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I have flown into Madrid four times from the US. If you select a flight which arrives in early morning you can catch a bus for Pamplona at terminal T4 (your arrival terminal). The bus station in Pamplona is across the street from the Hostel Navarra which is a good place to stay. Overnight there...
I was a somewhat older pilgrim at age 82. I collapsed near Zubri at the paseo Roland on Sept 2, 2017 and was taken to the hospital in Pamplona, evaluated, and released. I was told by the doctor there was no charge. Later, at home, I received a bill for about 350 Euros and paid it. I was insured...
I usually carry 100 euros per day on the Camino. This is carried as follows assuming a 60 day Camino or a total of 6000 euros. I carry 3000 euros concealed and sewn into a "secret" place in my back pack. I also have a leg pouch which straps around the calf with two straps and Velcro. This holds...
I am a us citizen of some age and have Medicare and Blue Cross/Blue Shield when at home. Medicare does not apply out of the US but BC/BS does. On Sept. 9, 2016 I collapsed on the Camino Frances just short of Zubiri. I was taken by ambulance to Pamplona where I was examined and released. I...
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