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Another suggestion...as you walk, you may want to snap a photo whenever there is a sign with a phone number for a taxi.
You will have the number if you need it as you walk. I heard that the taxi drivers know the Camino very well and even if
not...
If the weather is agreeable, then I personally would shoot for SJPdP, but you can't go wrong with Roncevalles either. SJPdP elling points for me are that it's a charming village with a lot of history that is tangible and that it has unique...
Gianni,
Thanks so much for your reply!
I had already decided to stick with my SJPP start on Feb 16 (and breaking the stage in two as you suggest), but your message boosts my confidence with that decision. I'm happy to hear that the route is very...
Hi all!
One year ago I started the Camino Frances. It was my first time backpacking and my two biggest concerns were "where do I sleep" and "what do I eat." So I wanted to talk about my experiences with the food I relied on based on...
You could consider starting in Ostabat instead. It is about 20 km further away from Santiago than SJPP is. According to my guide by Don Elias, it is where the routes from Paris, Vezelay and Le Puy merge and thus might be considered the start of...
I see you've gotten any good answers to your query, but I'll chime in.
I think the only reason to start in SJPP is if you have it in your mind that that's the "correct" place to start.
I ended up starting from Pamplona in early April 2022...
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