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Reading comments. I agree. My second time on the Frances in April this year and compared to 2019 was far busier. IMO, and yes to all who read this, I can have an opinion, I felt it had become a sporting event for some and something to cross of the bucket list. The bed race was very real...
Hi ShadowHuang, I have booked bus for 12 noon on 15th as I arrive there on 14th and choosing to spend some time in Pamplona. Hope you manage to secure a rideshare.
I requested booking on Orisson website on 12th December for 1 night stay 16th April 2023. I received email and payment request 20th december. Invoice was issued at time. Buen camino.
This is just what I did and it worked. I have a down 3/4 length over jacket for cold mornings. Weighs like a feather. Second use for it - put a leg into each arm for sleeping and it covers most of lower body as a blanket. Top half of body fully dressed. I didn't carry a sleeping bag of any...
I wish you well with your ongoing treatment of your knees.
Not related directly to you or knees and without giving the full story. After 2 hip replacements in 2021 my orthopedic surgeon told me to do lots of 'self medication'. With his sense of humour he was telling me to lose weight. I didn't...
I couldn't agree more. I followed advice not to do big climbs when you are tired and already done a good days walking. It makes sense. Doesn't take away the challenge of the walk up to O Cebreiro but it wasn't too bad.
Re Orisson, Bookings opened mid December 2022. I reserved only yesterday and waiting confirmation. It takes a little while apparently for confirmation. So am keeping fingers crossed that I get a bed for my mid April start. Booked Roncessvalles and paid, no problem. I'm winging it from...
Thank you. Yes I think I will stick to the bus. If I end up having to pay full taxi fare then so be it. Better than waiting around for people to show up then you never see.
The station is a 10 min or less stroll up to the old city part. I was solo when I left and walked down to the station in the almost dark. Plenty of people about. Up to you whether you take taxi but understandable.
Yes thank you, I did give it more thought after I posted my message. I am staying the night in Pamplona so there would be the issue of where to meet if ride sharing and whether they would show up. Then if there was no show I might miss the only bus for the day. Logic kicked in a bit late but...
Hello, Im travelling from Pamplona to SJPP on Saturday 15th April. somehow ?! I can catch the bus but if there is/are others out there on that date looking then maybe we share a taxi, let me know. Thank you.
Please let us know how this ends, hopefully it will turn up and it was just a big mistake by somebody somewhere.
A big reminder to everybody that cash, credit cards and Passport should always be kept with you at all times.
I do wish you a speedy and successful recovery and think of how disappointed you must feel. Maybe it will be a better experience when you finally do it. Everything for a reason and God works in ways that we more often than not do not understand. Easy for me to say when you have the pain of...
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