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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>SJPP ---> Roncevalles over the Route Napoleon
(April 23, 1999) was a treasured experience not to be missed. I had
rain, some mild sleet, got lost 3 times, viewed the earth from the top of
the world, had a chance to listen to the wind, saw the virgin of the mountain
(a sad sight), and after an exhausting first day on the camino was warmly
welcomed by the duty-hospitalero at the monastary at </FONT><FONT face=Arial
size=2>Roncevalles. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>My only bits of advise: Start early, not at
10:30 like I did. Have a workable map with you (I did not). Inquire
about the way markers along the road and path. Bring sufficient
water. And, enjoy the day. There will be better days and there
will be worse.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Paul Newfield</FONT></DIV>
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