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Thank you from a first-timer. I’m taking the bus from Pamplona to Roncesvalles on Monday, 6 May. I was unable to get a reservation and freak out every time I see the forum notifications come through my email. I keep reminding myself I’m in Spain not a great wilderness. I will repeat to myself: I...
It is very common to get nervous just before starting your Camino. This isn't necessarily a good reason to change your plans at the last moment.
At this time of year, every year, the forum and other Camino web sites get lots of panicked posts from first timers about how busy it is around St...
I did Roncesvalles to Pamplona in one hump in 2003 because of a bed shortage in Zubiri/closed refugio at Larrasoaña.
Back then catching a taxi was considered cheating so I plodded on and on and on and arrived at the outskirts of Pamplona at 9pm. Next day I staggered across the city to Cizur...
Each of our four CFs began in September. There were crushing numbers of pilgrims hiking from Roncesvalles. We spoke with one pilgrim that started the day in Roncesvalles and he intended to stay in Zubiri, but not a single bed was available. He decided to check "the next town" and no beds were...
Anyone wants to sharetaxi from Pamplona to St. Jean Pied De port this Sunday April 28th? I will not be able to catch the bus and i do not want to stay overnight at Pamplona. So far the price for a taxi is 160 EUROS. Thank you.
This happens. I contracted severe bronchitis in 2013, the first few days out of SJPdP, and limped into Pamplona. Having a private hotel room with heat that I controlled helped a lot. I slept in my sleeping bag, under the covers, with the extra blanket on top - with the heat turned up as high as...
Hi.
Is anybody interested in sharing a taxi between Pamplona and SJPP on Monday, 29 April? Sometime in the morning, otherwise, I will catch a bus at 12 pm. There will be two of us traveling.
I am arriving by train into Pamplona on Thursday 2 May 2024 at 13:05pm. Is anyone else arriving at that time so we can share a taxi to St Jean? The current schedule only has an Alsa bus departing Pamplona at midday. The taxi can be booked in advance with Tele Taxi Sanfermin but is 113 EU if a...
I am arriving by train into Pamplona on Thursday 2 May 2024 at 13:05pm. Is anyone else arriving at that time so we can share a taxi to St Jean? The current schedule only has an Alsa bus departing Pamplona at midday. The taxi can be booked in advance with Tele Taxi Sanfermin but is 113 EU if a...
I am arriving by train into Pamplona on Thursday 2 May 2024 at 13:05pm. Is anyone else arriving at that time so we can share a taxi to St Jean? The current schedule only has an Alsa bus departing Pamplona at midday. The taxi can be booked in advance with Tele Taxi Sanfermin but is 113 EU if a...
Hi Karan
I am arriving by train from Barcelona scheduled for arrival at 13:05 April 22nd, so timing works.
Are you arriving by train?
I would share a taxi - placed a reservation with Teletaxi San Fermin a few weeks back and indicated I was willing to share the taxi.
Roy
Last September, I actually ended up not booking ahead and just connected with other pilgrims at the Pamplona airport to share a taxi. It worked well and that’s how I met one of my best friends from the Camino! Let it happen! Buen Camino!
I considered booking ahead, but think this might be a better option. Last year in April there were numerous taxis at the train station. I also need to stop in old town for a couple items that are sold at Caminoteca pilgrims shop before heading to St Jean Pied de Port. They're not available in SJPDP.
Get ear plugs at a Ferrateria they are called tapones para los odios. At least that is what they are called in Mexico. Just get those cheap rubber ones. Twist them and then put them in your ears. To seal them just twist them in the opposite direction after they are in your ears.
I have stayed in...
Ok, normal for Spain not to post flights until just before flight. You will know next time.
Are you going to start in Pamplona?Buen Camino. You are a seasoned pilgrim now. You can impart wisdom on the less experienced Pilgrims. Wish I was there.
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