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  1. J

    When is a pilgrim not a pilgrim

    I think the original pilgrimages started around about 1,000 years ago. I'm guessing that in the year 1000AD, if Pilgrim Pedro was walking across Europe to Santiago and Farmer Brown came along and offered out Pedro a ride in his horse and cart, I'm pretty sure Pedro would jump at the opportunity...
  2. J

    Farewell to Leonard Cohen

    One of my hobbies is playing the piano, and one of my very favourite pieces was Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen. I have played it several times over the last couple of days in memory of Leonard. Farewell and RIP, your music will live on and you brought a lot of people a lot of enjoyment.
  3. J

    Pyrenees?

    Hi Smallest Sparrow. I completed the CF this year and am planning on doing the Del Norte around June 2017. The information you have provided above is of a practical nature and is very informative. A lot of information in one paragraph. There are many aspects of walking a camino eg, the weather...
  4. J

    Billy Franks

    Hi Billi, My name is Jo Guy from Australia and I met your dad on the walk. I crossed over the Pyrenees on June 22 this year and stayed at the albergue at Roncesvalles. Shortly after I get there two guys came and took the top and bottom bunk next to me and we started chatting. One was Billy and...
  5. J

    Why am I having 2nd thoughts about CP

    If ever I am a little anxious about doing something, this is my method to get me going.... I just think of the big "NIKE" swoosh that you see on all the Nike brand sports wear and the accompanying Nike slogan that goes with it.... "Just do it" That is my way of giving me the proverbial kick up...
  6. J

    2nd Camino-portugues

    Hi ladywalker, I really hope you get a lot of good replies to this. I walked from SJDP to Santiago this June/July and before I had even been home a couple of days I had sent off for the John Brierley book containing the track notes to the Portuguese Camino which I plan to do (WILL DO) June...
  7. J

    Latest blister prevention technique

    HI all. I walked from St Jean to Santiago in June/July this year. The weather was pretty hot and although I had worn my shoes in prior to doing the walk, my feet swelled in my shoes and I got blisters. Needless to say, I loved the walk and the moment I got home I started planning my next Camino...
  8. J

    Just how difficult is it getting over The Pyrenees..

    Hi SY, thanks for this. It would be a little embarrassing getting lost on my first day.
  9. J

    Just how difficult is it getting over The Pyrenees..

    Hi all. I am planning on walking the Camino starting in mid June 2016. I am quite an experienced bush walker so I plan to walk SJPP to Roncesvalles on the first day. I will be walking by myself so my query regarding this section of the walk is; How well is the track sign posted? I am guessing it...

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