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We are planning to walk from Lourdes to Pamplona late May. As my husband has issues with his back, I am trying to find out if there is a company that does luggage transfers on this route. I woud like to have the details of such a service handy just in case he might need it. So far I have had no...
Does anyone have a link to a live feed to the light show? The webcam images sent from the square are all I can find - they seem to be in the form of static images that are updated every few minutes.
I just walked from Seville to Santiago using Melanie's app - I can't recommend it enough! I had it on my phone and tablet just as a backup in case the batteries of one device went flat. I would recommend printing an overall map of the route though as well - that's the one thing I sometimes...
I have just walked 1000km from Seville to Santiago. I was fine and I agree with most of the advice given above, just be realistic about safety and listen to your gut feeling and act accordingly. In 2012 I walked from St Jean to Santiago on my own and I was fine then as well! I wish you a...
I start walking from Seville at the end of May - have just downloaded Melanie's app. Excited and nervous at the same time at this stage! A little concerned about the fact that on one of the first stages (comments posted on her app by others) there is mention of two men, wearing belaclavas...
It's been almost three months now since I arrived in Santiago after walking the Camino Frances from SJPD. I can't WAIT to walk again - this was one of the most amazing experiences I've ever had! Thank you so much to everyone on this forum for the wonderful advice over the months - this truly is...
Hi Michael! I start my walk on the 7th of June from St Jean, so you'll be just ahead of me! I was wondering which camera you'll be taking along with you? I can't decide if I must take my little Olympus or my bigger (but better) Canon 400D. All the best for your journey!
A big thank you once again for all the great advice - hotel is now booked and I have 6 days left before leaving for Spain. I'm nursing a 'mother-of-the-bride's-new-shoes' blister on my foot after my youngest got married on Saturday but other than that, excitement is mounting! I look forward to...
Thank you everyone - you've given me loads of wonderful info. I'll be visiting all the websites now - thanks also for the honesty regarding the Parador - what a shame! I don't quite have the budget for that particular hotel but did consider it at one stage as I hope to arrive in Santiago on a...
We're starting to book all our connections now and would love some suggestions re the best way to get to Gray in France from Santiago. We're doing a barging trip after walking the Camino and need to collect the boat in Gray. At this stage we're looking at perhaps flying to Barcelona and then...
Thank you for all the really honest answers to this question. One thing that stands out for me is that so many people seem to be drawn back to the camino year after year. I attended a presentation by the Confraternity of St James (South Africa) in Cape Town yesterday and was surprised by how...
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