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    What did you read on your Camino

    I just returned from walking the Camino Frances, and then from Santiago to Finisterre. I had my Brierley Guidebook (and was given his guidebook for the camino Finisterre) and I found it to be useful on many levels, despite its flaws. I also took with me Eckhart Tolle's A New Earth. I bought it...
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    Evening bag

    I have cargo pockets... and one of those pockets for passport, etc. that hangs around my neck under my clothes... and I carry a Chico sack, a great grocery bag that has an attached stuff-pouch. Weighs next to nothing, holds a lot, dries quick, has a clip to attach to your pack or bellt-loop. One...
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    Larrasoaña

    For anyone planning to stay the night in Larrasoaña... the albergue is not such a great place. In general (contrary to the Brierley guide) the people runing it were quite unwelcoming. One woman who stayed there described them as "vicious" when I spoke to her the next morning. The facilities are...
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    Albergos! Questions!

    I have the very latest edition of the Brierley guidebook, which says Orrison is open all year. I was a bit chagrined to find that they are indeed closed for the season. I crossed via the Napolean Route on Oct. 20, in pouring rain, walking slowly because I am a chubby middle-aged lady. I did...
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    LIVE from the Camino St. Jean to Larrasoaña

    I am at the albergue in Larrasoaña, having taken a short day today. The doors are open, but nobody is here. The sign says they will be back at 6pm to stamp credentials.
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    LIVE from the Camino St. Jean to Larrasoaña

    Re: Madrid, Pamplona, on to St. Jean! I am checked in and spending the night at Jesus y Maria Albergue in Pamplona... as the bus only goes once a day, and it had already left before I arrived in Pamplona. At the Albergue, I met a fellow from Boston who had done just what I plan... that is...
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    LIVE from the Camino St. Jean to Larrasoaña

    Re: In Madrid, on my way to St. Jean Madrid was wonderful, and fairly easy. I stayed at Hostal Miralva near the center of the city. Decent accomodations, with singles as well as dorms. (I stayed in a dorm and was glad to meet some helpful people.) I took the Metro from the airport to get...
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    Is there a pilgrim office in Madrid?

    Thank you for your suggestions. I did not see all of them before getting to Madrid. I stayed an extra day there to decompress from my flight... and this morning took the train to Pamplona. I am currently "lost" here... and need to figure out how to get to St. Jean.
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    LIVE from the Camino St. Jean to Larrasoaña

    Hola! This is all both easier and more challenging than I imagined. My plans have adjusted a bit, I will stay in Madrid tonight and tomorrow night... then head for St. Jean. By then, I should have figured out how to get there. This already feels like a great adventure... as well as being my...
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    Once again with thanks

    Margaret, I'll be right behind you... starting out on the 18th. I want you to know that I have found much inspiration in your blogs and your posts here. I appreciate how helpful and kind you are to everyone. Buen Camino!
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    Walking Camino de Frances in November 2012

    I am happy to see I am not the only one planning things at the last minute. :) I too, just feel called to do this, and it feels like if I waited any longer the window for me to go would be past. Everything just came together... and so I said Yes, I will go. I'll be starting out from SJPdP Oct...
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    Is there a pilgrim office in Madrid?

    Thank you! Yes, I will be staying near Puerta del Sol. I have reservations at Hostal Miralva for the night of the 16th. I did not see the Plaza de Santiago on the map, can you tell me where it is in relation to Puerta del Sol?
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    Is there a pilgrim office in Madrid?

    I get to Madrid Oct 16 at 9:05 am. I am thinking I will stay that day and night in Madrid, and head to St. Jean on the 17th. Is there a pilgrim office in Madrid where I can get my credential? Or is it better to get that in SJPdP?
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    Best way to get from Madrid to SJPP

    I will arrive in Madrid Oct. 16 at 0905, and hope to make it to SJPP that day. I am starting to be nervous that I don't have a more concrete plan... and I am finding it difficult to sort through the plethora of information on this site. It's looking like the bus to Pamplona, and then a taxi to...
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    Walking in October 2012

    I will arrive in Madrid the morning of Oct.16, and hope to make it to SJPdP that day... and start my first Camino the morning of the 17th or 18th. I am feeling a little bit frightened, as I will be on my own, my language skills are minimal, and though I am fairly healthy and strong I am not by...
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