what time does the Pilgrim Office close in January?

[naylorguys]

I'm in the manic phase of organisation: kit finally bought, boots on to walk in, tickets through from Sydney to Bayonne checked, yep half hour to get last train to SJpp and my son who is walking with me well fed and watered as he starts this week his final High School exams. We arrive in SJpp 7.30pm on 8th January so can anyone advise can we get to the pilgrims office before it closes or what time does it open on the 9th?

 

[Tincatinker]

Legend has it that the pilgrim office will at least be open until the last pilgrim has made it up the hill from the last Bayonne train. Their website is probably a more reliable source than legend but i would not be overly concerned if it was me getting of that train. You will not need but may well wish to book yourselves some beds for the nights.

 

[grayland]

Legend has it that the pilgrim office will at least be open until the last pilgrim has made it up the hill from the last Bayonne train. Their website is probably a more reliable source than legend but i would not be overly concerned if it was me getting of that train. You will not need but may well wish to book yourselves some beds for the nights.

You should take Tincatinker's advice about booking beds for the night. Many of the traditional places that are recommended are closed in the winter and do not reopen until mid-March.
It may be a good idea to have an idea where you will stay that 1st night.

BTW....if you have a iPhone 5...I have a Spanish SIM card with decent credit on it that you can have if you can use it. Still time for me to post it to you in OZ.
The iPhone5 uses the smallest SIM. Your phone would have to be unlocked as I think all phones in Australia are.

 

[naylorguys]

Legend has it that the pilgrim office will at least be open until the last pilgrim has made it up the hill from the last Bayonne train. Their website is probably a more reliable source than legend but i would not be overly concerned if it was me getting of that train. You will not need but may well wish to book yourselves some beds for the nights.

Thanks for advice. Will do on accommodation. Regards

 

[naylorguys]

You should take Tincatinker's advice about booking beds for the night. Many of the traditional places that are recommended are closed in the winter and do not reopen until mid-March.
It may be a good idea to have an idea where you will stay that 1st night.

BTW....if you have a iPhone 5...I have a Spanish SIM card with decent credit on it that you can have if you can use it. Still time for me to post it to you in OZ.
The iPhone5 uses the smallest SIM. Your phone would have to be unlocked as I think all phones in Australia are.

Thanks for reply. Yes we have had a quick reply from Le Chemin vers l'Etoile so all is good for that first night. Ref phone. Thanks but ive a samsung s4. The thought is much appreciated. Please pass on my thanks to all who manage this forum. Its a crucial part of my preparation and has given me the confidence to make the decision to walk the camino. Regards

 

[brawblether]

BTW....if you have a iPhone 5...I have a Spanish SIM card with decent credit on it that you can have if you can use it. Still time for me to post it to you in OZ.
The iPhone5 uses the smallest SIM. Your phone would have to be unlocked as I think all phones in Australia are.

That is such a lovely gesture, Grayland! I love seeing such camaraderie in things Camino related

 

[Mentesimples]

I contacted the pilgrim's office and was told that they always wait on the last train for any pilgrim's arriving (seems that's not only a legend after all!). So you don't really need to book anything, at least not in low season. We'll arrive at SJPdP January 31st

 

[naylorguys]

I contacted the pilgrim's office and was told that they always wait on the last train for any pilgrim's arriving (seems that's not only a legend after all!). So you don't really need to book anything, at least not in low season. We'll arrive at SJPdP January 31st

Thats great news thanks.

 

[piogaw]

Hello naylorguys and mentesimples,

Welcome to the forum.

I hope you all will have an enjoyable caminos. Just keep warm and listen to the advice of the locals.

Buen camino and god bless.

 

[naylorguys]

Many thanks. Buen camino.