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to all pilgrims who are beginning their journey on 01MAY- be aware it is a holiday in Spain and much of Europe. When I was travelling last year there were times that there was not room at the inn. I don't want to make anyone anxious but just aware. Buen Camino
I see you mentioned flying or starting your
camino on 01May. Just be aware the the first od May is a national holiday in Spain and most of Europe. Depending on what day of the week it is things can get very busy. Book your stay if you can especialy around that day. Buen Camino
Regarding the walk from St John Pied de Port to Roncenvalles-I am 65 and in terrible shape weighing the most I have in my life and I did it in April 2012. I must say that I found it the most difficult of the Camino Frances, which I completed on the 26SEP12 (having walked to Leon and returning...
Manuel,
Trust in Santiago but bring a guide to the Camino by John Brierly.
Most pikgrims were carrying that guidebook available thru B&N and
Probably Amazon. Pack 1/2 of what you plan and enjoy. I will be
Returning to leon to finish my Camino and since I'm slow you will
Probably catch up...
It looks like there will be a number of birthday celebrations on the Camino in September. Mine is the 1st -65th birthday and I walked with the American Pilgrims on the Camino (APOC) in CA today with a man who is celebrating in Spain on the 8SEP. I found getting from the US going to Paris (CDG)...
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