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7.6, but who's counting?Why stop after 6/7 km
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There are many reasons to stop at Orisson. As to why stop...because I can. I don't mean to be flip, but consider the personal situations of other pilgrims and then try walking the 790 km to Santiago...in their boots, or sandals. I personally am stopping at Orisson because I'm trying to recreate, as close as possible, the last time I walked from SJPDP in 2008. Without the serious injury off the Alto del Perdon!Why stop after 6/7 km
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Same reason why some people need a bottom bed, or need more rest days, or have a variety of other reasons that none of us knows, or people who have plenty of time, or people because of other circumstances have to walk themselves into shape, or people who have realized what they can do at 30 they may not be able to do at 60 or even someone like myself who walked it at 58 and could do 30K days and two years later walked from Le Puy and that hill up to Orison was a piece of cake, but now at 67 wouldn't do it and now tries to do under 25K days. Or people who have learned to listen to their bodies and that is what their bodies scream at them to do. Not a criticism at all just a little awareness of others and their own needs and choices.Why stop after 6/7 km
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To spend more time in the beautiful Pyrenees!Why stop after 6/7 km
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This is exactly what my uncle said. “It’s so incredibly beautiful, why rush through.”To spend more time in the beautiful Pyrenees!
Why not stop there.?Why stop after 6/7 km
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7.6, but who's counting?
Don't concern yourself. If you want to keep walking, nobody is stopping you.
When you get to Roscenvalles you will wish you stopped at Orisson!Why stop after 6/7 km
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Because stopping there if you can provided an incredible experience to start your journey. At least it did for me. People I met there I met again in Santiago, even though our journeys were not synchronizedWhy stop after 6/7 km
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Because it’s not a raceWhy stop after 6/7 km
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If my flight to Biarritz arrives late afternoon, I spend the first night in Bayonne. Following day, I make my way to Saint Jean and leisurely walk to Orisson.Why stop after 6/7 km
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The highlighted text is of my doing.This may sound like a “rough” way for some of you but we can no longer spend time processing bookings and payments and then processing cancellations and refunds.
Just a thought: what if there is no staff left, what if they’re all doing something else whilst the albergue is closed?The highlighted text is of my doing.
I'm sorry... but isn't THAT 'part of your business'? Can any other hospitality place state the same?
Imagine if any one of us says "I can no longer spend time ... doing my job"
Oh I see, I understand... They speak Basque and French, someone may have written it for them... (Pure supposition!
Yes, if the reservation is only for one person.Errrrr , is the deposit the full amount including dinner and breakfast?
Excuse my ignorance?
I think the deposit was half of what was due, I paid the rest on the day. From memory, it was 30 euros altogether including evening meal and breakfast.Errrrr , is the deposit the full amount including dinner and breakfast?
Excuse my ignorance?
And because there’s a great camaraderie with the folks you meet in Orisson. it is almost like you are the ‘Class of September 15, 2015‘ (which we were) and we all graduated together in Orisson.There are many reasons to stop at Orisson. As to why stop...because I can. I don't mean to be flip, but consider the personal situations of other pilgrims and then try walking the 790 km to Santiago...in their boots, or sandals. I personally am stopping at Orisson because I'm trying to recreate, as close as possible, the last time I walked from SJPDP in 2008. Without the serious injury off the Alto del Perdon!
Buen "I did it my Way!" Apologies to Frank Sinatra. Camino
Arn
If I had paid a deposit I wouldn't complain. Orisson was my favorite place to stay! After my first day of walking I was so close to quitting as I had made a few preparation and planning mistakes. Orisson saved my pilgrimage by being such an awesome place. The people and food were wonderful. I'd happily stay there again on my next one!Just seen this on their website and thought it might be of help:
We hope to open the Refuge the 19th of may, see you soon !!
Attention, the future being uncertain we warn our customers that the deposit paid will not be refundable this even in case of pandemic, closure, impossibility to travel etc…
This may sound like a “rough” way for some of you but we can no longer spend time processing bookings and payments and then processing cancellations and refunds.
