Margaret Lynn I booked at a hotel in SJPP because I am starting out Thursday night from Toronto and arriving in SJPP Friday afternoon. I will have taken two planes and a taxi to get there and I want to have my own space to recover. I don't think I could share with anyone that first night. I will still be on Toronto time so I don't know if I will be able to sleep well during the night. The next day I am walking to Orisson so I don't need to leave early. By having a hotel I won't be kicked out early in the morning. In 2012 I left SJPP around 11 am and got to Orisson at 4 pm. It's only a 3 hour walk, but I took my time. It is a very steep climb to Orisson. I debated about spending 2 days in SJPP to help my body adjust to the time change, but I decided I could do a short walk to Orisson even though I won't be feeling the best. Glad you are enjoying spring and able to get out there and walk. If you can, try to get in some hill walking. I am staying at Orisson on the 25th but intend to walk under 20 km per day so you will probably catch up with me. Buen Camino.