Urgent Question - Need computer near SJPP

[Aloha From Kauai]

I transfer tomorrow from Montserrat to SJPDP. I was notified by Hawaii Congressman's office yesterday that there is funding available for our 15-million resilience hub project, but the deadline is/was today. I need computer access for a day to pound out an application for this funding (I just knew this was going to happen).

Does anyone have an answer or suggestion to either question below?

1. recommendations for a hotel, pension, albergue, or goat hut that has a computer (and hopefully an English keyboard) that I would be allowed to use, or rent? Or make a donation...

2. Someplace in SJPDP that sells computers that I might be able to pick up a small tablet? (English)

Hoping for Camino Angel knowledge/miracles here

 

[Former member 92300]

I suggest asking at the Pilgrims Office or Tourist Office when you get there. They may know someone willing to help! Or ask your albergue host.

Good luck! The downside for attempting to leave technology behind! Hope it works out for you.

Edited to add - Bayonne has some bigger hotels that might have computers - maybe call one of them and stay in Bayonne for the day?

 

[henrythedog]

Well here’s an option for your second question.

st jean pied de port computer cafe - Google Search

 

[TMcA]

French keyboards are not easy to figure out. At least not for me.

My experience is that computers are available for use, though perhaps limited use, in French tourist offices.

 

[Tincatinker]

Hmm, I'd be inclined to high-tail back to Barcelona where all your needs might be met. The days of Public Access Computers in libraries & town-halls are just about done.

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[mspath]

As for a computer store Google the terms "Saint Jean Pied de Port" and "computer shop" ; you will see some possibilities.

 

[Aloha From Kauai]

Well here’s an option for your second question.

st jean pied de port computer cafe - Google Search

You rock! I'll check out what they might havr.

 

[Aloha From Kauai]

French keyboards are not easy to figure out. At least not for me.

My experience is that computers are available for use, though perhaps limited use, in French tourist offices.

Do you think I would have better luck in Pamplona? I also could order something from Amazon and get ot sent perhaps to an albergue there. I'll just randomly be picking one though, which is a little worrisome.

 

[henrythedog]

Pamplona - on size alone - is bound to have more choice. A simple google search comes up with st least four tech-shops.

If you manage to get your hands on suitable technology you could try somewhere like this to work from. Their basic offer is a monthly fee; but there’s no harm asking.

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[Walkerooni]

I transfer tomorrow from Montserrat to SJPDP. I was notified by Hawaii Congressman's office yesterday that there is funding available for our 15-million resilience hub project, but the deadline is/was today. I need computer access for a day to pound out an application for this funding (I just knew this was going to happen).

Does anyone have an answer or suggestion to either question below?

1. recommendations for a hotel, pension, albergue, or goat hut that has a computer (and hopefully an English keyboard) that I would be allowed to use, or rent? Or make a donation...

2. Someplace in SJPDP that sells computers that I might be able to pick up a small tablet? (English)

Hoping for Camino Angel knowledge/miracles here

The tourist information centre had computers. Not sure if they will meet your needs but even if not,, they can likely steer you in right direction.

 

[Aloha From Kauai]

Pamplona - on size alone - is bound to have more choice. A simple google search comes up with st least four tech-shops.

If you manage to get your hands on suitable technology you could try somewhere like this to work from. Their basic offer is a monthly fee; but there’s no harm asking.

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Excellent!

 

[Former member 49149]

A bit late. El Corte Ingles in Pamplona has a technology department. They might have wisdom to share...
I think the co-working space signalled by the trusty black labrador is the way to go.

 

[EricBerg]

Use your smartphone or whatever device you used to make this post

 

[DyanTX]

Check with the Pilgrim Office in SJPdP. They had two computers in a back area that pilgrims could use when I was there in 2016. I used one myself for a few minutes Could be different now but they should be able to help.

 

[Aloha From Kauai]

I transfer tomorrow from Montserrat to SJPDP. I was notified by Hawaii Congressman's office yesterday that there is funding available for our 15-million resilience hub project, but the deadline is/was today. I need computer access for a day to pound out an application for this funding (I just knew this was going to happen).

Does anyone have an answer or suggestion to either question below?

1. recommendations for a hotel, pension, albergue, or goat hut that has a computer (and hopefully an English keyboard) that I would be allowed to use, or rent? Or make a donation...

2. Someplace in SJPDP that sells computers that I might be able to pick up a small tablet? (English)

Hoping for Camino Angel knowledge/miracles here

Update & Closure!

I found two delightful Frenchmen at the local phone/computer store who through some friendly competition vying for my solution, more or less gave me the bridge that enables me to stay, for now (does not address the ongoing mental health Mashup going on, but I'm smart enough to take a win where I can get it)!

I went with the young man's option of a Bluetooth keyboard and stronger reading glasses .
Michelle looked heartbroken when I denied him the win.
They were so delightful, after a half block and went back and asked if I could take their picture!


Mahalo to all for your suggestions!