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Hello all,
Planned to do my camino in 2015 but couldn't (long story) and now I am back again starting my Camino in April 2019. Plan is to start walking from SJPDP April 7th, flights booked bags packed and ready to go.
My girlfriend and I are excited to experience the camino and of course meet...
Good day all,
Starting my Camino in April and I have a question regarding bed bugs and preventative sprays. Eye rolls and groans I know I know there have been so many bed bug posts but despite searching the forums I have been unable to find an answer.
My plan is to pre-treat my gear with...
Hello and welcome to the forum!
I don't see any reason at all why you couldn't plan for and complete your camino.
Having months and months and months to plan may be nice, but is not a necessity.
Use this forum as much as you can, order a guidebook and read it once, twice, three times cover to...
Thanks everyone, I too received a quote for 120 euros, I will try to see if anyone else is around to help share the cost but I don't think January 17th will be a busy day for pilgrims traveling to SJPDP. I don't think I will use this service if I end up solo, too expensive for my taste and...
Hello all,
I am just wondering if anyone has used or has heard of this airport transfer service?
http://www.biarritzairporttransfers.com/Biarritz-to-Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.html
I will need to get to SJPDP from Biarritz on Saturday the 17th and I am wondering if this would be a good option...
Hi Robo,
I too faced the same situation a few months ago when booing my flights (coming from Canada). I eventually decided to purchase a multi-city ticket, flying into Paris for the start of my camino and out of Madrid at the end of it.
In my research, getting to SJPDP from Paris or Madrid...
I read the book awhile ago, long before I heard of the camino. I thought it was a good read, I really like stories like hers. I will definitely see the movie when it comes around.
Thanks for the replies everyone, lots and lots of good information, both for and against taking a phone.
I never intended this thread to go on so long, I hope I didn't stir anything up as that was never my intention.
Since posting the original question, I've decided to take a phone. My iphone 4...
This is a great idea! I'm walking in January and I pledge to bring a big garbage day and do a clean up day at least once over the five weeks I'll be walking.
Hi cclala
I am no expert and I am not at all a seasoned traveller. I am walking my first camino in January 2015 and I am travelling from Alberta Canada.
Just an example of my travel plans below,
- Fly Calgary Alberta to Paris.
- Same day flight from Paris to Biarritz (easyjet, super cheap...
Every time I post a question to the forum, I spend a fair amount of time going back in forth in my mind,
"is this a stupid question?" and "this has probably been asked a thousand times".
I do search old posts as much as I can, but sometimes it's nice to ask the questions exactly how I want...
This has been my primary concern. I am not really too worried about emails, text messages, facebook etc as I am not really into that stuff even when it is accessible.
Emergencies are of small concern to me (but not NO concern) but primarily I worry about being cold, tired, blistered and...
Thanks everyone, may I ask what is meant by "burner phone", are you meaning I should buy a cheap phone once I am in spain? Or buy a cheap unlocked phone here in Canada before I go over?
Either way great information and after reading some replies I will most surely be taking a phone of some...
Good morning everyone!
Just this morning as I was getting into my truck to drive to work, I dropped my cell phone into a huge snow drift. It's now totally dead which isn't a huge deal as it was very old and ready to be exchanged basically anytime. However, I was planning on bringing my phone...
Have an excellent trip!
I was asking the same question just awhile ago as I will be departing SJPDP on the 15th of January, who knows, our paths may cross.
Buen Camino!
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