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LMAO ! You have to admit, it’s one of the indignities we all face on this and other situations in the various things we take for granted in our home life. My favorite is trying to get out of the top bunk and missing the step to get down safely and then Karpluk on the floor with a large bang...
For me, the easiest route was to get to Paris at Charles De Gaulle and take the train all the way to SJDPD and you walk a short distance to the visitor center. I did not even book a reservation for shelter. Been known to sleep on picnic benches if needed. Not in a rush to do this trip. Be...
I recently (two weeks ago) booked my flight out of Atlanta GA USA direct to Paris to Charles De Gaulle airport. I booked a train from CDG to St Jean Pied de Porto. There is a change of train at Bayonne to the SJPDP which is the end of the line station where the visitor office is located. You...
I will invoke my Blue Blaze rule. I get the sense this is not on the Camino Frances route. So I will stay on the White Blaze (Frances) and hope I get to Santiago successfully.
I purchased some Black Diamond Z poles ($139) which fold in thirds and pack neatly within my 40 liter backpack. tapped on electrical caps on the tips and used some duct tape to hold them in place. Cleared thru TSA this week in Atlanta without issue.
Such a fascinating history lesson for the lands we are traveling through. I may end up being the slowest Camino Walker on record because now I want to read and see everything. Can you comment on the mindset of a pilgrim who did this journey? Why did they go? I know they went to see the relics...
Thank you for the correction. I was informed that there are train representatives there to assist the travelers to their destination. God speed all to a sucessful trip
I hope I get this clear for your benefit.
I booked my train trip to SJPdP directly from CDG at the TGV station – CDG2. (airport)
After boarding at 12:14 PM, I end up doing a change of trains at Massy TGV (48 minutes travel time) To a new train, which takes me all the way to Bayonne France...
I was visiting France in1996 and became fascinated with the Pilgrimage routes which existed and the stories which reported thousands staying in Chartes. Here I am age 71 and finally able come to Spain and Portugal to walk these ancient routes.
To each their own reason for coming. One is not...
My solution to poles was acquiring a set from Black Diamond which folds into three sections and therefore can be put into my 48 liter backpack. Fits handily.
Whiteblaze AKA BlueBlaze
Lots of good chatter on #1 issue for the older men. I carry a pee jar as a staple in my camping gear to address those moments I get caught off guard. I have a camping friend who actually uses a zip lock plastic bag to address the need to go at any moment, especially in the rain and during...
Leave No Trace of your passage along the trail. How hard can it be to take a snot rag and store it in your pack until you can dispose of it properly? It’s our planet. Take care of it!
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