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    What is the "best" section of the Camion del Norte to do/2 w

    Hi there, My tuppence worth would be to start from the beginning, in Irun, and walk as far as Santander, or past it, it depends on how many km you are going to get in each day. Since the terrain is quite hilly in places, it is difficult to estimate how much you will walk from day to day, but...
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    Bilbao to Portugalete?

    Hello there everyone, I haven't been in touch for a while, but getting very excited about continuing my journey on El Norte next week! Having fallen in love with El Frances last April, I started el Norte last Sept/Oct (Irun to Bilbao) and now I fly back into Bilbao to walk on from there. My...
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    ten/twelve days??

    Thanks a million to you both for your replies. I have booked flights!! I am going to fly into Biarritz and then fly out from Bilbao. Regardless of where I am at the end of my time, I can bus it (or train) to Bilbao. Going the end of September and CANNOT wait!! Slán and Buen camino!!
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    ten/twelve days??

    Hi everyone, Having done el camino Frances, I am hooked and plan on walking again!! Since there is no way that I can get another month off work(!) this time it would be for less than two weeks. I am undecided on whether to start at Irun and walk as far as I can in that time, or choose an...
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    Thank You

    I am writing this as I wait at Dublin airport to depart for Biarrtiz. I wanted to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has helped me with my worries, anxieties and queries along the way. I have been truly amazed at the generosity of people on this site and at how willing and prepared...
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    Cost of taxi from Biarritz airport to St Jean

    Go raibh maith agat Justin and thanks a million Shimeon. Yes, I have heard that route is beautiful, I suppose the main reason I am eager to get to SJPP early is that I have reserved a few items from Pierre at his Compostela Direction, who incidentally can't be praised enough for his help to my...
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    Cost of taxi from Biarritz airport to St Jean

    Great. Thanks a million Rob for quick response. But I have already contacted Express Bourricot and unfortuately they are not available on the 30th March, so if anyone has other info about other taxi fares, it would be greatly appreciated! Go raibh maith agaibh.
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    Cost of taxi from Biarritz airport to St Jean

    Hi everyone, Quick question here-Just wondering if anyone can enlighten me on what is the average fare of a taxi from Birritz airport to St Jean? Hoping to get one on Friday so good to have the heads up on what should be paying!! Have heard a few different quotes already so any advice welcome...
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    Hostel in St. Jean?

    Hi everyone, just wondering if anyone could recommend a good hostel for my first night in St. Jean before beginning the walk. I was recommended L'Esprit de Chemin but unfortunately it is booked up! I am going the end of March. Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions. Go raibh maith...
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    Atmospheric Altus Poncho

    Should have added-if not the atmospheric poncho, is there any other one that you might recommend? :D
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    Which season sleeping bag?(or liner)

    Thanks to everyone for their advice-great info on this site! The kindness of people on this never fails to amaze! Go raibh maith agaibh.
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    Atmospheric Altus Poncho

    Hi everyone, I suppose this is mianly aimed at the Irish folk on here! Just wonderiong if anyone has managed to find an 'Atmospheric Altus Poncho' in Ireland? Or if there is a good website that could be used in Ireland? Go raibh maith agaibh.
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    Which season sleeping bag?(or liner)

    Hi everyone, I know the topic surrounding sleeping bag vs sleeping liner has been discussed before, but I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on the different season sleeping bags? I will be travelling for the month of April so from what I have read, most advise to bring a sleeping...
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    Realistic Length of journey

    Thanks to everyone for their posts and advice. I cannot wait for my upcoming journey in April. A month of walking, reflecting, thinking, mind wandernig, one foot in front of the other...Bliss!! Go raibh maith agaibh go léir arís and buen camino a todos. Slán :D
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    walking boots or shoes?!

    Go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir! I bought a pair of hiking boots last weekend and gradually breaking them in-should be ready for when I make the journey in April...30 days-yes I am counting!! :D :D Buen camino a todos
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    walking boots or shoes?!

    Hi everyone, Maybe this is a silly question, but for someone travelling April, would a good pair of walking shoes be sufficient or are boots needed? I believe a lot of it is track/path/road, and not hilly, mountaineous conditions as such... Any thoughts weclome! Thanks
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    Realistic Length of journey

    Thanks so much to everyone for their advice. I am truly blown away by the warmth and willingness of everyone to help others that is shown on this site. I think it bodes well for the future in that these are the people who have travelled/will travel the way and I will have the pleasure to meet...
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    Realistic Length of journey

    Wow! Thanks to everyone for all that advice. It has certainly given me food for thought! It looks like 33 days are what I can manage annual leave wise so hopefully will be able to reap the benefits and the rewards of what I expect will be an amazing experince within that time! Thanks again. Am...
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    Realistic Length of journey

    Hi all, I am wondering if you could help me. I am considering doing el camino in April. I have to arrange Annual Leave from work this week, how long would someone who is quite fit, healthy, in her 30s take to complete walk-from St. Jean to Santiago? I have read different things and need to...
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    Travelling to/from Ireland for El Camino

    Thanks Sillydoll. Will check that out. :)

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