Attn: Lois Karner

[John Topping]

Greetings Lois from Aotearoa New Zealand,
My husband John and I will also be making the journey to Santiago in April
2002.  We are hoping to be in Roncevalles 20th April to begin walking the
21st.  Will you be ahead of us or behind?  Let us know your travel plans so
we can look out for you.  Like you we are very excited about making the
Pilgrimage - counting the days till we leave.  We wish you all the best with
your preparations.
John & Marion Topping
Tauranga, New Zealand.





----- Original Message -----
From: Lois Karner <galo.karneraVERIZON.NET>
To: <GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU>
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2002 4:47 PM
Subject: Return to list ....


> Hi folks,
>
> As requested in the subscription confirmation email I will introduce
myself.
>
> I am Lois Karner, from Ramsey, New Jersey and I plan to walk the
> camino for the first time this coming April.  I am excited, somewhat
> nervous, and looking forward to the experience gained from walking
> 500 miles alone.  I spent two weeks cycling around Ireland alone in
> 1980 but that was different, the Irish speak a form of English
> (joking).   I have leant Portuguese over the last fifteen years of
> visiting Brazil for one month each year.  I know this will help me
> when in Spain, especially as I get closer to Santiago.
>
> I look forward to reading the comments from folks going on the camino
> and those who have already taken this long walk.  To those who have
> already received their Compostela I say, congratulations.
>
> Lois