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    Traveling from Texas

    In my opinion the easiest is DFW to MAD - they have two non-stops daily 5pm and 9:40pm. Then Madrid to Pamplona via train, bus or flight (I prefer train) overnight in Pamplona then either taxi or mid-day bus to St. Jean Pied de Port. Make a booking into either Orisson or Borda (if they're...
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    Descent into Roncesvalles

    I've done both and the forest route is very beautiful but hard on the knee's and poles are a must. When it's wet you should not take the forest as it will be very difficult to keep from slipping.
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    Dress Code (esp. Shoes) in Michelin restaurant in San Sebastian

    My buddy and I went to a Michelin restaurant (Mugaritz) in San Sebastian after completing our Camino in 2018. We bought nice clothes in Burgos (H&M) - dress shirt, slacks, shoes. In my opinion only the dress shirt was needed - and that was more for us to feel comfortable. I don't think anyone...
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    Best way to SJPDP from USA

    I spent €120 on a weekend.
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    St Cuthbert's Way - a short Pilgrimage route in the UK

    I hiked St. Cuthbert's Way with friends in August 2019 and stayed in the same towns you did. Since the lodgings were limited I booked bed & breakfast places well in advance and a hotel on Holy Island. The walk to Holy Island across the tide flats in the morning was the highlight and as...
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    Doing the Backstroke on the CF

    Agreed! Having walked both paths from Lepoeder into Roncesvalles I believe they should switch the "alternate" path for the "main" path. Safer and not so difficult at the end of the day.
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    Doing the Backstroke on the CF

    If you take the Napoleon route from St. Jean and the trail is wet, recommend the alternate route from Alto de Lepoeder into Roncesvalles. The main trail on this section and is very steep, slippery and challenging when it's wet. Buen Camino!
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    Best way to SJPDP from USA

    From California I’ve found the most efficient (not cheapest) route to get on the Camino: LAX overnight to Madrid, arrive ~2pm. 5pm train Atocha to Pamplona, overnight. Next day taxi to SJPdP, have lunch, buy poles, walk to Orisson. Buen Camino!
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    Burgos accommodations

    I've stayed at Hotel Norte y Londres on two Camino's. Great place.
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    What AI ChatGPT knows about the Camino Frances

    Interesting that most of the mileage is incorrect on the stages
  11. BrooksBe

    Stop Half Way between Pamplona and Puente La Reina

    I walked Pamplona to Puente La Reina on September 26 this year and the albergue at Zariqiegui was open then.
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    Train Tickets To Pamplona

    I'm leading 6 people on the CF in late September and it looks like I can now purchase train tickets from Madrid to Pamplona on Rome2Rio or Renfe for 25 Sept. Has anyone purchased train tickets five months in advance and had any problems? From past experience I've waited until 60 days out for...
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    Rain Pants?

    Thanks for the advise everyone! Appreciate the feedback. I'll look into the Frog Tog set next.
  14. BrooksBe

    Rain Pants?

    I'm starting the CF in September and have a lightweight REI rain shell with lightweight rain pants. Are the rain pants a good idea? I thought they might keep my feet dryer longer when its raining since they cover the top of the shoe. Anyone have experience with this? Thanks!
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