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    Best Way to St Jean from US

    I have not done any Camino yet, but have looked at the best way to get to SJPDP. You may be able to modify your booking to fly into Biarritz from CDG. From there, you can get a shared shuttle to SJPP, or get a bus to Bayonne where you can get a train to SJPP. The train from Paris to Bayonne...
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    Decisions...decisions

    Yes, the TMB is magnificent. Kilimanjaro is nice, but not nearly as beautiful as the TMB. Also, Kilimanjaro is a fully supported tent trek, while the TMB has huts and hot showers.
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    Decisions...decisions

    For heaven sakes, try something new (i.e., non Camino)! The Inca Trail is great, but it normally just takes 4 days.
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    San Salvador and Primitivo in September/October

    Is the Sudarium going to be on display? You normally can't see it.
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    Booking ahead?

    People can be so judgmental on this site. If you don't want to answer a question, then don't. But in any case, be kind.
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    Awesome Accomodation in St Jean Pied de Port

    What is the name of the place, please. And an address if you have it.
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    Booking ahead?

    Yes, I did read the thread. I was just explaining my logic. But I think that you are right, May and September are maybe the worst times to start from SJPDP. Thanks for pointing this out.
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    Booking ahead?

    The Brierly book says that August is the busiest month but the thread you referred to says something different. Why not just leave later in September? At least that is what I was thinking.
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    Booking ahead?

    Actually, I have done a lot of research. Be nice!
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    Booking ahead?

    I am trying to convince myself to do the Camino Frances this year for the first time. But horror stories about not finding a place to stay have me worried. How late into September would I have to start, in order to avoid major problems? I realize that booking ahead a day or two is wise, but it...
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    San Salvador and Primitivo in September/October

    Yes, dbier! I can't get the Frances out of my mind. Still thinking about it. Thanks for the advice.
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    San Salvador and Primitivo in September/October

    I was originally wanting to walk the Frances in September/October, but became concerned about the large number of pilgrims on the Frances. So, I started looking at the San Salvador from Leon, and then the Primitivo to Santiago. But it sounds like the San Salvador can be very cold in...
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    Apologies for snark

    Read my post again. My opinion is based on thorough investigation. And many people agree with me, even some who have actually walked the Frances. Why not wait a year or two? Or walk an alternative route? Things are definitely not great on the Camino right now, there will probably be better...
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    Apologies for snark

    I have not walked the Frances. But I have read many posts, personally met with people who have walked the Frances, and watched scores of videos documenting the Frances. There are whole videos on the bland food alone. I am not saying that it isn't a great walk, with lots to offer. It just...
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    Apologies for snark

    I certainly don't want to spend thousands of dollars to do a hike/pilgrimage just to sleep outside, eat bland food, and be cheek to jowl with thousands of people (some who have done the Camino over ten times). That is what the Frances route sounds like to me. I am considering some other routes...
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