Coleen Clark
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- Walked August 2015, planning on walking August 2017
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So how did you do that? I do not see a Paypal button on their website. I have Paypal and could pay if I knew how. Oh this is so frustrating. I may wind up walking it, taxiing back to SJPP and back up again the next morning like fiona99 says, but that's a last resort. Oh my.The only way I finally got a response was after booking thru PayPal, even though I never did stay there. Just walked on to Roncevalles.
That walk to Roncesvalles the first day tends to be a bit exaggerated on here at times (like a fish story). Everyday people of all ages, sizes, etc walk all the way to Roncesvalles with no problem (especially during the summer). A lot did it today I am sure. Don't let the prospect of not staying at Orisson worry you. Like I've said on here before, I think some members on this forum have a profit-sharing agreement with albergue Orisson, ha ha.So how did you do that? I do not see a Paypal button on their website. I have Paypal and could pay if I knew how. Oh this is so frustrating. I may wind up walking it, taxiing back to SJPP and back up again the next morning like fiona99 says, but that's a last resort. Oh my.
Ok. Just figured it out myself. I went on Paypal, put in their email address and the amount in euros, then in the note section put in my name, date, and thank you. If I am supposed to stay at Orrison, they will contact me now that they have my money. If I am not supposed to stay there because they are all booked up, I will deal with it. Sometimes ya gotta let go. I have spent too much time and energy worrying about this.The only way I finally got a response was after booking thru PayPal, even though I never did stay there. Just walked on to Roncevalles.
Yes they simply have the mountain no competitionOk. Just figured it out myself. I went on Paypal, put in their email address and the amount in euros, then in the note section put in my name, date, and thank you. If I am supposed to stay at Orrison, they will contact me now that they have my money. If I am not supposed to stay there because they are all booked up, I will deal with it. Sometimes ya gotta let go. I have spent too much time and energy worrying about this.
Adelante!
Print out the receipt and stick in your pack to show upon your arrival.Ok. Just figured it out myself. I went on Paypal, put in their email address and the amount in euros, then in the note section put in my name, date, and thank you. If I am supposed to stay at Orrison, they will contact me now that they have my money. If I am not supposed to stay there because they are all booked up, I will deal with it. Sometimes ya gotta let go. I have spent too much time and energy worrying about this.
Adelante!
Hi Coleen, I made my reservation at the website and after 3 day's I got a mail back, had to pay with PayPal after that my payment was my reservation. Wish you well, Peter.So how did you do that? I do not see a Paypal button on their website. I have Paypal and could pay if I knew how. Oh this is so frustrating. I may wind up walking it, taxiing back to SJPP and back up again the next morning like fiona99 says, but that's a last resort. Oh my.
It has been three weeks, and I only have a few weeks before I will need them, so I rolled the dice and sent them 35euro thru paypal. I either have a reservation or a thank you for your donation. Either way I am letting go and letting God.Hi Coleen, I made my reservation at the website and after 3 day's I got a mail back, had to pay with PayPal after that my payment was my reservation. Wish you well, Peter.
Hounto is also along the way. Kayola is just down the hill from Orisson (it is owned by Orisson).Yes they simply have the mountain no competition
Wish you good luck, Peter.It has been three weeks, and I only have a few weeks before I will need them, so I rolled the dice and sent them 35euro thru paypal. I either have a reservation or a thank you for your donation. Either way I am letting go and letting God.
I don't know dude, I'm from flat (so flat it's below sea level) south Louisiana. Don't mountaineer. Did no prior training. Was in my 50's, and walked all the way to Roncesvalles the first day on both my Caminos with no problem. My second one I continued on to Burguete.↑
That walk to Roncesvalles the first day tends to be a bit exaggerated on here at times (like a fish story). Everyday people of all ages, sizes, etc walk all the Roncesvalles with no problem (especially during the summer). A lot did it today I am sure. Don't let the prospect of not staying at Orisson worry you. Like I've said on here before, I think some members on this forum have a profit-sharing agreement with albergue Orisson, ha ha.
There's a time lapse video someone posted on this forum once showing the walk from SJPdP all the way to Roncesvalles. It kind of dispels the myths some have of it being like a trek up the Himalayas.
Let´s get thing straight .
Donibane Garazi/SJPdP stands at 165mtrs. the heights point of this hike is Col Lepeoder at 1430 mrs. the you defend to Oreaga/Roncesvalle at 950 mrs. The hike from Donibane Garazi/SJPdP to Col Lepeoder is 20.5 kms. The total walk is 25.7 kms. That´s a climb of 1,265 in 20.5 kms. That´s a steep climb. Now I am a regular hiker, I hike every weekend both days Sat & Sun these are my mountains I know them very well. I understand that if you are a hiker this is just a beautiful and tough day but for someone who has come from the other side of the world and has not rested to this hike is tough and if you add to that that this person is middle aged over weight and dos no exercise what so ever to walk this in one go to say the least is a very very hard day and can ruin their plan to get to Santiago.
In Spanish there is an old saying " Mistime despacio que tengo prisa. " " dress me slowly I´m in a hurry." Let´ s not confuse people and ruin their Camino please. The Camino is hard enough without making it even harder.
Btw I have no commission from Refuge Orisson can you say the same from the helicopter rescue squad?
Ondo Ibili !
Oh a helicopter ride would be so nice......although when I flew into Biarritz the French man in seat next to me was rather concerned that we were approaching runway from the wrong end.......not once but twice we flew out to sea and did a huge circle over the mountains .....before approaching the runway and landing....the French man was still insistent that we landed at the wrong end......I was too busy enjoying the view to care.Do you have a helicopter? If so you got yourself a partner.
Ondo Ibili !
