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    Camino Frances 2024 Biking Accident

    I'm so sorry this happened to you! Cyclists need to not only give a warning but SLOW DOWN! Did the cyclist that did this even stop to help after they knocked you down?
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    New to the Camino

    Exactly. My first time I didn't have an app or a guide book! I did have the paper from the Pilgrim Office in SJPdP with the stages and all the albergues.
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    Phoenix Arizona person doing Frances starting Aug 28 2024

    Please make a separate post with the "ride share" prefix in the Camino Francés forum: https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/forums/camino-frances-most-popular-route.12/ And as @David Tallan said, contact your local chapter of American Pilgrims. The Valley of the Sun chapter is very active...
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    New to the Camino

    St Jean Pied de Port is basically "pilgrim central." You will definitely not be alone, and there will be many people you can ask questions of - the Pilgrims Office, the hospitaleros where you sleep, and your fellow pilgrims. I suggest downloading a couple of Camino apps, like Wise Pilgrim and...
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    Best time to reserve flights, trains, accommodations, etc.?

    For May 2025 I recommend starting either mid April or after May 15th. The beginning of May is one of the busiest times for starting from St Jean Pied de Port. If you want to split the stage between SJPdP and Roncesvalles start checking the websites for Auberge Borda and Refuge Orisson in...
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    Upcycle walking poles

    Pilgrim House has no affiliation with the Pilgrim Office. It's a place of respite and assistance for pilgrims. If you are lucky you can meet @natefaith there. Unfortunately, they are closed on Wednesdays and Sundays. https://www.pilgrimhousesantiago.com/
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    Travel from Paris to St Jean Pied de Port

    The French train company, SNCF. https://www.sncf-connect.com/ Train from Gare Montparnasse to Bayonne, then transfer to the smaller train to SJPdP.
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    Travel from Paris to St Jean Pied de Port

    Actually, only two trains. Montparnasse to Bayonne, then transfer to a smaller train to SJPdP.
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    Travel from Paris to St Jean Pied de Port

    I'm definitely no expert on Paris, but both times that I've been there I've taken one of the free (not totally free - the guides rely on tips) walking tours available, and always learn something new. As far as I know, most trains to Bayonne, then on to SJPdP depart from Gare Montparnasse. The...
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    Newbie

    I live in Southern Oregon, but I grew up in Sacramento. I find the weather along the Camino to be very similar to California and Southern Oregon.
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    My first Camino in May

    I just told my husband today that I'm in the indecision phase of my planning - and I've already done 7 Caminos!
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    Newbie

    The Camino Francés is no more humid than California.
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    Avoiding the Crowd on the last 5 stages. Where to stay

    Last June I joined the Francés from the Primitivo at Melide. After lunch in Melide my walking companions and I continued on to Boente. The next day we stayed at Albergue Astrar near Santa Irene - our group we're the only pilgrims staying there that night. It's 700 meters off of the Camino...
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    Maybe a rude question! How old are you?

    How many of us do?!
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    Maybe a rude question! How old are you?

    @Pelerina - your mother sounds a lot like mine, who is 93 and still lives in her own home with her boyfriend of the same age and drives on road trips (the road trip part makes me nervous though!). She and her boyfriend go to the gym at least twice a week, play bridge regularly, and have a more...
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    Maybe a rude question! How old are you?

    Which is too bad, because I find the Camino information on those types of platforms to be disjointed. IMHO this forum is the best source of Camino information, but I might be biased. 😉
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    I forgot to introduce myself: I'm Miri, Shalom from Israel!

    I think that some of the recent posts on this thread may have missed the fact @mirinitz walked her Camino 6 months ago.
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    Introducing myself

    Buen Camino! Which route are you planning on?
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    Frances or Norte, the social aspect

    Actually, accommodation can be more difficult on the Norte. Yes, there are fewer pilgrims, but inexpensive pilgrim accommodations are far less than the Francés, especially the early stages. I find that the Norte requires a bit more planning than the Francés because of the accommodation issue...
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