Biarritz, August 29. Last year I did the Camino Frances. I probably will be doing the same Camino, however I see Camino Norte starts @ Irun. How would I get to Irun? Walking is ok.
If anyone else...
I did the Camino last year. John Brierly is the best for Americans, is my vote. Walking on a treadmill is ok but walking outside is better, much better. After you can walk for 3 hours, then carry a back pack, when you walk. Try eating different foods while walking more tthan 3 hours. You need...
I did the Camino last year. I am 60 and from USA. The Camino is mostly walked alone, more women than men. Ages are from 6 to 76. It is safe for everyone.
I enjoyed it so much I am going again at the end of August.
walking sticks
I'm 60, did the camino last year. I had walking sticks. Trek poles, really. Practice with them as I got blister on one hand from poles. Start in O'cebierro and you should be fine. I started in France.
There is a refugio @ the old convent near the town square. Wonderful people, great accomodations for pilgrims. The camino goes right in front of the convent. There also is spring water in front of the building. fill up and follow the arrows. buen camino.
Q & A
I am 60 years old and did the Camino last year. The first question you need to ask yourself is why are you doing this. Once this is clear to you you must travel light and free. The camino is the destination, it will be a metaphor of your life. Don't travel with anything you don't need...
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