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    Botafumerio out of service

    I posted this so pilgrims would know the botafumerio would not be used in the Mass for at least through the month of May and they could perhaps adjust their plans if they were hoping to extend their stay to experience it.
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    Botafumerio out of service

    I requested a Mass to be offered with the botafumerio from the Cathederal for May 27th. Here is the update from the Cathederal: “We are contacting you to inform you that unfortunately the botafumeiro service will not be re-established for the requested date.” So it looks like it will be under...
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    Mt. Trega - A. Guardia taxi

    Thank you JoEllen. We will be on the lookout for a taxi. We are not spending the night in AGuardia but moving on to Oia. FYI- I did email the AG visitors office and received this response: We are sorry to inform you that El Monte does not have any shuttle bus from the town. Yes, you can contact...
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    Mt. Trega - A. Guardia taxi

    We would like to go up to Monte Santa Tregla to see the archiological site, church and view but I do not want to add the 7.2 rt KM to our day (and especially walk the downhill). Does anyone have experience with taxi's from the Cultural Center? The Cultural Center appears to be on the Camino...
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    Queues at the Cathedral?

    FYI - The botafumerio is out for repairs. When I inquired last week about the date of May 27 to the cathederal below is there response. As most go to see the botafumerio, when there is no chance of seeing it I imagine seating is not an issue. Repairs may not be completed by June. (translated by...
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    Hello starting SJPDP May 11, 2022

    Due to an unexpected surgery we had to postpone our Camino until September. Enjoy the spring flowers!
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    September 22,2022

    Don, It’s such a bummer to have to reschedule. Training wise we really did the work and felt strong and ready to go (we’re 60 & 66). Unfortunately I have to have an unexpected surgery in April and there was just not enough recovery time. I’m not sure if we are going to fly to Biarritz and...
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    September 22,2022

    Hello Alli, We are Bill and Renee from Washington, USA. We were originally scheduled to leave May 12 but have had to reschedule to September 22 from SJPDP.
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    Carpool Biarritz to SJPDP 10 May 2022

    We are (2) on the flight from CDG with reservations for the Express Bourricot on May 10 at 1400 so there's three for sure. We're traveling from Seattle.
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    Hello starting SJPDP May 11, 2022

    What a great way to celebrate your birthdays! Congratulations. I’ll be turning 60 in March too (my husband will be 66 then). I’m excited to go back. We’ll now be leaving on May 12 and going a little slower this time, with more rest days, so you guys may catch up with us. We’re no experts but if...
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    Can anyone help me with transit times at CDG?

    As a back up If you find yourself delayed you could always taxi (about 55 E) to Montparnasse.
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    Starting Camino Frances May 29, 2022!

    Congratulations! We also stayed in private rooms. For two it wasn't that much more and we still had our meals with other pilgrims. Have you had success booking ahead already by emailing direct?
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    Hello starting SJPDP May 11, 2022

    Hello--Bill and Renee, in our sixties, will travel from Seattle, USA (Via Paris) to SJPDP and begin on May 11, 2022 to Leon. We completed Leon to Santiago in October 2019. Looking forward to the first half but still in awe over Galicia. From Leon we will transfer to Santiago for Pentecost (June...
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    What is the nicest thing that anyone has said to you on the camino?

    "How can I help?"
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    Pre-Camino walking regimes - are they worth it? Do they work? Are they needed?

    We almost had to go home on our first Camino due to my partner having a perfect storm of exhaustion and low electrolytes that had showed symptoms of a heart attack. It came on fast with no real warning on day 9. After a day of rest and a slow few days he was ok but it was very frightening. I...
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