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Firstly, I suggest that you stay in SDC for at least a couple of days to "come down" from your Camino. We have done this twice and it really helps to fend off the post Camino blues. In 2015 we went to Madrid and Toledo for a couple of days each and then flew to Malta for a week. It was...
EasyJet flies from CDG to Biarritz then you get a bus from Biarritz airport to Bayonne and train to SJPDP. You can also book a shuttle to pick you up at Biarritz airport and take you directly to SJPDP. Google "Express Bouricott" for details.
When I see the beggars wherever they may be around the world I am reminded of Mother Teresa of Calcutta who lived by the words of the "King" in Matthew's gospel 25:40:
"The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did...
If it is at all possible to get a longer duration changeover I would advise you to do it. It may be that the train you are transferring to will leave from the other side of the platform that you arrive into but if not you could easily miss it if you have to find the new platform. I have...
Thank you Rebekah, your summing up about the true feelings of many of us on this issue is perfect. I confess that I have never physically walked the Camino but I have travelled along it by bus and train in support of people doing it on foot who are very dear to me. I will be back in SDC on...
Just a couple of my favourite quotes that hopefully might mean something to you right now:
From Iyanla Vanzant - "Where you are right now is exactly where you need to be. When you know more then you will move on."
And from of all people, Dr Phil Mc Graw who says -"Sometimes we make the right...
Many people arrive in SDC and fly out the next day. IMHO it is better to stay a few days in SDC to allow yourself to "come down" from the whole wonderful experience. This is a great help, but of course nothing will stop the yearning to go back and do it again. So as someone has said before me...
Couldn't agree more about Hotel Eslava. It is located almost right on top of the old wall and very handy to everything. As for a good restaurant, there are many for your consideration. Just wander around the Old Town and you will be sure to find one. Happy anniversary to you both. Buen Camino.
A friend of mine will be walking the CF very soon from SJPdP to Santiago. He is a Catholic priest and would like to preside at or concelebrate a Mass in the Cathedral when he gets there. An English language Mass would be ideal. Does anybody know what the procedure is to do this please? He...
I certainly would not like to try it as I have arrived in CDG many times and have travelled from CDG to Biarritz as well and I know what a circus it is going through check in and security for that flight. There can also be delays at baggage claim when you come in to CDG. As someone else has...
Seems that the 19.00 timeslot interferes with those wishing to attend the Pilgrim's Mass at 19.30. Bearing that in mind would it be worth thinking about having the meetup directly after the Mass maybe? This would serve as a "drink before dinner" plan as already suggested above.
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