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    SJPdP one night or two?

    I came to SJPD overnight from the US via Madrid--bus to Pamplona--share taxi to SJPD so this was a long trip. I saw a few sights such as the Arch on the Camino on my arrival date then only walked to, and stayed in Orisson (3 1/2 hours), the next day. This worked well for me.
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    Traveling from US

    Baiona, Portugal or Baiona, Spain?
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    Flying from the US

    Yes, whichever airlines you decide on, for ANY trip, if you use a 3rd party site/search, always then go to the direct airline site to book.
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    Bus/train - From Santiago to Porto

    Since you will be traveling during a busy time, I recommend that once you are nearing Santiago, and know what day you need to travel from Santiago, it is best to buy the tickets a few days ahead. I made the mistake of waiting to buy a ticket 1 day ahead, and some of the bus times were already...
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    Timing - Flight Arrival to Boarding the Alsa Bus at Madrid's T4

    I think everyone did.
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    Where to land and transfer to Roncesvalles

    From the US, I have always arrived early in the AM and found that the train from Madrid to Pamplona is faster/easier that the train from Barcelona to Pamplona.
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    Timing - Flight Arrival to Boarding the Alsa Bus at Madrid's T4

    You should have plenty of time. However I don't advise buying ahead of time. It takes about 10 min to figure out the machine and what ticket to purchase. And if your plane comes in early, you will likely want to buy an earlier ticket, if there is an earlier train going to Ponferrada.
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    Madrid to SJPP in one day?

    Please also book Roncesvalle. Late May of this year, many people arrived (esp after 3 PM) to find there were no beds. Eventually all albergues and hotels all the way to Pamplona were full. Just my experience but it was painful to see so many turned away.
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    I'm looking for accommodations around CDG airport, Paris

    I have never come via Paris, but I can't imagine trying to find a reasonably priced accommodation there. If you have time, it might be best to at least go to the next city of your journey. I'm not sure of your origin country but from the US, I always fly into Madrid, take a train from the train...
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    Madrid to SJPP in one day?

    You will likely see/meet other pilgrims on the train from Madrid to Pamplona. At the alsa train station, if don't get there in time to catch a train to SJPP, there is an attached taxi area in the lower floor. You can usually meet others wanting to share a taxi (if you didn't already on the...
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    25% off Interrail Passes

    Word is that France, in 2024, will make a 30 day pass available (for unlimited travel) for a very cheap price (I can't remember the exact price but < $50. However, not valid for high speed trains. So watch for this is you have plans to travel France in 2024.
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    Madrid Hotel, apartment Recomendations

    I was just in Madrid. I would recommend AirBNB. I love Plaza Mayor and spreading outward, especially to the Palace Royal.
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    Luggage Transfer Service

    I too had used Jacotrans, with no problems, for 3 previous caminos. This year, using Jacotrans with the 1st transporter was wonderful. However, on the next stage, that started just before Burgos, I found Eduardo, or someone that worked for him, to be quite nasty on 2 different occasions . I was...
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    Pamplona Airport to SJDPP on 6 October 2023

    You just have to make sure you go to the correct bus station in Pamplona.
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    Checking your backpack on flights

    I used to always just put my bag on the conveyor belt, with my poles inside (but sticking out slightly). Then on my 2nd or 3rd trip, I was told that I couldn't have my poles sticking out. But, the airline did not have a box to put them in. Eventually, they taped together 2 smaller boxes to...
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    Taxi from Pamplona to Roncesvalle

    We just got the Pamplona and arrived at the Train station. We are taking a local bus to the main bus station. We are trying to get to Roncesvalle. I would like to get to Roncesvalle ASAP in order to see the museum. I have the name and phone number one taxi driver who is unavailable. I will try...
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    Do you have any advice for potential flight disruption?

    Unfortunately, I suspect you don't travel a lot. You have 2 big no-no's: 1. You can look on Expedia, Travelocity, or other sites but NEVER book through them. It can be hard to get through to them for help. 2. NEVER, EVER use 2 different airlines unless you absolutely must. If you are...
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    Strategy on staying more than one night in a town

    I can think of 2 two reasons, why a Pilgrim's may switch from one place to the other in the same town. First, it's a Pilgrim's is not quite familiar with the system, and after the first night, finds out that they can't spend a second night. Secondly, if money is really really tight, so the...
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    Leaving Leon - take a taxi to the outskirts????

    I also found that area to be run down and, as a female, I personally would make sure I'm walking with someone, or near another hiker. But it wouldn't keep me from walking it. The alternative route through Mazarife sounds wonderful (but you still have to go through some of the industrial area).
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    Flights home after Camino

    It depends on many factors and you did not say what country you are from (travel time) or how fit you are for hiking. In addition, you might want to see if there is any charge for changing an airline date. This is how I did it (I am from the US): 2 days travel 33 days hiking if going by the John...

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