Geneva to Le Puy (GR 65) Late Aug 2017

[pilgr]

Any insights, suggestions on walking late August Geneva to Le Puy? Anyone planning to do the same?

 

[SYates]

Make sure to brush up your French ;-) And get this guide http://www.guides-cheminsdecompostelle.com/guide-chemin-compostelle_suisse.htm (top of page) And beware of French limited opening hours for shops in that area, the guide will warn you of this. Other than that - Enjoy every step and Bon Chemin, SY

 

[Kitsambler]

Any insights, suggestions on walking late August Geneva to Le Puy? Anyone planning to do the same?

I leave from Geneva on 14 July and will be blogging it. This year, the plan is for the first half, ending at Le Grand Lemps.

 

[pilgr]

I look forward to your blog! Will you be "Live from the Camino"?

Do you know who the moderator responsible for the Geneva Le Puy routes?

I am looking to get a French Orange sim card when I get to Geneva. Do you think the easiest way to do this is to take public transit to the outskirts of Geneva located in France to find an Orange tienda there?

By the way, I am in Bellingham WA...close to Seattle WA

 

[KinkyOne]

Any insights, suggestions on walking late August Geneva to Le Puy? Anyone planning to do the same?

Hi, Matt,

You're like a werewolf this year, just can't stop it
Nice to hear that and looking forward to your insights!

K1

 

[Kitsambler]

Will you be "Live from the Camino"?

Yes, live but on Wordpress rather than the "Live" part of this forum.

Do you know who the moderator responsible for the Geneva Le Puy routes?

I don't think the moderators are assigned specific areas-of-responsibility, but I'll let them answer for themselves.

I am looking to get a French Orange sim card when I get to Geneva. Do you think the easiest way to do this is to take public transit to the outskirts of Geneva located in France to find an Orange tienda there?

Most likely, since Orange=French Telecom. You'll be taking transit through the Geneva suburbs anyhow (Tram 18).

I am in Bellingham WA...

Sweet! Lots of Washingtonians on the forum. I'm actually on Bainbridge.

 

[pilgr]

Hi, Matt,

You're like a werewolf this year, just can't stop it
Nice to hear that and looking forward to your insights!

K1

Thanks K1! You have been my trusted co-pilot this year all along the Levante/Invierno. I am gratefully indebted to you my friend.

 

[pilgr]

Yes, live but on Wordpress rather than the "Live" part of this forum.

please let us know your url for the trip!

As to France Telecon or Tram 18 reference, does that mean it should not be too hard to scoop up a sim card at an Orange store outside Geneva?

Will the French be merciful of an English speaker on this trek? I need the sim card to show the French pictures of what I am asking of them.

 

[KinkyOne]

Thanks K1! You have been my trusted co-pilot this year all along the Levante/Invierno. I am gratefully indebted to you my friend.

Sorry I can't help you with Le Puy route but I have no doubts there are others to assist on this forum

 

[Kitsambler]

please let us know your url for the trip!

The blog link is in my signature block, below. I haven't been to the French suburbs of Geneva, but I would think it a reasonable assumption. Those phone stores are everywhere. The French can be merciful, if you show humility and respect by trying French first.

 

[pilgr]

The French can be merciful, if you show humility and respect by trying French first.

Wow! I could be in for a LONG trip if I don't speak a lick of French, hey? If my intention is to simply say "toilet" for toilet, or show them a picture of a beer stein on my phone if I want a beer...are you saying that won't cut it?

 

[Kitsambler]

If my intention is to simply say "toilet" for toilet, or show them a picture of a beer stein on my phone if I want a beer...are you saying that won't cut it?

That's what I'm saying. Take a Rick Steves phrasebook, work with the Duolingo app to get the basics of pronunciation, learn the basic courtesy phrases:
Bonjour Madame/Monsieur, Au Revoir - use these upon entering/leaving every shop
Je (zhuh) voudrais (voo-dray) un ________. I would like a ______.
Bier (beer)
L'addition (lah-dee-see-ohn) the bill

It's not that hard - don't you expect visitors to the US to learn some English?

 

[pilgr]

That's what I'm saying. Take a Rick Steves phrasebook, work with the Duolingo app to get the basics of pronunciation, learn the basic courtesy phrases:
Bonjour Madame/Monsieur, Au Revoir - use these upon entering/leaving every shop
Je (zhuh) voudrais (voo-dray) un ________. I would like a ______.
Bier (beer)
L'addition (lah-dee-see-ohn) the bill

It's not that hard - don't you expect visitors to the US to learn some English?

Thanks for tips. Yes, I get your point.