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    Getting from Pamplona to SJPDP

    Thank you. I am glad others think to use technology.
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    Getting from Pamplona to SJPDP

    Does anyone know how far the bus stop in Pamplona is from the Jesus and Maria Albergue? Also, what is the closing time for the Albergue? Thanks
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    Hiking poles vs staff

    I agree with Robbo I have used both for extended periods over very rough and varied Australian bush. My preference is the walking poles and I like the ones with a handle like a walking stick best as they are more versatile.
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    Not what I expected!

    I have walked the FC 3X and will leave Pamplona on 2 March for the 4th. What surprised me the most was the fact that what I learned about myself and the issues that came to my attention for reflection and action have continued to impact my life to this day.
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    Jet Lag After Flying Direct from Australia to Paris for Camino Starting in St Jean

    I've done three FCs leaving Australia from Sydney and going via London, Paris, and lastly Barcelona arriving in St John once and Pamplona twice. I arrived late afternoon and left early next morning with no jetlag. The advice regarding fluids and limiting alcohol intake is sound. I also ensure...
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    Is it easier just to fly to Madrid to start the Frances?

    Hi Laurie This is very helpful. I fly into Madrid T4 on Qatar airlines and previous experience tells me they are reasonably efficient in processing passengers into the country. I get in at 1pm and there is a bus to Pamplona at 3 so all should be well. And thank you I certainly hope for a Buen...
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    Is it easier just to fly to Madrid to start the Frances?

    Thanks
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    Is it easier just to fly to Madrid to start the Frances?

    Hi I expect to fly into Madrid on March 1 and catch a bus to Pamplona as my start point. Is 2 hours sufficient time to land, pick up my pack and get to the bus station?
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    Is it easier just to fly to Madrid to start the Frances?

    Thank you.
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    Is it easier just to fly to Madrid to start the Frances?

    Can anyone tell me if it is possible to stay in the Madrid airport overnight? I am flying into the airport late one day and flying out very early the next. Thank you Frank
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    Walking with a family.

    Hi Catherine I am also from Australia. I hope to walk the FC in 2024 with my twelve-year-old grandson. Any advice gratefully received. Perhaps phone or zoom? With thanks Frank
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    Rely on wifi or get a data plan?

    I used viber (free) and had almost no difficulty phoning home to Australia 3 x each day
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    Taking Students on the Camino, May 2023

    This is very interesting. I have been a Chaplain for 40 years in defence and hospital settings and am currently a Centre Director training people in pastoral and spiritual care. One element of this is that of increasing our capacity to be spiritually discerning/aware. I have considered expanding...
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    Concerned

    Absolutely
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    Owning a Donativo

    I spoke with an Australian who had opened an albergue on the FC. She reported that although there are no "technical" barriers she experienced some resentment that a foreigner was buying property and beginning a "business". That could have been a local government attitude not reflected elsewhere...
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