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  1. Robert Long

    Singing Nuns of Carrion de los Condes

    We were there in Oct 2022. Sisters were there in full voice. Mass was very special. Did not need to. Be staying there. Bob
  2. Robert Long

    Cash vs Credit or Debit

    I always take a few Euros with me. While I have never tested it, I understand that ATMs in the airport charge more. I always wait until I get into a town and then I draw the max allowed. Another thing is to only use ATMs connected to a bank and in the wall of the bank. That is do not use the...
  3. Robert Long

    Accommodation in O Cebreiro

    I was never able to connect with the Hotel Cebreiro by email. They never responded. It was only by phone that I got my reservation in 2022 Bob
  4. Robert Long

    Accommodation in O Cebreiro

    My best friend and I stayed there last October. I began my search for a room in March to no avail. and I too very much wanted to stay in this delightful town. Finally I had a relative in Spain call them to make the reservation. They then confirmed it by email. It was the only way I found to...
  5. Robert Long

    Accommodation prebooking

    Oops. Fat fingers did it again.
  6. Robert Long

    Accommodation prebooking

    i have done three Caminos. I would book through Pamplona including prison. Then book two days ahead this gives you comfort of a bed and the flexibility
  7. Robert Long

    Carrión de los Condes - Albergue capacity

    Five years ago I made reservations at espritu santo
  8. Robert Long

    Carrion de los condes

    I agree with Verutum. One of the greatest afternoons and evenings of my life. I listened to the sisters sing the office twice, attended mass, received the blessing, and participated in the sing-along with the "singing-nuns" It was capped with a night in e spiritu santo albergue. A single bed...
  9. Robert Long

    Madrid airport to Pamplona

    You can also take a train from the airport to the Madrid train terminal and then a train to Pamplona. Bob
  10. Robert Long

    Yet Another Orisson Question

    All due respect to John, but I loved Orisson. I've done that trek twice. The first time SJPP to Roncesvalles, the second time I stopped at Orisson. First, you don't NEED ,to begin walking at 7:30. Rather enjoy a nice b'fast and leave around 10. Get to Orisson in time for lunch, a shower, a...
  11. Robert Long

    Staying in SDC extra night or Madrid 2 nights

    35 Km the last day into Santiago is a very long day. You will want to arrive in the square early in the day, hopefully for mass at noon. The celebrations in the square are just too good to pass up, plan a short day for the last day. Buen Camino Bob
  12. Robert Long

    First time - planning jitters

    sometimes things don't work out the way you planned. We had that experience last Sept. We flew into Madrid with a connecting flight to Biarritz. Our flight was late arriving from Chicago (our first mistake) so we missed our flight to Biarritz. Seems there is only one flight per day. Since we...
  13. Robert Long

    Second guessing myself

    Hi Jo Just do it. It will be the most amazing time of your life. The only bad result is that you will not be able to stop talking about it. Just ask my wife. The Camino sneaks into all our conversations. Just do yourself a couple of favors to make the trip easier. Exercise - work up to...
  14. Robert Long

    Travel Insurance Recommendations?

    If you are a veteran, or one of your parents was a veteran, you might be eligible to join USAA. They have excellent travel insurance. And because the cost of your trip is so low, essentially just the plane fair, the premium for coverage is very low. Mine cost less than $80 for my 50 days on...
  15. Robert Long

    Transporting bags ahead from SJPP to Orisson to Roncesvalles

    The office for Express Bourricot is right next door to the Camino office in SJPP. It is only open in the morning and afternoon. You can pay for shipping there. Buen Camino
  16. Robert Long

    Any Drinking Water Concerns?

    Just one more voice to assure you that the water is OK. We three walked the entire CF two years ago and always used the water available at public fountains. Fountains that are not potable are well marked. As a reference I live in the Sierra Nevada foothills and our drinking water is snow...
  17. Robert Long

    Travel insurance?

    You did not say how old you are. Remember that Medicare does not provide coverage outside the US. Care is available along the Way. We had occasion to use it and it was great. It is the getting home part that is problematic if required. The cost of travel insurance is cheap on this sort of...
  18. Robert Long

    Too old?

    Go for it. I walked my first camino two years ago at the age of 69. We three took 40 wonderful days to complete the CF. We suffered no foot problems and no health issues. This year my best friend and two grammar school buddies will walk the Camino from Porto. As said above you are only 74...
  19. Robert Long

    American debit card in European ATM?

    More thoughts about ATMs. 1. As said before, not all ATMs are equal. I found one bank which would not accept my ATM. Santandar seemed to work best for me 2. Unless it has changed, be sure your ATM has a four digit PIN. ATMs in Europe do NOT accept 6 digit PINS 3. Only use ATMs that are...
  20. Robert Long

    LIVE from the Camino Guidance & thoughts on how to proceed please

    Good Morning. The same thing happened to me, but it was on day 36 of our 40 day walk to Santiago. The internet is wonderful. I looked up my symptoms and the internet answered. Seems there are four types of pain and four remedies; that is, how to tape your leg. The local pharmacy had the KT...

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