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    Best app to accurately record distances, elevation and descent per day

    Let your body do the talking The less you bring from home the better You are entering an area that has a very different culture than us , embrace it and enjoy the days and weeks ahead.
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    Spain total solar eclipse, August 12, 2026: Are camino towns preparIng?

    There is a saying on the wall in the albergue in St JPdP , warning pilgrims about the month ahead. It might be applicable here; How do you make God laugh ? Tell him your plans
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    Maybe a rude question! How old are you?

    I hope you don't have a Rioja and ticked the 2nd or third box ......lol
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    Is there a shuttle bus from CDG Paris airport to Montparnasse train station?

    Had booked 3 places the year COVID hit. We were tossing up whether to turn towards Santo Domingo before Pamplona The owners of the Hotels we booked on the Baztan we lovely and understanding. Yes , they go alright the Basque.
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    Is there a shuttle bus from CDG Paris airport to Montparnasse train station?

    We actually walked from just outside of Biarritz to the above town and then onto Irun , along the water they said….was hard as accomodation was scarce. The first day on the Norte is still the hardest mate , no matter how many days warming up. Lovely town St Jean de Luz.
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    Is there a shuttle bus from CDG Paris airport to Montparnasse train station?

    Only wrote the above because the OP has taken leave and disappeared. Only mentioned the above for discussion on variants for repeat pilgrims/ walkers instead of what the 1,000 walkers do every week in St JPdP CWB In 2008 when we stuffed up our first Camino ( following the leader etc) and with...
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    Is there a shuttle bus from CDG Paris airport to Montparnasse train station?

    And to give the OP a little more to think about Pelerina what would you do if repeating a Camino. The train leaves Montparnasse hourly , half go direct to Bayonne. The other half go via Dax , a diversion made on the GR65 via St Palais by many French walkers who were in our company for the month...
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    Is there a shuttle bus from CDG Paris airport to Montparnasse train station?

    The answer is the train . And I'm sure the OP will determine which line as they know the time restraints etc
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    Between Pamplona and Najera

    It’s Spring where you are and here’s a bit more for your step . Forget the bus back to Viana and walking in , you’re too close to Najera. LaGuardia is only a 20 minutes bus ride , go there. If they drop you off at the bottom bus stop get the elevator to the city gates. Now 4 S , do something...
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    Between Pamplona and Najera

    We stayed three nights in Logrono to play up, we’re getting old On one day we bused back to Viana and walked in luggage free We visited Laguardia (visit the old city underground , great tour) Then we went to the wine festival in Haro Spectacular display in city squate Then mate it was a very...
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    LIVE from the Camino Muddy stretches between Rabanal and Molinaseca

    Even in the best of weather this section is one where care is required Many a rolled ankle etc have occurred on these rocky slopes. Slow up and no records is good advice when planning Rabanal to Molinaseca
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    Transport back from Orisson if full booked

    Many years ago I would have agreed But now down hill kills the knees whilst uphill is a breeze
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    Backpacks Check-in or carry-on

    When we get to the check in counter with only a back pack ................ you then get your booking papers and passports from the pocket of the said back pack. They will not ask you to place underneath Qatar from Australia are not Ryan / Easy Jet etc .........they know you are on a 24 hour...
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    Backpacks Check-in or carry-on

    My Deuter 42l is 60cm I repeat , they have never stopped me with this as “carry on” in over a decade. If you want to put crap in the top then the 60 cm increases . That’s why toiletries are purchased on arrival . I don’t have a favourite shampoo 🤫🤫😉 The dearest clothing in here in Australia ...
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    Would I be likely to encounter leeches on the CF in April/May?

    You will get blisters and have sore feet , You should have a head ache at least once or twice when celebrating in Muxia. You will get cold , sweaty and maybe get too much sun if walking too far on some days. You will encounter snooring and flatulence , but mate Relax , You will not come...
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