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Hi all
I am arriving in Burgos by bus on Sunday 30 April this year arriving hopefully around 7:30 pat the bus station. The hotels on Booking.com look a bit exopensive so looking for a albergue or hostel. I have stayed previously at the Association up behind the cathedral but I suspect the may be...
Yes easily done.
I met an Irish couple.
They stayed in hotels when he needed good wifi for work.
He was quite manic though and would often “go for a run” at the end of the day.
Whatever floats your boat!
Good advice! Don't feel intimidated by the skinny fit pilgrims you see. 7 weeks will just get you some basic fitness but once your walking do it at you own pace. I have been twice and both times would describe myself as overweight and unfit.
It's lovely to be the last in each day and know on of...
Yes I met some parents and kids in 2015 and the had to pay either the full rate or a smaller contribution.
Good luck sharing a narrow bed with a child. Sometimes you can push two singles together
Go for it
I'm 15 years younger and have gone ill prepared twice as far as training and being overweight. However I did heed advice on footwear socks and pack weight. Take it slow and fitness will come!
I think Etihad flys out of Melbourne one stop to Madrid. Apparently they are excellent.
Last time I used a travel agent to book which cost me $100 more then if I did it online but was well worth it for the after sales service
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I've done both St Jean to Burgos (14 days) and Leon to Santiago (14 days though dawdled) two years apart.
Both were fantastic. If this is a one off Camino I'd suggest finishing in Santiago as that section is beautiful.
Good luck
2 Caminos later both with rain and mud and I would recommend a good poncho ( I bought a ferrino in St Jean) and rain pants. They kept my feet dry and that splashed mud off my pants. Also in April they were an extra layer at times.
I had a cheap Rainbird brand that weighed hardly anything though...
OMG you've opened a can of worms.
I'd suggest starting in Pamplona rather then skipping sections as you soon lose touch with any friends you have made.
good luck with your plans
I actually liked the walk out of Leon !
Met some interesting pilgrims and even though it was city outskirts there were some interesting sights. Then the second part to Mazarife was rural and quiet.
I had an unwritten rule of no taxis, buses or trains as I knew once I did it once.....
Agree Tio...
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