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I know most of the answers for these questions are spread across these forums and many many websites- but a few quick answers from camino veterans would be great Some of the questions are small, others important- you decide which you think the most important!
Also- you don't have to answer them all! :mrgreen:
I am planning to walk the Camino Frances from late September until late October. Looking forward to it!
1. Flying into Biarritz, midweek, arriving at the airport around 6pm. What is the best way to get to St Jean Pied de PORT. Will I be arriving to late that evening to get an albergue? Would i be better staying a night in Biarritz?
2. Getting home to Ireland. Was thinking of flying from Santander- which means a long bus journey from Santiago. Has anyone done that- or is there a quicker and better way back to Dublin?
3. Do people bring walking sticks with them? Or do you pick up one along the way!
4. Looking into trousers- was thinking light combats, have the added benifit of having many pockets. Is that a good idea?
5. If people bring their mobile phones and ipod (I know that is controversial! :mrgreen: ) How do they charge them? In the albergues?
6. Do you get a bottle of wine with every "pilgrims meal"! :shock: Does that not make walking harder
7. What time do people walk until? When they arrive at an albergue, is it safe to leave your bag in it, and go exploring the local village during the day?
8. Do people bring much cash with them, or just use the Bank ATM's in the major cities?
9. I know books are heavy, but is it not a good idea to bring one? What books do people recomend for the camino?
10. If people could just give one piece of advice for a first timer- what would they say?
I'll probably have a few more questions in the next few weeks!
I know most of the answers for these questions are spread across these forums and many many websites- but a few quick answers from camino veterans would be great Some of the questions are small, others important- you decide which you think the most important!
Also- you don't have to answer them all! :mrgreen:
I am planning to walk the Camino Frances from late September until late October. Looking forward to it!
1. Flying into Biarritz, midweek, arriving at the airport around 6pm. What is the best way to get to St Jean Pied de PORT. Will I be arriving to late that evening to get an albergue? Would i be better staying a night in Biarritz?
2. Getting home to Ireland. Was thinking of flying from Santander- which means a long bus journey from Santiago. Has anyone done that- or is there a quicker and better way back to Dublin?
3. Do people bring walking sticks with them? Or do you pick up one along the way!
4. Looking into trousers- was thinking light combats, have the added benifit of having many pockets. Is that a good idea?
5. If people bring their mobile phones and ipod (I know that is controversial! :mrgreen: ) How do they charge them? In the albergues?
6. Do you get a bottle of wine with every "pilgrims meal"! :shock: Does that not make walking harder
7. What time do people walk until? When they arrive at an albergue, is it safe to leave your bag in it, and go exploring the local village during the day?
8. Do people bring much cash with them, or just use the Bank ATM's in the major cities?
9. I know books are heavy, but is it not a good idea to bring one? What books do people recomend for the camino?
10. If people could just give one piece of advice for a first timer- what would they say?
I'll probably have a few more questions in the next few weeks!