Greetings from Oregon

[Maggie97520]

Hi everyone! I am happy to say that I will be starting my Camino on September 20th from St. Jean. I've been dreaming if this for nearly 20 years, but it is only been now (after raising children, finishing a 10 year project and completing graduate school) that the door opened for me to go. I am giving myself 2 months and will be traveling solo, taking my time to reach Santiago and then on to Finisterra and Muxia. Looking forward to meeting other forum pilgrims long the way. Cheers, Maggie

 

[newfydog]

Where in Oregon are you? Quite a few Peregrinos here.

 

[AML]

Hi Maggie,

Congratulations on bringing your dream into reality....Arriving in St Jean myself on 18sept and begin Camino on 19. Maybe I will meet you along the Way.
Welcome to the forum and Buen Camino
Aidan

 

[natefaith]

Maggie,
Welcome to the forum and congrats on seeing your dream through so far! Buen Camino!

 

[natefaith]

Maggie,
Welcome to the forum and congrats on seeing your dream through so far! Buen Camino!

 

[Maggie97520]

Hi Newfiedog - I'm from Ashland and will be joining the Portland Camino group (sorry, forgot their name) sometime this summer for a walk and Q and A. Should be lots of fun. (ps. Do you have a Newfoundland or two?)

Aiden, hope to see you on the trail. Will you be staying at Orrison?

And thank you everyone for the welcome - what a wonderful community.

 

[AML]

Aiden, hope to see you on the trail. Will you be staying at Orrison?

And thank you everyone for the welcome - what a wonderful community.

Hey Maggie, I don't have plans to stay in Orrison! I am staying at L Esprit de Chemin in St. Jean on 18th. Really looking forward to the experience and to meeting fellow pilgrims along the way.
Orrison looks a lovely place though!

 

[Maggie97520]

Hi Aiden, I'm wanting to stay in Orrison too, but I think I will be there a day or two after you. Do you know if I should book a spot ahead of time? And if so, how late should I book? I'm a little worried about finding a spot that night, even though I'm fairly confident I could make it to Roncesvalles, I'd rather take it easy on the first few days, especially with jet lag.

 

[Maggie97520]

Oops, sorry Aiden - I reread your post and now see that you are not staying at Orrison ... my bad.

 

[gerardcarey]

Do you know if I should book a spot ahead of time?

You should definitely prebook Orisson. It is very popular especially with firsttimers.
http://www.refuge-orisson.com/en/
Buen Camino
Gerard

 

[AML]

Do you know if I should book a spot ahead of time?

You should definitely prebook Orisson. It is very popular especially with firsttimers.
http://www.refuge-orisson.com/en/
Buen Camino
Gerard

Yeah good advice I would think....book as soon as possible!

 

[Maggie97520]

Thank you Gerard, I appreciate the link and have initiated contact - with a little bit of luck, I might find a bed. Cheers, Maggie

 

[Sallycinnamon]

Hi everyone
I'll be starting my camino on 20th July in sjpdp...hoping to do it all to sdc!
Anyone else walking around that time?
Jim from manchester

 

[Maggie97520]

Buen Camino, Jim. Hope to hear about your pilgrimage when you have time. Cheers.

 

[Sallycinnamon]

Thanks Maggie
I'm setting off on the 20th July. I have 4 weeks ish so hopefully I'll be able to walk all the way.
How about you? Are you walking this summer?

 

[Maggie97520]

I take off on the 20th if September ... Got a few extra days to play with, so my exact departure from SJDPD isn't locked in yet, but my tickets are purchased, backpack is packed and boots are succumbing to their role as carriers ... Can't wait. Wishing you a Buen Camino.