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    What did you read on your Camino

    I just returned from walking the Camino Frances, and then from Santiago to Finisterre. I had my Brierley Guidebook (and was given his guidebook for the camino Finisterre) and I found it to be useful on many levels, despite its flaws. I also took with me Eckhart Tolle's A New Earth. I bought it...
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    Evening bag

    I have cargo pockets... and one of those pockets for passport, etc. that hangs around my neck under my clothes... and I carry a Chico sack, a great grocery bag that has an attached stuff-pouch. Weighs next to nothing, holds a lot, dries quick, has a clip to attach to your pack or bellt-loop. One...
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    Larrasoaña

    For anyone planning to stay the night in Larrasoaña... the albergue is not such a great place. In general (contrary to the Brierley guide) the people runing it were quite unwelcoming. One woman who stayed there described them as "vicious" when I spoke to her the next morning. The facilities are...
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    Albergos! Questions!

    I have the very latest edition of the Brierley guidebook, which says Orrison is open all year. I was a bit chagrined to find that they are indeed closed for the season. I crossed via the Napolean Route on Oct. 20, in pouring rain, walking slowly because I am a chubby middle-aged lady. I did...
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    LIVE from the Camino St. Jean to Larrasoaña

    I am at the albergue in Larrasoaña, having taken a short day today. The doors are open, but nobody is here. The sign says they will be back at 6pm to stamp credentials.
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    LIVE from the Camino St. Jean to Larrasoaña

    Re: Madrid, Pamplona, on to St. Jean! I am checked in and spending the night at Jesus y Maria Albergue in Pamplona... as the bus only goes once a day, and it had already left before I arrived in Pamplona. At the Albergue, I met a fellow from Boston who had done just what I plan... that is...
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    LIVE from the Camino St. Jean to Larrasoaña

    Re: In Madrid, on my way to St. Jean Madrid was wonderful, and fairly easy. I stayed at Hostal Miralva near the center of the city. Decent accomodations, with singles as well as dorms. (I stayed in a dorm and was glad to meet some helpful people.) I took the Metro from the airport to get...
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    Is there a pilgrim office in Madrid?

    Thank you for your suggestions. I did not see all of them before getting to Madrid. I stayed an extra day there to decompress from my flight... and this morning took the train to Pamplona. I am currently "lost" here... and need to figure out how to get to St. Jean.
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    LIVE from the Camino St. Jean to Larrasoaña

    Hola! This is all both easier and more challenging than I imagined. My plans have adjusted a bit, I will stay in Madrid tonight and tomorrow night... then head for St. Jean. By then, I should have figured out how to get there. This already feels like a great adventure... as well as being my...
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    Once again with thanks

    Margaret, I'll be right behind you... starting out on the 18th. I want you to know that I have found much inspiration in your blogs and your posts here. I appreciate how helpful and kind you are to everyone. Buen Camino!
  11. M

    Walking Camino de Frances in November 2012

    I am happy to see I am not the only one planning things at the last minute. :) I too, just feel called to do this, and it feels like if I waited any longer the window for me to go would be past. Everything just came together... and so I said Yes, I will go. I'll be starting out from SJPdP Oct...
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    Is there a pilgrim office in Madrid?

    Thank you! Yes, I will be staying near Puerta del Sol. I have reservations at Hostal Miralva for the night of the 16th. I did not see the Plaza de Santiago on the map, can you tell me where it is in relation to Puerta del Sol?
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    Is there a pilgrim office in Madrid?

    I get to Madrid Oct 16 at 9:05 am. I am thinking I will stay that day and night in Madrid, and head to St. Jean on the 17th. Is there a pilgrim office in Madrid where I can get my credential? Or is it better to get that in SJPdP?
  14. M

    Best way to get from Madrid to SJPP

    I will arrive in Madrid Oct. 16 at 0905, and hope to make it to SJPP that day. I am starting to be nervous that I don't have a more concrete plan... and I am finding it difficult to sort through the plethora of information on this site. It's looking like the bus to Pamplona, and then a taxi to...
  15. M

    Walking in October 2012

    I will arrive in Madrid the morning of Oct.16, and hope to make it to SJPdP that day... and start my first Camino the morning of the 17th or 18th. I am feeling a little bit frightened, as I will be on my own, my language skills are minimal, and though I am fairly healthy and strong I am not by...
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    Traveling alone from Arizona Oct. 15

    Re: Traveling alone from Arizona early October M, you are just a few days away! Buen camino!
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    Traveling alone from Arizona Oct. 15

    Re: Traveling alone from Arizona early October Thank you Jorge. Yes, just got the ticket. My partner got it for me using his frequent flyer miles. We hadn't realized it was a possibility, but called and checked, and as long as I was willing to wait until the 15th, it worked. Out of pocket cost...
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    Traveling alone from Arizona Oct. 15

    Re: Traveling alone from Arizona early October I have my ticket... for a little later than I originally thought. I'll be leaving Phoenix on Oct. 15, arriving in Madrid on Oct.16. From there I'll have to figure out my way to St. Jean, and hopefully be on the Camino by Oct.18. I plan to get my...
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    Traveling alone from Arizona Oct. 15

    I've just spent a couple of hours reading posts here. Walking the Camino is something I have wanted to do for several years... but never had concrete plans, always thought it was probably unattainable. A little over a month ago, it started to seem like I'd actually have the opportunity to do it...

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