LIVE: in need of bag & gear today in SJPP

mfmarotto

New Member

Time of past OR future Camino

Frances (09/2016)
Frances & Portugues (06/2019)

• Oct 15, 2023

• #1

Hi everyone. I come to the Camino with a very heavy heart after fleeing my home due to the war in Israel. I didn’t know where else to go, and have found myself here, as I’ve walked the Camino a few times, so it’s a comfort for me.

I hoped to buy a backpack & warm coat today, but am realizing everything is closed. I arrive in SJPP in a few hours - does anyone know if anything is open or if any albergues have a donated/used pile of equipment I may be able to use to start walking tomorrow?

I’m hoping there will be something and am immensely grateful for any help/insight anyone can offer after such an unthinkable week. Peace to everyone.

Note from mods: Email address has been removed. Please use the “Private Conversation” function to communicate directly with @mfmarotto.

 

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Kirkie

Member

Donating Member

Time of past OR future Camino

CF 2006, CP 2013, Salvador2017,
Inglés 2019

• Oct 15, 2023

• #2

I have asked moderators to remove your email address. I am full sure you will receive help. Please, be where you are. And may your steps be safe.

 

Anhalter

Veteran Member

Time of past OR future Camino

2019 CF, 2022 CF, 2024 Primitivo

• Oct 15, 2023

• #3

Decathlon in Bayonne will be open today til 14:00, the pilgrim boutique in SJPDP will be open till 19:30 (but more expensive). You could ask at the pilgrims office in St.Jean as well, but i would guess the chances for donated equipment will be quite low at the starting point. Maybe better luck at Roncesvalles.

 

VNwalking

Out walking

Donating Member

Time of past OR future Camino

Various 2014-19
Via Monastica 2022
Primitivo 2024

• Oct 15, 2023

• #4

mfmarotto said:

I’m hoping there will be something and am immensely grateful for any help/insight anyone can offer after such an unthinkable week. Peace to everyone.

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May the Camino be a blessing and a balm for the heart, @mfmarotto . Such heartbreaking times.

And I hope you find what you need!

 

Monasp

I'm a manager of pilgrims office in SJPP

Time of past OR future Camino

Camino in 2008.

• Oct 15, 2023

• #5

Go to the pilgrim's office. the volunteers can help you. Today in SJPDP "la boutique du Pèlerin" is open.

 

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HappyValerie

Active Member

Time of past OR future Camino

Camino Frances (2017)
Camino Le Puy to SJPP(or however far I get) (2020)

• Oct 15, 2023

• #6

Our love & prayers are with you, mfmarotto & will hopefully reduce the incredible load you must be carrying in your mind & heart.

 

Kiwi-family

{Rachael, the Mama of the family}

Time of past OR future Camino

walking every day for the rest of my life

• Oct 15, 2023

• #7

may shalom follow your every step

 

Cicada

Active Member

Time of past OR future Camino

Frances St Jean -Santiago April -June 2017

• Oct 16, 2023

• #8

mfmarotto said:

Hi everyone. I come to the Camino with a very heavy heart after fleeing my home due to the war in Israel. I didn’t know where else to go, and have found myself here, as I’ve walked the Camino a few times, so it’s a comfort for me.

I hoped to buy a backpack & warm coat today, but am realizing everything is closed. I arrive in SJPP in a few hours - does anyone know if anything is open or if any albergues have a donated/used pile of equipment I may be able to use to start walking tomorrow?

I’m hoping there will be something and am immensely grateful for any help/insight anyone can offer after such an unthinkable week. Peace to everyone.

Note from mods: Email address has been removed. Please use the “Private Conversation” function to communicate directly with @mfmarotto.

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May your God Bless you Buen Camino

 

Anniesantiago

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Donating Member

Time of past OR future Camino

2006 to date: Over 21 Caminos. See signature line

• Oct 16, 2023

• #9

I'm PMing you

 

Kirkie

Member

Donating Member

Time of past OR future Camino

CF 2006, CP 2013, Salvador2017,
Inglés 2019

• Oct 19, 2023

• #10

Thinking of you as you walk, and hope you found the props you needed to propel you along. Just that.

 

t2andreo

Veteran Member

Donating Member

Time of past OR future Camino

2013 - 2018 , Pilgrim Office volunteer 2014 - 2022

• Oct 21, 2023

• #11

Let us know if you made it out onto the Camino okay. There are a LOT of concerned folks following your bittersweet journey.

Shalom!

Tom

 

LTfit

Veteran Member

Donating Member

• Oct 21, 2023

• #12

I'm only reading your post today and hope that you have found what you need as far as gear and that the Camino provides you peace and time to reflect during these difficult times.

 

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David61

Active Member

• Oct 21, 2023

• #13

Cicada said:

May your God Bless you Buen Camino

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Dave Allen? Is that you?

 

mfmarotto

New Member

Time of past OR future Camino

Frances (09/2016)
Frances & Portugues (06/2019)

• Oct 22, 2023

• #14

t2andreo said:

Let us know if you made it out onto the Camino okay. There are a LOT of concerned folks following your bittersweet journey.

Shalom!

Tom

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Thank you so much, I did make it on the Camino okay

 

nycwalking

Veteran Member

Donating Member

Time of past OR future Camino

CF: 2001, 02, 04, 14. Ourense to Santiago 2019.

• Oct 23, 2023

• #15

mfmarotto said:

Thank you so much, I did make it on the Camino okay

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May peace be realized during your pilgrimage.



Buen camino.

 

Last edited: Oct 23, 2023