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  1. Bama Hiker

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Updated US Embassy COVID Travel to Spain News

    Yes... April it is. I have tons of issues on my mind as I scramble to leave on Sunday. We hope to do the UP and OVER Napoleon route next Tuesday. We want to recreate the "Money Shot" from 2013 in Pyrenees. Cheers
  2. Bama Hiker

    Pilgrims Office in Sarria?

    Susan, yes. She arrives Sarria about 1300h and should reach the Santa Maria by 1330h. I haven't been able to found any posted information yet on church office. If you have more info, that would be appreciated. If they are closed, we'll get a stamp up the street on the Rua Maior and continue on...
  3. Bama Hiker

    Pilgrims Office in Sarria?

    Natale: Thank you so much. You are the only one to answer my question. We all have our passports, but my wife is linking up with us in Sarria as we walk into town from Triacastela. She's on the morning bus from SdC and the Iglesia de Santa Marina is a stone's throw from the meet up albergue...
  4. Bama Hiker

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Updated US Embassy COVID Travel to Spain News

    Stephan: Yes, you are correct. We have a narrow weather window (Here's the Roncesvalles forecast) leaving SSJP on May 5, and then plan to leave Roncesvalles early on the 6th before the weather rolls back into the area by mid-day. Hopefully we'll be to Zubiri by then. Hope to meet you somewhere...
  5. Bama Hiker

    Pilgrims Office in Sarria?

    Thank you all for the replies. Roger, no Pilgrims Office in Sarria. Stamp anywhere. Cheers.
  6. Bama Hiker

    Pilgrims Office in Sarria?

    Is there a Pilgrims Office in Sarria to register a start on the Camino Frances? If yes, where or what is the street address for the office? Gracias.
  7. Bama Hiker

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Updated US Embassy COVID Travel to Spain News

    Stephan: We'll (@Oxford Alice, my daughter and I) see you in Roncesvalles! Cheers and safe travels.
  8. Bama Hiker

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Updated US Embassy COVID Travel to Spain News

    The US Embassy in Spain updated travel from the USA to Spain and COVID requirements. https://es.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Buen Camino.
  9. Bama Hiker

    April 4, 2022, Pamplona to SJPP

    We have a taxi to share with 1 or 2 pilgrims on Monday, April 4 at 1530p from the Pamplona Train Station to SJPP. My daughter and I will arrive on the REG. EXP. train from Zaragoza at 1517p and we have a San Fermin taxi picking us up. We arrive AFTER the last bus departure at 1509p for SJPP. If...
  10. Bama Hiker

    Pamplona to SJPP - April 4, 2022

    We have a taxi to share with 1 or 2 pilgrims on Monday, April 4 at 1530p from the Pamplona Train Station to SJPP . My daughter and I will arrive on the REG. EXP. train from Zaragoza at 1517p and we have a San Fermin taxi picking us up. We arrive AFTER the bus 1509p departure time for SJPP. If...
  11. Bama Hiker

    Tips to Keep your Hiking Shoes Dry in the Rain

    Austin: Sorry that people don't really address your question and are obsessed with pack weight. It depends on when you are walking. Most assume you are walking in the dry summer months. My first camino was Oct/Nov and we had multiple periods of rain. I plan to walk again in April/May this year...
  12. Bama Hiker

    Looking for a Camino Trail Experience Book to Read

    Isawtheman: Reply with your email I can send you a PDF excerpt of my draft book which I also started 7 years ago and am about 2/3rds through. Cheers. PS: it's about a man in his mid-50s walking with his younger brother from SJPP to SdC. Sillydolly has it about right!
  13. Bama Hiker

    Sleeping bag

    Austin: I concur with the recommendation that Esperanza made about down blankets. I carried one rated to 30F (Brooks Range Cloak 30) when I walked in Oct/Nov 2013. I plan to carry it again this April/May, and my daughter will also carry one. Mine blanket with compression sacks weighs about...
  14. Bama Hiker

    My pet-peeve: Selfies

    AnnieSantiago: You may find my YouTube channel videos useful. Yes, I do a mix of the "selfie stick", but I show a lot of the terrain, trails and side-treks along the Camino Frances. Best way to watch them or find a specific day's journey between key locations is to check my "playlists." I did...
  15. Bama Hiker

    Camino Frances in May or June - which would you prefer?

    JustJack: In addition to the consideration about weather (I start April 5), I suggest it be May because of the swelling numbers of people who flock to the Camino. There is a sharp increase as it gets warmer and people start summer breaks from school or going on vacation. Not everyone walks the...
  16. Bama Hiker

    Getting trip insurance using air miles: frequent flyers help!

    Good news is Spain has a first world, first class health system and first responders. Good luck and Buen Camino to the both of you!
  17. Bama Hiker

    Getting trip insurance using air miles: frequent flyers help!

    I have used Delta Skymiles twice now for my roundtrip ATL to MAD flights and used their Allianz travel insurance company. In 2016 I had a climbing trip to Ecuador that was cancelled due to bad weather hitting ATL. Flights were backed up for days. My trip was cancelled and since it was tour...
  18. Bama Hiker

    April 25 Start from Leon

    My daughter Abigail and I are walking from SJPP and should arrive Leon on April 24. We have an option to stay 2 days, but must depart by April 26 to stay on schedule to link up with my wife Tracy in Sarria on May 3. Our plan is reach SdC on May 8, then push on to finish in Muxia on May 12. You...
  19. Bama Hiker

    April 2022!

    Ianinam: Hope to see you April 5th. My daughter Abigail and I should arrive on this date. Our plan is to follow the Napoleon route if conditions are good. Cheers.
  20. Bama Hiker

    Scenic route from Villafranca

    My brother and I also did the same scenic route in 2013. Here's a link to the YouTube video I posted of the views. Enjoy.

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