Jane and I will be starting on the sept. 13 as well. Our last camino in april of 2017 took us 39 days. we are planning to be in Santiago by Oct 25 this time. Better to take the occassional taxi rether than making it a race.
Buen Camino
Hey George,
We start on Sept 12/13. Lots of great info and great people on this sight. Couldn't have be so prepared for our first Camino without it.
No fear, the Camino provides.
Buen Camino
I tried the connecting flight on Iberia but they would not confirm it and allow me to continue. We will use the alsa bus from the airport. Thanks to all.
We are booked for our next camino and will be flying into Madrid again. Looking for the best way to get from the airport to pamplona. Last time we stayed in Madrid and left from the bus terminal. thought there might be a better way since we are not spending time in Madrid this time. Suggestions...
Planning our September walk from St. Jean to Santiago. We had a marvelous experience, last April/May, but found that after Sarria the way became more noisy and crowded. We are thinking of taking the Inverno from Ponferrada on to Santiago. I am sure some on the forum has done this and would be...
I walked my first Camino, at age 72, in April. St Jean to Santiago in 39 days. Brought me back to the adventurous days of my youth tempered by the the peace that comes with age. Will do so again this coming Fall.
After researching the Portugese we have decided to do the Frances again, but this time flying into Paris and then to SJPdP. Need some suggestions on getting from Paris,
If you stay in a Hotel in Madrid they will be happy to keep your luggage as laong as you have a room booked.
We stayed at an AC and when we returned our luggage was waiting in our room.
Buen Camino
I would be interested in JJinWI results. I did much the same preparing for my april camino from St Jean. Most of my carbs came from wine. I lost 40 pounds and 4 inches off of my waist. On the camino, I avoided pasta and such but did eat bread and drank beer almost every day. I gained 5 pounds...
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