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    From CDG to SJPP

    I’m interested in getting from Paris to SJPP in one day. If I take a train from CDG airport to montparnesse, can I get the train to Bayonne at the same station? Once in Bayonne, I wound get a train to SJPP and stay the night and the next night before walking to Roncesvalles. Is this doable? I’m...
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    Transportation from Madrid to SJPP

    I was wondering if there is a direct way of getting to SSJP from Madrid. I’m planning a late October to November Camino on the CF and would like to get a round trip plane ticket to and from same city since it’s cheaper. In the past, I've flown from Chicago to Barcelona going and from Madrid...
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    Hotels/private room in November

    As I’m starting to get some reservations in line for my November camino on CF, just wondering how difficult it is to find a private room after October 31. Would like to stay in both albergues and private rooms.
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    From Paris to SJPD

    Hi all. Just wondering if I can make it to SJPD the same day I fly into paths at CDG airport. I arrive from Chicago at 10:30am. October 23. CanI fly from CDG to Bayonne, train to SJPD? Or Biarritz? Would you recommend staying overnight in Paris near monteparnesse station? I’d like to start...
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    November Camino - Getting from Paris to SJPP

    I’m looking for advice on getting to SJDP from Paris in one day. I arrive in Paris at 10:00 am. Fly to Biarritz, train to SJPD? Bayonne to SJDP? Also, I’m hearing from various threads that there are few Bars and cafes open on CF in November. Since I love hot coffee, is there a light weight way...
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    Light weight shoes

    Hi all. Could anyone recommend a good light weight walking shoe for men? I can’t wear crocs or sandals and need some shoes to walk around in after hiking. Water proof might be helpful since I’m walking throughout November. Thanks for any guidance. Frank
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    Paris to Bayonne October

    Would anyone recommend the best way to get to SJP from Paris? Train to Bayonne? Flying in from Chicago on October 23. Possible to get to SJP on same day? Thanks for advice. Due to your advice on getting reasonable air fair, I used the “multi city “ option a couple of you recommended and got a...
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    Accommodation on napoleon route if Orisson is closed

    Hello all. I’m walking from SJP in late October. Orisson closes after the 15th of October. Any recommendations if I want to stop before Roncesvalles? Should I just go the Valcarlos route? Thanks for any suggestions. Frank
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    November camino

    Hi All. Just wondering if a Camino in November is doable in terms of options for hotels and pensions. It’s not Winter but the season is definitely different from when I walked in September/October. Not worried about weather but about accommodations.
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    Late October camino - travel logistics

    I’m finally planning a Camino beginning in late October thru early December on the Frances route. I’ve walked the tour a couple of times but it’s been seven years since my last Camino. On both caminos I walked from SJDP to Santiago. I need advice on getting flights: one way from Chicago to Paris...
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    Paris to SJPP

    I’ve walked the Camino a few times, flying into Barcelona, making my way to Pamplona and then getting a shared taxi to SJPP. I’d like to try flying into Paris. I can’t seem to connect with any threads giving advice on traveling to SJPP from Paris. I used the new app but without success. I’m...
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    November camino

    Just wondering if it is difficult finding private rooms during the last week of October through the middle of December: pensions, B and B’s, hotels, etc? I’m assuming I will need to have warm clothes. Are there many pilgrims walking at this time? I’ve done the Camino in the month of October and...
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    Walking a route in France.

    I am interested in walking one if the French routes to SJJP with a stop in Lourdes. Are there any good guides in English? I have no knowledge of French. I have walked the Camino Frances three times and am familiar with infrastructure. Any recommendations, given my lack of French, and need of...
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    Which French route

    Hi. To any who have walk one of the routes in France: which is the best if I I have no knowledge of French? Is Lourdes doable? Thank you frank
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    Getting taxis

    I'm planning a Camino this October into November. How easy is it to get a taxi along the Way, especially in small villages? I need to eliminate three stops to fit the timeframe I have, so I'm planning on skipping three stops before Leon, using Brierley. I have to have a definite schedule, since...
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    Can I walk while taking blood thinners

    I was just treated for blood clots in lungs. I am fine but must take blood thinners. The doctors told me to NOT take any Ibprofan, a must for pain relief. I walked the Camino in 2012 and 2014 and hope to walk this Fall. Have any if you walked while taking blood thinners? What might be a...

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