I personally don't think the pyrenees section is difficult and is blown out of proportion too......obviously any mountain presents some challenges ....such as unpredictable weather......but I do think it is important to go slowly in the first week ie not too many km per day.....to give your body time to adjust to what you are asking of it.....I went s lowly ....no problems.....some of my group went racing ahead and ended up with tendonitis ....some who were less fit had problems with tendonitis by day three......that's why I think it's important to break up the first stage into two shorter sections.I don't know dude, I'm from flat (so flat it's below sea level) south Louisiana. Don't mountaineer. Did no prior training. Was in my 50's, and walked all the way to Roncesvalles the first day on both my Caminos with no problem. My second one I continued on to Burguete.
Yeah, I agree with you on the point that there are bound to be pilgrims that can't walk all the way that first day and have no business trying to. Sure. Agreed. And from time to time one will have bitten off more than they can chew and succumb to a prior medical condition. It happens. But I've seen so many posts on here that do over inflate the difficulty.
I definitely don't get any commissions from the Spanish search and rescue. Is it a lucrative investment if I do? If so, I'm interested.
... Sometimes ya gotta let go. I have spent too much time and energy worrying about this.
Adelante!
I'm happy to read about your success. I agree that now you should relax and let things unfold.Ok. Just figured it out myself. I went on Paypal, put in their email address and the amount in euros, then in the note section put in my name, date, and thank you.
C clearly:I'm happy to read about your success. I agree that now you should relax and let things unfold.
I tried entering the email address at the Paypal site, but Paypal said that payment must be done from the merchant's website. By coincidence (?) after 2 weeks, today I received an email from Orisson confirming the night of Oct 14. Jean-Jacques wrote that "To confirm i send you one demand of payment by paypal system" so I assume that will come later by email. Can anyone confirm this?
Yes Clare this is how it's normally done, once you pay through his instructions you have your bed.I'm happy to read about your success. I agree that now you should relax and let things unfold.
I tried entering the email address at the Paypal site, but Paypal said that payment must be done from the merchant's website. By coincidence (?) after 2 weeks, today I received an email from Orisson confirming the night of Oct 14. Jean-Jacques wrote that "To confirm i send you one demand of payment by paypal system" so I assume that will come later by email. Can anyone confirm this?
Thanks @Albertagirl , @ShellsG and @Griffin57 . This is exactly what happened - today I got the email from Sarl Apathia.My demand for payment came a day later from a quite different name (Sarl Apathia), but clearly a payment for Orisson, which I paid to confirm my booking.
A traveler came upon an old farmer hoeing in his field beside the road. Eager to rest his feet, the wanderer hailed the countryman, who seemed happy enough to straighten his back and talk for a moment.I´m sorry but I must disagree with you on this. I cannot use the word I would as I would be risking a warning but this statement of yours is absolutely B....... . Pardon my French.
Ondo Ibili !
Hi Coleen, as Mark Lee said, do make a copy and present it. It took me several tries but I finally got a response. I too reserved with PayPal. I totally understand that with so little time left, you would be frustrated. Speaking of documents (couldn't find a thread this), I find that many people neglect to pencil in their emergency contact info in their passport. (not sure how different each passport is). Also good idea to make a couple of copies of all docs and keep one at home and two in separate places in your equipment, i.e. passport, travel tickets, medical insurance policy, etc.It has been three weeks, and I only have a few weeks before I will need them, so I rolled the dice and sent them 35euro thru paypal. I either have a reservation or a thank you for your donation. Either way I am letting go and letting God.
Coleen, you sound like a "friend of Bill".It has been three weeks, and I only have a few weeks before I will need them, so I rolled the dice and sent them 35euro thru paypal. I either have a reservation or a thank you for your donation. Either way I am letting go and letting God.
Hmmm. Quite a few of us match that description! Glad to learn that your reservation has been confirmed.I'll be the happy tired old lady sipping red wine
Update! Got my e-mail! Got my reservation. I worry about things so much! I know, right? Let go and let God. If anyone else is going to be in Orrison on Aug 4th I'll be the happy tired old lady sipping red wine and wondering why the heck I started on this adventure. Buen Camino my friends!
I don't know your entire itinerary as how far are you traveling from, coming from the states it was a brutal trip, I think you might be pushing it to close. Stay the day in SJPDP & walk up in the morning. No need to rush the early days as if you do you will regret it. As you have many days to build your body for the walk. Lovely part of France to charge out of.Similar problem with Orisson took ages to respond to my e mail but send me a Pay Pal invoice finally. Paid that waiting for the the mail confirmation now.
Couple of ? on those lines.
Arriving SJPP around 2pm need to get a Compostella and buy some poles and then head out for Orisson and looking to get there before 6:30pm. Will pre order the poles.
Looks doable allowing 1 hour in SJPP, 2.5 hours for the 7k arrive by 5:30. Anyone with any advice as to whether that sound about right. Am I allowing enough time for getting the Compostella and poles. Am I allowing enough time for the walk up to Orisson.
Why the rush , take a day in SJPdP and rust a bit . You will nead the energy for your walk over the mountains .Similar problem with Orisson took ages to respond to my e mail but send me a Pay Pal invoice finally. Paid that waiting for the the mail confirmation now.
Couple of ? on those lines.
Arriving SJPP around 2pm need to get a Compostella and buy some poles and then head out for Orisson and looking to get there before 6:30pm. Will pre order the poles.
Looks doable allowing 1 hour in SJPP, 2.5 hours for the 7k arrive by 5:30. Anyone with any advice as to whether that sound about right. Am I allowing enough time for getting the Compostella and poles. Am I allowing enough time for the walk up to Orisson.
I think he's trying to say "Oil Can", Toto!What an apt typo, Peter! I know that if I had to do a trans Atlantic flight, all my joints would have been rusted up by the time I got to SJPP!
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