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Dear All: There is a lot of information on this site about travel from the airport to which ever destination however I didn't see anything about the necessity to pre-book bus tickets. My flight arrives in Madrid at 7:55 am, traveling from Toronto,Canada. There is a 10 am bus from T4 for Astorga...
Did you have enough time? I'm in the same situation. I arrive in Madrid 7:55am, flying in from Toronto and would like to catch the 10am bus from T4 to Astorga. How was your walk?
Thanks! I booked my flight today. If I give myself 4 travel days, I've got 13 days to walk from Astorga to Santiago! Bought my pack too. Ready to roll! Excited.
Thank you both, Rick and Felipe, for your replies. To be safe, starting from Astorga seems wise. Very nervous here. I have so much to do if I take this on in essentially 5 days. At least I had worked-in my hiking boots back in the spring. At least I think I have! Now to get a pack and try it out...
Dear Camino Trekkers! My plan was to have completed the Camino Frances, from SJPD to Santiago by mid-June. However, it was not to be. Now, today, I find myself able to take a 2 to 3 weeks if I leave this Monday, Tuesday at the latest! What's worrying me is that I stopped "training" for my Camino...
I'm having the same dilemma. I've decided to walk the Camino alone next year starting at the end of May. This past weekend, I shared this with my good friend, who in fact told me about the Camino years ago. She asked if she can come along as it's been her dream. I didn't say no, but for me it's...
Hi DeadFred! I'm new to this post. Joined today. I plan to do a solo walk starting from SJPP starting late May-early June. Date TBD. Well, this seals it! Typing these words on this forum gave me butterflies in my stomach.
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