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Today I got a better offer from Iberia for my May 11 flight (booked on the Iberia US web site). They really want me to accept a voucher for a future flight and are even offering an incentive (10% bonus) to do it within the next week. They have improved the terms quite a bit (including use...
Yes, I have done fine on three other Caminos with my minimal Spanish and earnestness. This time I am asking specifically about the Catalan region, where I have heard this is more difficult.
I read on a different web site that Catalan and/or Spanish is a must on this route. I'm hoping to walk from Barcelona to Logrono this spring but I only have a small amount of Spanish and zero Catalan. Will I be OK? Thanks in advance!
Hi all, I will be walking this May/June, starting in Oloron-Sainte-Marie. Since the Camino Aragonés is a bit less travelled and I don't speak a word of French, I am particularly nervous about the first few days walking in France. I found a couple apps for my phone that would help me out if I...
Thank you all for your suggestions. I really wish I had time to do both, in fact I want to allow for that possibility. My latest plan is to start with the Aragones route and see how fast I go. If I end up with a slower pace and only make it to Santiago in 35 days, fine. If I end up walking...
I am planning my third Camino for next spring (I walked St Jean to Santiago previously) and I will be able to add about 5 additional days this time. So I figure I can either start earlier (Oloron Ste Marie to Santiago) or add to the end (St Jean to Finisterre), but not both. Does anyone have...
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