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I'm planning to walk the San Salvador and then the Primitivo sometime in September or early October. I found the Pilgrimage Traveler website and their great description of the San Salvador very helpful too. I'm still trying to plan my stages and have used all of the apps mentioned. I am also...
In 2019, I took about <3 oz of my father-in-law's ashes in a small spice bottle nestled in a pocket on the shoulder strap of my pack. I carried my pack onto the plane (Iberian Airlines) through Boston Logan Airport. I carried the documents identified by Jan_D in my pack:
The security check at...
I love what KJFSophie did with her students. Similarly, I have involved my son in some of my planning. We've helped each other with our Spanish lessons (Duolingo app and his homework), and we looked into places to stay along the Way. I've used the website www.santiago.forwalk.org to explore a...
I'll be starting May 1 from St. Jean. As Bradypus said, I booked my first 2 nights in St. Jean and Roncesvalles. Have a safe flight there. I hope to meet you on the Way.
I'm leaving behind an 11 year old when I start on May 1, so it's a bit different for me. I intend to do as Tincatinker suggests: Trust my wife and enjoy the trip as my time.
When I traveled before, I tried to FaceTime once a week if possible. That might be tough to schedule for this trip...
I wanted to get there quickly too without long layovers. I will leave Boston at 5:30 pm and arrive in Madrid by 6:30 am, hop a quick flight to Pamplona to arrive by 9:30 am. I can then take a bus and be in St. Jean by 4pm or a cab and be there by noon. It's not the cheapest, but for me it was...
Keep up that enthusiasm! I felt the same way once I decided I was going to go, but that was over two years ago. I'll be starting a week after you, and the excitement and anticipation grows as the date gets closer each day. Buen Camino!
Thank you all for your insights. Of course, I appreciate the sentiment to live in the moment, go with the flow, and adapt as necessary (that's standard fare on just about every thread). I was just curious if that first night held any special significance in establishing bonds with fellow...
How important was the place you stayed in SJPdP the night before you started in creating your "Camino Family?"
I'm about to book my first night's stay at an albergue in SJPdP. The place that I'm considering booking has minimal common areas. I'm wondering whether I should stay at another...
I'm going to take the taxi recommended by Davebugg on the morning of April 30. I arrive in Pamplona @ 0930 and it's the best way for me to get to SJPdP early so I can rest and explore SJPdP before I start the next day.
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