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    Rethinking my CF-ish route after Burgos (and I start in 7 days!)

    I'm only here to address arriving in Burgos on Easter weekend. I absolutely love Burgos. Be sure to take the option to walk through the park as you get close to Burgos. But I think being in Burgos would rob you of the beauty and enjoyment because of the throngs of people being there. Burgos...
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    Must see or favorite sites

    Definitely see as much as you can before (or after) you start your walk.
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    Walking during Semana Santa 2024

    He could stay at Jesus y Maria albergue one night, then elsewhere another night if money is tight or if he wants to experience this albergue (I love Jesus y Maria).
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    One More Step

    This is amazing
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    Albergues at SJPP

    I would also recommend, during the busy season, in Pamplona on the weekends, either arriving at the municipals by 1:00 PM, or have a reservation. This year, in late May, on either Fri or Sat, Jesus y Maria was filled by 2PM. There were a lot of pilgrims arriving after 2 PM who were online and on...
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    Returning to CF after 6 years, anything new I must take into account?

    I walked late May thru early Pamplona. It will be very very hot so start early--no later than 7AM, especially if heat adversely affects your exercise tolerance
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    First time

    If it is 10 days total, and especially if you have to travel far/overnight, I would suggest: Day 1--travel to Madrid (if from the US, it would likely be overnight) Day 2--travel to Sarria Days 3,4,5,6,7,8--walk from Sarria to Santiago (if you are really strong walkers, you may be able to do it...
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    How many days

    1. How old are you 2. Are you in good shape 3. About how many miles a day do you think you will be able to walk in mixed terrain ( flat areas and some hilly areas). 4. Without more input from you, anything would be a guess 5. You also need to advise if heat adversely affects your strength
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    LIVE from the Camino FRANCÉS: Flies, spiders, isolation & roommates: not what I expected!

    I felt lonely for the first 3-5 days of the two caminos that I walked alone. On one trip I hooked up with an Aussie, and we are still friends. On the other trip I took alone, there were a few women that that I would walk with. I actually realized that I met more friends when I started alone (on...
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    Sketching along the way

    I've looked at all of the sketches posted here. They are fantastic.
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    I'm looking for someone

    I don't know if it's OK to post this, but here goes. I'm looking for a woman from New Zealand named Tracy. She is traveling with Steve and Barry. She and I have the same medical condition, and have never met another person with the same problem. I had hoped to run into her on the trail again...
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    Booking ahead?

    I think the best advice is from someone on the route. We just ended our Roncesvalle to Burgos today. It is imperative that you reserve in Orison or Roncesvalle NOW (though if you get to Roncesvalle by 1 Pm, it may not be a problem). We arrived May 18th at 4:15 pm, with a reservation, and...
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    Pamplona suggestions needed.

    WOW. I have spent hours and hours trying to make a reservation in Pamplona on Sat, May 20th without success. I used Gronze, the Brierly book, places listed on Jacotrans, and even googled "albergues in Pamplona". I have contacted Places via their websites, by calling and texting using what's app...
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    RETHINK walking the Frances

    Thank you for letting us know of your situation currently. Hopefully it will calm down and improve. I leave soon and have the first 2 nights booked. I will now make sure I have at least a 3rd night booked.
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    RETHINK walking the Frances

    It is so NOT fair to berate this pilgrim, who is describing her situation. She should be thanked so that people can try to figure out the best way to make sure that they do have a bed. And if this is her first time, walking the Camino, Frances, despite trying to figure out everything you can...
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    RETHINK walking the Frances

    Since the pilgrim is "boots on the ground" and is stating facts, it might be best to heed her experienc, THEN one can try to figure out how best to make it work for them, or delay/cancel.
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    Albergues full in Orisson - bad time to start?

    You usually have to get the Orisson reservation about a month in advance. First, see if you can get a reservation a day earlier (it's only 3 1/2 hours to get there) OR 1 day later. Unless you are in really good shape, I would definitely stop in Orisson.
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    Will finding a bed be a challenge in May on the Frances?

    To me, Orisson is the most critical reservation to make ahead of time. I had read of some people making a reservation only to find they did not. I think that would be very rare but I made my reservation ahead, then confirmed the reservation 1 to 2 weeks ahead AND 1-2 days ahead just to be sure...

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