Bed bugs can be living anywhere, but I have walked many caminos since 2008, every year. I have never seen a bed bug. I always check mattresses, liners, blankets, etc. Never seen a trace of them. But I have seen many "pilgrim" brutes, who I would...
Because you can board the bus for the eastward journey at any of the stops on the Spanish side of the border. If you try the ALSA website it will allow you to choose Pamplona, Zubiri or Roncesvalles as your departure point but it will not allow...
True. But ALSA do not sell tickets to Roncesvalles and you are not supposed to get off there. Part of their licence conditions for this route is that you board in Spain and get off in France. Not supposed to be used for journeys that begin and...
The ALSA bus from Pamplona to SJPP makes a stop in Roncesvalles. Departs daily at 12:00. Use St. Jean as the destination and it lists the 5 intermediate stops.
Website: Alsa.com
There are two per day Monday to Saturday. No Sunday service. Run by Autocares Artieda. Details of time and fares on their website.
https://www.autocaresartieda.com/
Your best bet is to get to a Farmacia ASAP. They are skilled at dealing with pilgrim maladies, especially blisters. Get rid of your Compeeds, as they will tear your skin off when you remove them or when they fall off. They sold me some antiseptic...
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