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    Accomodations in Saint Jean pied de Port

    I’ve stayed at this place 3 times starting and ending different caminos. Can’t recommend it highly enough. Only suggestion I’d have is give yourself a rest day before starting. Funnily enough the first day is the hardest physical day of the whole walk. Amazing breakfast. Great home. Say hi to...
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    Booking passage to SJPP

    Download the French train app Oui.sncf. Bloody awesome. Has an English option. You store tickets on app. Gives you full options and prices.
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    First night in SJPDP

    I’ve started and ended a few caminos in SJPDP. I’m not sure Orison saves you much. It’s essentially a tiny hut sitting along side the road. I’d suggest you would find the buzz in SJ would set you up for a great first day. I’ve stayed at the place below a few times. Great rooms. Amazing...
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    BnB in SJPdP after Boston Flight

    We have stayed a couple of times with Jean François at Donamaria. Great spot. 5 minutes up the river path from town. Great guy good English. Incredibly helpful. Amazing breakfast. Rated number 1 or 2 on trip advisor. You will want to stay 2 nights. 😜😜😜 Maison Donamaria 1 Chemin d’Olhonce...
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    Best App for the Camino?? What is you favorite?

    Rome2Rio is also a great little app. Not so much as your walking everyday but more for looking at transport options from any points along the way. Gives you a great heads up. Seat61.com is great for trains. Amazing detail. If your looking at weather check google for nearest Doppler radar. It’s...
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    Best App for the Camino?? What is you favorite?

    It is now safer than ever to make your first camino along the Camino Francés. The newly created Asociación de Municipios del Camino de Santiagobrings together all 89 municipalities on the Camino Francés to better establish a protective and collaborative pilgrim network. They have created a new...
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    Best App for the Camino?? What is you favorite?

    Found this news. Might be worth checking out. It is now safer than ever to make your first camino along the Camino Francés. The newly created Asociación de Municipios del Camino de Santiagobrings together all 89 municipalities on the Camino Francés to better establish a protective and...
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    Importance of First Night's Stay

    “The Camino always provides”. Don’t over think it. You’ll have many hours of walking and experience ahead of you. Shed the burden of over planning. Each day ( and night) is a new day. A comfortable bed is a wonderous thing. 😎😎😎
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    How do I get to SJPP from Paris??

    Download the French railway app Oui.sncf brilliant for trai travel you can select English. Has timetables tickets etc.
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    Bucket List - What we must plan to not miss on the Way?

    I think one of the simplest pieces of advice I could offer would be to avoid being “tunnel visioned”. Every now and again STOP and look behind you. You will be amazed how the view and more importantly your relationship to it changes. Also I don’t know how many times I sit 4 or 5 meters off the...
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    Planning Advanced Albergue Reservations

    I’d stick to one or two days ahead only. Having an idea of good places to stay along the way is fine. Just don’t book them too far in advance. One less burden to carry.
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    First Camino! Some questions about luggage transfer, weather, boots etc.

    Just a quick reply re boots. Everyone has a different preference. Sandals, low boots, high boots etc. up to you. Obvious differences. People do spend a lot of time suggesting you break your boots in. What I think is important is to toughen your feet. Boots to day are generally well made. ( get...
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    Train to St Jean Pied de Port - Renfe question

    Train should go everyday. Reduced on Sunday but still pretty good. Can be closed occasionally for maintenance
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    Train to St Jean Pied de Port - Renfe question

    The is a new app in the App Store. Oui.sncf bloody great way to get all French rail tickets. Try it. I’ve used it a few times.
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    lodging in St. Jean Pied de Port

    Hi Julie, We've stayed in St Jean a couple of times both starting and ending Caminos. I can highly recommend MAISON DONAMARIA. Very comfortable refurbished Basque home run by Jean François a great guy. Good English. Great rooms and huge breakfast with other guests which is always fun. It's...
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    Water bottles or water bladders??

    Just a couple of points. I walked the full Camino last year starting in late May. It depends how water dependant you are. I can walk for a good 3 or 4 hours drinking nothing and feeling good. I've walked with friends who say they must drink but then spend the day constantly stopping for a piss...
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    Water bottles or water bladders??

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    How many rest days did you take & where did you take them?

    Don't forget the Camino is not a race. No medals given for hitting a certain number of days. Best advice I got was from someone in St Jean who always said "listen to your body" A rest day can be many things. Often you can sit 5 meters to the side of the Camino in pretty open view and 70% of...

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