First time anxious walker

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I'm planning to walk el camino de Santiago from Roncesvalles in late April, or start of May 2012, solo at first until Sarria, then 1-3 others may join me? This has been a dream of mine ever since I've read about it in a USAir magazine 13 years ago, but I find all kinds of excuses to not do it. Thanks to the feedback from the pilgrims on this forum, those excuses have been addressed one way or another so much so that you have inspired me to make REALLY serious plans this time. I would like to know if there is somebody who presently lives in Lynchburg VA (USA) who shares a common interest. I want to start training with somebody. Oh, by the way, do I have to make a reservation for overnight accomodation in Roncesvalles?
From Angel in his pocket (Angelo)

 

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You can make reservations at the two hotels in Roncesvalles, but not at the refuge.

Casa Sabina
La Posada

 

[JohnnieWalker]

I'm planning to walk el camino de Santiago from Roncesvalles in late April, or start of May 2012, solo at first until Sarria, then 1-3 others may join me? From Angel in his pocket (Angelo)

Hola Angelo

Welcome to the forum. There will be many other pilgrims around when you arrive in Roncesvalles but I suspect not enough for the albergue to be full. You'll be fine. And rest assured there will others walking with if you wish within minutes of leaving Roncesvalles let alone Sarria!

Buen Camino

John

 

[Arn]

Angelo...welcome to the Forum and the Class of 2012!

I live just NE of Richmond and I often travel in the NRV area and along the 81 corridor. My kids graduated from Tech.

There will be a "Gathering of Pilgrims"...past, present and future on Feb 18th in Colonial Williamsburg. Great company, food, vino and tall tales...well, mostly solid information..

Buen Camino

Arn

 

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Angelo...welcome to the Forum and the Class of 2012!

I live just NE of Richmond and I often travel in the NRV area and along the 81 corridor. My kids graduated from Tech.

There will be a "Gathering of Pilgrims"...past, present and future on Feb 18th in Colonial Williamsburg. Great company, food, vino and tall tales...well, mostly solid information..

Buen Camino

Arn

This sounds interesting. Can you give me more details (place, time, contact number) on the Gathering on the 18th. I would like to attend. It is a 4-hour drive from Lynchburg VA. Thank you very much for the info. ANGELO

 

[Arn]

Angelo,

And any other Forum members in the surrounding area:

From our organizer: Otis Haislip <otis.haislip@gmail.com>;

Feb 18, 6 pm, at the Kingswood Pool Clubhouse, Williamsburg VA.

Do not let Google Maps mislead you. Go to the intersection of VA 199 (Humelsine Parkway) and VA 31 (Jamestown Road). Turn onto VA 31 West, towards the Jamestown Ferry. Go 0.7 miles, turn right onto Spring Road, go 0.2 miles and turn right into the Kingswood pool parking lot. Look for the lights at the clubhouse and listen for the murmur of tall tales of the Camino.

And remember: Our Gathering is open to anyone with an interest in the Camino,

A special and frequent quest is George Greenia, Professor at the College of William and Mary. George was a big part of organizing for Emilio and Martin when they toured the East Coast promoting "The Way".

There's a lot of room in the club house, so if anyone needs more information or wants to attend, please let Otis know.

Arn

 

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Angelo,

And any other Forum members in the surrounding area:

From our organizer: Otis Haislip <otis.haislip@gmail.com>;

Feb 18, 6 pm, at the Kingswood Pool Clubhouse, Williamsburg VA.

Do not let Google Maps mislead you. Go to the intersection of VA 199 (Humelsine Parkway) and VA 31 (Jamestown Road). Turn onto VA 31 West, towards the Jamestown Ferry. Go 0.7 miles, turn right onto Spring Road, go 0.2 miles and turn right into the Kingswood pool parking lot. Look for the lights at the clubhouse and listen for the murmur of tall tales of the Camino.

And remember: Our Gathering is open to anyone with an interest in the Camino,

A special and frequent quest is George Greenia, Professor at the College of William and Mary. George was a big part of organizing for Emilio and Martin when they toured the East Coast promoting "The Way".

There's a lot of room in the club house, so if anyone needs more information or wants to attend, please let Otis know.

Arn

You are a great help with the info and detailed directions. I plant to attend. ANGELO

 

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Share Taxi from Paomplona to SJPP

My brother and I are taking the train from Madrid to Pamplona on May 20. (LV 7:35am, ARR 10:28 pm.). We want to arrive in SJPP as early as possible so we can get a head start and stay in Orisson for the night. One option is to share a taxi direct to SJPP. My guesss 90 euros. Anybody interested? The 2nd option is to take the bus to Roncesvalles (leaves Pamplona 2pm, 4 pm. and 6 pm), then taxi to SJPP. This will also work, it's cheaper, but in this case we will stay overnight at SJPP.

 

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After 2 months of training for my first camino, I am now ready physically (I think); however, some of you have mentioned that we do very little in preparing ourselves spiritually. I thought it would be good to learn the Lord's Prayer (Our Father) and Hail Mary in Spanish. So I memorized them during my training (a great way to kill time and stay focused). Now I can participate along with the locals during Mass, these wonderful prayers. Here they are below (copied from a pamphlet in the Dom, Koeln)

La Seňal de la Cruz (Sign of the Cross)
En nombre del Padre, y del Hijo, y del Espiritu Santo. Amén.

El Padre Nuestro (The Lord's Prayer)
Padre Nuestro, que estàs en el cielo,
santificado sea tu Nombre;
venga a nosotros tu reino;
hágase tu voluntad en la tierra como en el cielo.
Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada dia;
perdona nuestras ofensas,
como también nosotros perdonamos
a los que nos ofenden
no nos dejes caer en las tentación,
y libranos de mal.

Tuyo es el reino,
tuyo el poder y la gloria, por siempre, Seňor. Amén.

EL AVEMARIA (Hail Mary)
Dios te salve, Maria;
llena eres de gracia;
el Seňor es contigo;
bendita Tú eres entre todas las mujeres,
y bendito es el fruto de tu vientre, Jesús.
Santa Maria, Madre de Dios,
ruega pro nosotros, pecadores
hora y en la hora de nuestra muerte. Amén.

Buen camino. Angelo