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Wonderful to know there might be another pilgrim onboard! I too am looking at that Feb 3 date....last chance to get a refund/ change plans. Just in case you're not aware of this...I looked up recent fares and found they had decreased from what I paid so I called NCL and ask them to reduce mine...
Not a freighter, although that would be interesting I'm sure! I'm taking the Norwegian Epic cruise ship. It's a repositioning cruise so they have some fantastic rates, as low as $399 per person.
Hello Everyone,
Just wondering if there are any other pilgrims sailing instead of flying to Spain from the USA?
I'm retired, so the longer travel time is not an issue for me. One advantage to taking a ship is that you will have absolutely no jetlag when you arrive! Buen Camino!
That is a wonderful idea Marti93! I had not really considered doing anything other than the Camino Frances. I have 77 days total so time should not be a problem. I would love to start at Monserrat and then continue on the Camino Frances. I will have to research this further. Thanks again!
Happy New Year Everyone!
I will be arriving in Barcelona by ship on April 30. I was wondering if any members have taken the train/bus from Barcelona to SJPDP and how long did it take you? I found an interesting site:
http://www.rome2rio.com/s/Barcelona/Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
The above...
I will share a foot preparation method that my brother, a "triple crown" hiker, swears by:
A good way to toughen your feet and minimize blisters is to make a solution of alcohol and black tea. Put 6 single size tea bags in a pint of rubbing alcohol. Let it to set for a week, apply twice a...
Thank you everyone for sharing your experience! Now I have to decide which date to choose. Either one will be extraordinary. I feel so very blessed to be able to do this at all!
Greetings!
I would like to know members opinions on which time is best for walking the Camino Frances with regards to weather, and amount of pilgrims on the trail. I am planning either May/June or Sept/Oct. Thank you!
Diane (Firefly57)
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