Adventurers who still decide to make the deposit but will not eventually be able to come or benefit from the benefit, for whatever reason, will lose their deposit which will be considered a donation to allow the Refuge Orisson and Kayola to pass the Covid. as was already done spontaneously in 2020 by some of you and we thank them again !!
See you soon, believe it
I would not stop there for that reason alone. You have opportunities to meet and bond with others in SJPP, on the path, in Rpncesvalles, etc. Just take the initiative.The only reason to stop there was the camaraderie that it appears to engender.
I certainly understand their situation! Much of this is a gamble and we want to see our precious places survive!!!!!Just seen this on their website and thought it might be of help:
We hope to open the Refuge the 19th of may, see you soon !!
Attention, the future being uncertain we warn our customers that the deposit paid will not be refundable this even in case of pandemic, closure, impossibility to travel etc…
This may sound like a “rough” way for some of you but we can no longer spend time processing bookings and payments and then processing cancellations and refunds.
Adventurers who still decide to make the deposit but will not eventually be able to come or benefit from the benefit, for whatever reason, will lose their deposit which will be considered a donation to allow the Refuge Orisson and Kayola to pass the Covid. as was already done spontaneously in 2020 by some of you and we thank them again !!
See you soon, believe it
Off topic, but lose the tent (and borrow a lighter pack!!!!) Every pound over your limit is going to really make things difficult for you. Buen CaminoAs i will be there sept. 9 this thread (with embedded emotion & opinion) has been helpful. Due to capacity (restrictions), covid variants (me vaxed & vexed), and snoring... i will likely bring (possibly regret the weight overage) a 2.5 kg tent for last minute flexibility.....currently on order....my back/ hips, knees can't take more than 18 pounds (2.1 pounds is my 1 L of daily carried aqua). It'll be interesting to get to final target weight since my pack weighs 4 lbs. !!!!
I’d repost your question under a new post as it’s apt to get lost here. Use a very specific heading such as: “How do I pay for my Orrisson reservation?” or similarOrrisson has accepted my booking and sent an email with a link to click for payment but the link doesn't work, it simply says on the next page there is no method of payment. I've emailed them pointing out this fact but had no reply.
Anyone else having the same problems?
Ah, @wabana if only there were one of those true answers.yes.... i am realllly wrestling with the tent - fo sho..... and i KNOW i'd not use it more than 4-6 times... its just that i know i'd be thankful for what ever the unforeseen events where i'd be really glad i had it with me.....yup, i know i'm sounding conflicted.... any and more feedback (from camper types - as it is the 'Eagle Scout' in me). main 'worry' is hearing 'no rooms' and not willing/ able to walk another 3-5 miles
well, i appear to have been scammed on my ebay tent purchase - i've filed a claim..maybe a sign ! ? .... I did however buy a 1.4 lb yup 0.7kg tent at REI today... I'll let you know the results of a) good idea b) waste of effort end of camino. What pushed me over the edge is a) larger capacity alburgues... b) if completa, me no walk another 4 miles for lodging. IF the allow a tent on premise (yard vs. tarmac) I'll use it... yes, I'm vaxxed ..... and a microbiologist by training. I like the flexibility....I'll file a report for all end of october.... adios, and 'just sayin'Ah, @wabana if only there were one of those true answers.
I’ve never taken a tent on more than 10 Camino. I didn’t take a tent on my first ever, teenage, blunder around Iberia and I’ve never taken one since. Even in 1969 I found "¿Dónde puedo encontrar una cama para pasar la noche?" a useful phrase in any bar, Fonda or village square. I've also always carried a sleeping bag or a blanket and a Tarp. Church porches, Bank porches (if you've got one of those bank cards you can get into those "telephone box" enclaves they build - a dry night), the leeward side of a haystack or a barn. I've never, ever, slept "under the stars" in 50 years of wandering, except by choice.
Some people like Camping: I like camping but I'm not going to carry 60K of "Bender", or my 30K Bell Tent on a Camino or any other peregrination. Even in my Mountain bothering days I used to resent carrying 3K of tent that offered about as much protection as an indifferent cat on a cold wet Wednesday.
Have you walked that particular 8 k?Why stop after 6/7 km
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