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  1. tabbyCat

    How much did you spend and what was the total cost of your Camino Frances, start to finish?

    2017: spent 2200$ including RT airfare (650$) from NYC 2022: spent 3500$ includes RT airfare (430$) from NYC I started both Caminos in SJPDP and finished in Santiago in 35 days. In 2017 I also went to Finisterra. I stay on in municipals unless not available, which happened a lot in 2022. I eat...
  2. tabbyCat

    How Far to Book in Advance?

    I JUST finished the Frances. We did not make ANY reservations in advance and we often did not arrive at our destination until after 6pm Only one day did we need to keep going due to a full Albergue. And, in that case we walked additional 3km to an EMPTY municipal Albergue. And that is the...
  3. tabbyCat

    Pamplona Municipal Albergue during San Fermín

    We are starting from SJPdP on July 4 which puts us in Pamplona in the middle of the San Fermin festival. I recall a vary large municipal Albergue in Pamplona. Is that still there? Will they be accepting pilgrims during San Fermin? Does anyone have a strategy for getting a municipal bed in...
  4. tabbyCat

    Accommodation between Pamplona and Alto de Perdon

    We are starting in SJPdP on July 4th, which puts us in Pamplona on 8th or so. Last time I was there (2017) I recall a very large municipal auberge. Will that be open to pilgrims? Any advice for pilgrims who want to stay in the municipal lodging in Pamplona?
  5. tabbyCat

    Sleeping outdoors

    thank you for such a succinct, informative response!
  6. tabbyCat

    Sleeping outdoors

    Thank you for these words of experience. I suspect that this could be my experience as well. I LOVE sleeping outdoors and would like to be prepared if the opportunity strikes, but I also would not be surprised if dont ever sleep outside. I am leaning toward your suggestion of a SOL bivvy and...
  7. tabbyCat

    Sleeping outdoors

    this information is awesome. What I realize now is that, this being my first Camino, I have no idea if I will or will not want to sleep outside. But I want to be prepared to sleep outside if/when the opportunity presents itself. Do you think that a silk sleeping bag liner, an insulated...
  8. tabbyCat

    Sleeping outdoors

    thank you this is good food for thought. I have done a medium amount of backpacking and "free camping" on Appalachian trail and other trails in USA. Those times I was always traveling with a partner and we shared the weight of a tent. this time I will be alone. I do not know the...
  9. tabbyCat

    Sleeping outdoors

    thank you for this suggestion. I found this link to be really informative: The Tyvek bivy sack...(skip to 8:37) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_UHo...feature=relmfu
  10. tabbyCat

    Sleeping outdoors

    I, too, am interested in sleeping outside. I am a 60 year old female, traveling alone. I normally sleep in my backyard spring through fall (except when it rains). I have read a lot of the posts about sleeping outside and find the information confounding. A number of the posts talk about...
  11. tabbyCat

    Late train/bus from Bayonne to SJPDP

    I will be arriving in Bayonne (June 23) in time to take the last Train/Bus to SJDPD which appears to arrive SJPDP after 2200. ARe there albergues that accept pilgrims that late? A number of albergues seem to be already sold out. Would it be better for me to stay in Bayonne and take first...
  12. tabbyCat

    may/can I camp along the Camino Frances?

    I really enjoy sleeping outside with the night sounds and breezes etc
  13. tabbyCat

    may/can I camp along the Camino Frances?

    I would love to sleep outside along the Camino Frances. I am traveling mid-summer. Are there sites available? Is it permissible to camp with or without a tent? thank you

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