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  1. Alex Smith

    Camino Frances May 2017 will it be a race for a bed?

    As a solo walker from SJPP last June, I had no problem just turning up and finding a bed, and never considered booking. Its more of an issue for groups who perhaps may wish 4 beds together in smaller villages.
  2. Alex Smith

    Favorite 'low light' photos from your Camino

    Leaving Mansilla de las Mulas early morning on 29th May 2016
  3. Alex Smith

    How to get to the Santiago airport at 4 am?

    Hi, I found it easiest to get the inexpensive evening bus to the airport and sleep the early hours away there. The airport is very quiet and I had no problem getting a few hours of shut eye.
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    Are There Really That Many More Pilgrims?

    Only breafast sold out. Roncesvalles can accommodate a huge number of pilgrims in some style. Breakfast fortunately was availble within an hours walk. (and a good breakfast at that)
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    Are There Really That Many More Pilgrims?

    When you appear at Roncesvalles you are offered tickets for a bed, an evening meal and breakfast. On Saturday the take up was so great, that breakfast sold out mid afternoon. No criticism of Roncesvalles or staff. It is a wonderful place to spend an evening
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    Are There Really That Many More Pilgrims?

    Roncesvalles sold all their breakfast tickets before 3.00pm yesterday. That was back news for the many pilgrims taking it easy on the route from St Jean. it was windy and difficult with many arriving much later in the afternoon.
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    Cheapest way from the UK

    Hi, I'm travelling by train from the North of Scotland to St Jean next Wed. An overnight stay in London, then an overnight in Paris means a total of 54hours between home and SJPP. However total cost comes in at under£190 and I get to see a lot en route. Might be worth a look if you have plenty...
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    April /May/June 2016 Peregrinos - Camino Frances

    I'm arriving in SJPP on the evening of Fri 6th May and plan on starting walking Sat 7th May.
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    Starting in SJPP 29th April

    Hi Leah, Likewise, I'm planning on leaving SJPP on 29th April (having arrived by train from Scotland and having already walked from Lourdes to SJPP. Already packed and really now just fine tunning to get the lightest and most practical pack list possible. Already feeling the buzz. Maybe bump...
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    Best day of week to Start from SJPP

    Katie, Good to hear I'm not the only sleepy head in the mornings. I'll heed your good advice and hopefully manage to source bed each day when I stumble in late in the afternoons. :)
  11. Alex Smith

    Need Forum Input on Daily Meet-up in Santiago

    Ha..apologies for being unclear in my earlier comment. For us "Scots" early evening would suggest 19.00 to 20.00.
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    Need Forum Input on Daily Meet-up in Santiago

    Sorry, a mistake in my previous post 1 Yes, definitely. 2 Early evening 3 Location sounds ideal Alex
  13. Alex Smith

    Best day of week to Start from SJPP

    I'm hugely appreciative of all the comments re my initial question yesterday night. Loads to now mull over before planning an effective strategy. I'd much prefer to simply just get up and walk each day with no definite destination or target distance. However with all your advice, I now have a...
  14. Alex Smith

    Best day of week to Start from SJPP

    Thanks Kirsty, This is exactly the sort of info I was looking for. Yes, I'll take your advice and head off early. I take it mid week would be the quietest rope drop with weekends the busiest.
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    Best day of week to Start from SJPP

    Hi Kirsty, I'm hoping to avoid the "crowds" and any convoys of walkers for the first few days at least. I hear it gets pretty busy at peak departure times Alex
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