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  1. asl

    In Search of Book about the Camino de Santiago

    My father read a book about the Camino written by a Catholic Priest from a small town in Europe. The book was fairly detailed in capturing life of pilgrim. We have perused all pics of books on Amazon in hopes of he'd remember the book on sight, no luck. I realize this is very little to go on...
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    Accommodations on the Norte

    I am planning to walk the Norte beginning in mid-August thru September. While the timing lines up with another trip, its also right in the middle of holiday season for Spaniards. Starting to get a little worried about availability of accommodations as the support system is not as robust as on...
  3. asl

    Camino Planning - Local Festivals

    With many planning their pilgrimages for later this year, and beyond. You may want to check whether local festivities are occurring, as they may influence your route or ability to obtain accommodations. I learned of the week long wine festival in Logroño (September) while booking last summer and...
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    Norte Planning w/ Questions

    I walked the Frances last summer and now planning for the Norte later this year. Timing can be flexible though early Aug is out as have plans to be in Paris. Ideally, I would start in Bayonne to get a couple days without heavy climbs to re-acclimate the legs. Training is already underway...
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    LIVE from the Camino LIVE - Muxia route - Services - No

    We left Castro outside Dumbria this AM to go to Muxia. Yesterday a bar owner advised it was her last day for the season. Today, we ONLY found a tiny bar open in Dumbria, NO OTHER SERVICES until Muxia. For those on the route plan accordingly.
  6. asl

    LIVE from the Camino Leon Variant

    In light of the current heat - those considering the alternate path out of Leon toward Villavante may want to reconsider! We just helped someone who struggled with the heat (and we assisted to a taxi) also heard comments from 10-12 pilgrims regret taking that route. Almost NO services ...
  7. asl

    Pamplona to SJPdP Sept. 13, 2023 - AM

    We've decided to head to St. Jean from Pamplona by taxi in the morning on Wednesday, September 13th. Happy to have other pilgrims join us.
  8. asl

    Alo e-Sim Card on Sale

    For those heading out soon for your Camino, the eSim Card from Alo is on sale. Merely relaying information. https://lifehacker.com/this-esim-card-with-50-in-travel-data-credits-is-25-r-1850753994
  9. asl

    In Need of Clothing, Packs or Equipment?

    For those in the U.S., the REI Labor Day sale begins on Aug 24th. Worth noting that their zip-off pants will be on sale, along with various packs, tops, shorts, poles, etc.
  10. asl

    Weighing Travel Insurance Options

    Currently reviewing travel insurance options and have noted feedback regarding Allianz in particular, as they are one of the companies. Curious if anyone has had experience with AXA? Impressed to see that they provide assistance to replace lost identity documents as well as assistance in the...
  11. asl

    E-Sim Cards

    For those heading out on Camino shortly, sharing this info from LifeHacker regarding E-Sim cards I didn't realize that the cards could be purchased in advance of arriving in Spain. (Admins - if this isn't permitted, my apologies and understand if deleted.)...
  12. asl

    Bus Bilbao to Pamplona - September

    I have been looking to purchase tickets for a bus from Bilbao to Pamplona on Sept. 13. Clearly doing something wrong as I either get no availability that day or only availability at 4AM. The bus to SJPdP departs Pamplona at 12P, so have to arrive in time to catch it.
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    Sept. Taxi from Bilbao to SJPDP

    Currently, making final preparations for Sept. walk on the Frances. If others have information they can share about taxi service in Bilbao who will transport to SJPDP, it would be most appreciated. I understand taxi / bus / train or other combinations can be found on Rome to Rio however prefer...

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