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The refuge Saint Jacques 7 rue Gosse in Bayonne will open its doors to pilgrims for the new season from March 25 to April 1, 2024. Will close from April 1 to 8 due to the ham fair. Reopening April 8, 2024 until October 31.
As you said, shipping is not an issue, it's finding somewhere to accept it for you. You might need to book a hotel in SJPP and ask if you can send your bags there.
Whiz Air is just about the most expensive for baggage of all the airlines.
@Milinko - You need to give us more information. Where are you flying from/to and on what airline are these two flights?
Is it possible to pay for one hold bag for the two of you instead of two cabin bags? You should be able to put both...
I always check in my rucksack when I fly Ryanair from the UK to Spain, and every time I do so, it costs me more than my seat does. This May, I paid £17 for my seat (I think...) and about £25 for my backpack. I'm prepared to pay that much so that...
Hi guys,
Thank you for your answers.
We'll be flying with my mom within the EU - first to Milan with Wizz Air, and then Milan - Bordeaux on Ryan Air.
Both budget flights and for 2 backpacks it would cost 70 euros each = 140 euros.
So, we decided...
Hi guys,
We've been looking for information if it's possible to send our backpacks ahead to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, but haven't been able to find any so far. We'll be flying Sofia (Bulgaria) - Milan, Milan - Bordeaux and changing 2 flights, and...
Well hidden always. The best spot for me is about one km from a village, about 100 to 150 meters from the path, in a hollow if possible, screened by bushes or trees and with good sightlines.
My tent, tarp or bivvi is green.
I use Google maps to...
I've used a tent on the Camino for years, and I always carry one still (or a tarp) when I go, though I tend to use abergues more now. During COVID I camped exclusively for 1,500 km as everything was closed. I've camped in -5 and 40°.
It's a...
Most replies you get will most likely be from people who have never camped along the Camino.
It is not a very common thing to do, so most will advise against it without actually having personal experience.
I've brought my tent and have actually...
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