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Second Camino Countdown!

Frank66

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Time of past OR future Camino
May/June 2016 Camino Frances
September (2017) First stage of Camino Portugués
I walked the Camino last May as a solo walker and found it a great experience, but had to, 'keep pushing' to make it from SJPDP to Santiago in time to meet my schedule. However this year I've persuaded my wife to come along and really looking forward to having her to share it with this time around.
We aren't doing the 'full' Camino (whatever you define that as!), but are overnighting in SJPP on the 1st September, getting transport to Roncesvalles the next day and starting our Camino from there.
We may get to Leon, we may not. We may stay one night (or three) in Pamplona, we may use baggage transfer,we may not. We just want to make 3 weeks worth of memories.
Working on the basis of, 'never make a plan, then nothing can go wrong' we should have a great time!
Hope to see some of you along The Way - we are already counting off the days:)

Buen Camino!
Frank & Jules
 
Guides that will let you complete the journey your way.
The first edition came out in 2003 and has become the go-to-guide for many pilgrims over the years. It is shipping with a Pilgrim Passport (Credential) from the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.
Frank and Jules I hope you have a wonderful time.

Safe travels and Buen Camino!
 
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Technical backpack for day trips with backpack cover and internal compartment for the hydration bladder. Ideal daypack for excursions where we need a medium capacity backpack. The back with Air Flow System creates large air channels that will keep our back as cool as possible.

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I walked the Camino last May as a solo walker and found it a great experience, but had to, 'keep pushing' to make it from SJPDP to Santiago in time to meet my schedule. However this year I've persuaded my wife to come along and really looking forward to having her to share it with this time around.
We aren't doing the 'full' Camino (whatever you define that as!), but are overnighting in SJPP on the 1st September, getting transport to Roncesvalles the next day and starting our Camino from there.
We may get to Leon, we may not. We may stay one night (or three) in Pamplona, we may use baggage transfer,we may not. We just want to make 3 weeks worth of memories.
Working on the basis of, 'never make a plan, then nothing can go wrong' we should have a great time!
Hope to see some of you along The Way - we are already counting off the days:)

Buen Camino!
Frank & Jules
Hopefully my wife and I will see you on the Camino as we will be on our second Camino also. Sounds like a well thought out "Never make a Plan" plan! Buen Camino.
 
Hi Frank and Jules ,
Love your plan having no plan .

At the end you both will have lots of memorable memories.

Wish you both a wonderful journey and a Buen Camino,Peter.
 
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I walked the Camino last May as a solo walker and found it a great experience, but had to, 'keep pushing' to make it from SJPDP to Santiago in time to meet my schedule. However this year I've persuaded my wife to come along and really looking forward to having her to share it with this time around.
We aren't doing the 'full' Camino (whatever you define that as!), but are overnighting in SJPP on the 1st September, getting transport to Roncesvalles the next day and starting our Camino from there.
We may get to Leon, we may not. We may stay one night (or three) in Pamplona, we may use baggage transfer,we may not. We just want to make 3 weeks worth of memories.
Working on the basis of, 'never make a plan, then nothing can go wrong' we should have a great time!
Hope to see some of you along The Way - we are already counting off the days:)

Buen Camino!
Frank & Jules
Hi Frank great idea not to make plans, I'll be doing my second Camino next year as well and my wife Carmel will be joining me.
We plan only for 14 days from SJPP to Burgos And hopefully return the following year to finish off to Santiago. Best wishes for your future Camino. Cheers Tony
 
The focus is on reducing the risk of failure through being well prepared. 2nd ed.
I walked the Camino last May as a solo walker and found it a great experience, but had to, 'keep pushing' to make it from SJPDP to Santiago in time to meet my schedule. However this year I've persuaded my wife to come along and really looking forward to having her to share it with this time around.
We aren't doing the 'full' Camino (whatever you define that as!), but are overnighting in SJPP on the 1st September, getting transport to Roncesvalles the next day and starting our Camino from there.
We may get to Leon, we may not. We may stay one night (or three) in Pamplona, we may use baggage transfer,we may not. We just want to make 3 weeks worth of memories.
Working on the basis of, 'never make a plan, then nothing can go wrong' we should have a great time!
Hope to see some of you along The Way - we are already counting off the days:)

Buen Camino!
Frank & Jules

Looking forward to the Camino adventure with my hubby.No plans,just to enjoy the journey and share the experience:)
Jules
 
When are you starting, Frank? I'll be walking in Sept./Oct., too.
We start walking from Roncesvalles on the 2nd Sep, but are overnighting in SJPDP on the 1st Sep.
 
I walked the Camino last May as a solo walker and found it a great experience, but had to, 'keep pushing' to make it from SJPDP to Santiago in time to meet my schedule. However this year I've persuaded my wife to come along and really looking forward to having her to share it with this time around.
We aren't doing the 'full' Camino (whatever you define that as!), but are overnighting in SJPP on the 1st September, getting transport to Roncesvalles the next day and starting our Camino from there.
We may get to Leon, we may not. We may stay one night (or three) in Pamplona, we may use baggage transfer,we may not. We just want to make 3 weeks worth of memories.
Working on the basis of, 'never make a plan, then nothing can go wrong' we should have a great time!
Hope to see some of you along The Way - we are already counting off the days:)

Buen Camino!
Frank & Jules
 
Guides that will let you complete the journey your way.
I walked the Camino last May as a solo walker and found it a great experience, but had to, 'keep pushing' to make it from SJPDP to Santiago in time to meet my schedule. However this year I've persuaded my wife to come along and really looking forward to having her to share it with this time around.
We aren't doing the 'full' Camino (whatever you define that as!), but are overnighting in SJPP on the 1st September, getting transport to Roncesvalles the next day and starting our Camino from there.
We may get to Leon, we may not. We may stay one night (or three) in Pamplona, we may use baggage transfer,we may not. We just want to make 3 weeks worth of memories.
Working on the basis of, 'never make a plan, then nothing can go wrong' we should have a great time!
Hope to see some of you along The Way - we are already counting off the days:)

Buen Camino!
Frank & Jules
Great. My wife Gladys, son John and I will be starting our Camino on or about 3rd Sept. No hard and fixed plans; will take it one day at a time. No plans, no disappointments is indeed the way to go. All is in place, except a little difficulty nailing our Madrid/Pamplona/St Jean leg for our start. But looking forward to it. Been in the making for at least 5 years. Oh, and yes, BUEN CAMINO!
 
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€46,-

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