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Hi there! I have my bus ticket from Pamplona to SJPP already. I am staying in an albergue in Pamplona the night before, and it's a mere walking distance to the bus station.
Yup a horrible descent, arguably the worst one of the entire Camino Frances....I was glad I had knee sleeve/braces on and used my staff. I also walked it in dry weather; otherwise it would be the road for me
On the Camino Frances last summer, I used a combination of trail runners and Teva hiking sandals. It was a perfect combination. When I needed more ankle support on certain portions of the trail, the trail runners were supreme. The hiking sandals are perfect for regions like the Meseta - flat and...
I loved Viana. Burial place of Cesare Borgia...how cool is that? I also stayed at the former "palace" now converted to hotel for a pleasant and temporary escape from the albergues. A nice little town with great spots to eat/drink.
I popped a bottle of champagne at the finish in front of the Cathedral and several of us drank from it merrily. We had just completed a 800 km walk and we earned it. No one cared, nor should they.
That’s not what I said. There is a lot of worry, discussion and fear about the infamous QR code. Going through all the steps for nothing seems ridiculous
I spent several hours researching and processing the acquisition of a QR code for Spain. I flew into Madrid last night. Not one person asked to see it. Bureaucracy at its finest.
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