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    Your Train L54 of 15/09 to SAINT-JEAN-PIED-DE-PORT is Cancelled

    I had a similar situation in November of 2022 when the train from Bayonne to SJPdP was cancelled. I could find no staff member to assist, and I don't speak enough French. I suggest being prepared to use a translation app, and be prepared to ask strangers to help as you look around outside the...
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    Merino Wool T-Shirts / Socks - Brand Suggestions Please?

    I've had luck with Smart Wool socks and Woolx t-shirts. Woolx is quite expensive, though.
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    Missing Pilgrim near Zubiri — RIP

    Too sad. RIP
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    Queues at the Cathedral?

    Sorry! Thanks for the correction, Bradypus! Should read "December 2022" and "July 2023". Thanks again!
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    Queues at the Cathedral?

    Having arrived in Santiago in December of 2023, I didn't have to deal with crowds. Arriving in July 2024 was a different story. At first I was turned away from the Cathederal because I had a backpack. When I returned later that day without it, I was again turned away because the Mass had...
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    How long is the wait for a compostela document?

    The process seems to be very efficient. In late December of 2023, of course with few pilgrims, there was no wait. Arriving in Santiago in July, a busy time on the Camino, still no wait. There was no pre-registration in either case.
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    Where in Camino Frances (800km) Route Do I need to Spend more Time exploring the Cities/Towns?

    This thread is loaded with good information! I thank you contributors for the suggestions!
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    LIVE from the Camino Dog attack

    I had a somewhat similar experience in Zubiri, although without an actual bite. At the beginning of the bridge into town a woman was walking her dog. As I went to take a photo of the bridge the dog leapt for my throat. The woman didn't seem to care! I noticed that a lot of people who live...
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    Travel by train from Paris to St Jean Pied de Port.

    I made this trip in November of 2022. I had a ticket from Gare Montparnasse to St jean Pied de Port, with a change at Bayonne. Unfortunately, the onward train was cancelled (due to a strike, I was told), and I had to locate the bus to St Jean Pied de Port. I was informed that it was not...
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    Zubiri or Larrasoana?

    Hola, I cast my vote for Albergue Rio Agra Ibaia, in Zurbiri. I have stayed there and it was fine.
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    Rouen to Mont Saint Michel - Sep 2023

    Great Photos and a wonderful story! Thanks for the inspiration. St Michael is the patron saint of paratroopers, so a pilgrimage to Mont St Michel is on the list.
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    Madrid - ease of travelling from there to SDC

    Peregrina2000, Thanks for the information. When I did this in July, I didn't realize that there was a commuter train from Sol to Chamartin. It looks to be a good bit easier as the commuter train arrives nearer the national train.
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    Madrid - ease of travelling from there to SDC

    As I recall, Sol is a subway station in downtown Madrid. Chamartin is a train station with a completely different set of tracks on the outskirts of Madrid. In fact, as I recall, one arrives at the Chamartin stop on the subway and has to take an escalator to the ground level and then walk...
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    Best company for daily bag transport Sarria to Santiago?

    I can speak from recent experience. Last month I used NCS (Nunca Caminareis Solos), to transport my bag from Palas de Rei to Santiago. The price was reasonable and the bag was delivered without problem. I would certainly use this company again.
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