The terrain is difficult on the Frances. We walked it in April this year. We thought we were prepared as we could handle long distances (15-18 miles) quite easily, however we really struggled with the rocky terrain as it was much more of a factor...
I just completed the Camino Frances and it was my first Camino. I’m from Canada and have limited Spanish. My first advice-get a SIM card for your phone. I used Masmovil - coverage was outstanding in France and Spain. It cost 10.99 euros a month...
Just in case you didn’t know…there is a daily bus Pamplona to SJPP at 12 noon. It’s inexpensive and comfortable. You can repurchase tickets on line at ALSA
Jim Santiago-the issue might not be just a simple Dr visit to pay out of pocket. What if one gets hit by a car, motorbike etc. things happens. Spains medical care is good but a week in the ICU at any hospital will be huge dollars. IMHO it is...
I have mixed feelings about this post. It is our first Camino. We researched and read John’s book. We were lead to believe to pack light, do not pack for all the “what if” scenarios because you can’t carry all that. So we brought appropriate...
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