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    Collapsible poles allowed on BA?

    I have flown from UK to Biarritz and once to Santiago with a 65ltr backpack and trekking poles without any problems. The pack is too large to be cabin luggage so has been carried in the hold, using a lightweight zipup luggage bag which takes the backpack with poles cable tied to the backpack has...
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    Hi, I walked the Camino in three parts over three years whilst working then in completion when I finished work, always with a early/mid June start. I would definitely go with a St. Jean start as I think you will have a much more satisfying time having started at St. Jean. It is relatively...
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    Here we go again!

    Biarritz to Estelle should be easily done especially by bus. There are frequent buses from the airport to San Sebastian where you change for Estella. If you go online and enter your trip details you should be able to get on the spanish bus timetables, it worked well for me. Buen Camino
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    First Timer

    Hi, I have been in the same position as you and also due to work walked three separate "legs" of the Camino before I finished work and had the time to walk the full route. I would recommend starting in St. Jean, it gives you a great introduction and you meet so many others also starting there...
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    Travel from Leon to UK

    Hi, You can catch a bus from Leon direct to Santiago airport , you will need to change at Lugo. Flights are available to Gatwick, I flew with EasyJet. Have a good Camino experience.
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    Looking forward doing the Camino way in June

    Johnnyboy, 2013 late June I flew from Gatwick to Santiago, bussed it to Lugo then Sarria, walked from Sarria to Santiago and can confirm that being my first experience on the Camino it was everything and more than I had expected, you will meet some interesting people and feel the comradeship of...
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    Starting in Sarria July 23rd 2014

    I admire your training schedule it sounds like a good preparation. I did a similar buildup but in pushing it too hard at the start I still managed to develop a couple of blisters day 2, it did not cause any lack of enthusiasm and I had first aid to treat it. After the walking, the scenery and...
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    Not sure which road to travel

    Karen, Apologies, after re-reading your original post I realise that you are walking with your daughter, not your dog (training only I presume), my advise is the same though. Just a thought, have you booked accommodation or are you using alberges? It can be less stressful if you have booked in...
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    Not sure which road to travel

    Karen I wish you and your four legged companion all the best, I am sure you will both have a great walk. Take your time, look after your feet and enjoy the walking and scenery, you have my envy and look forward to your news. again, Buen Camino Alan S
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    Not sure which road to travel

    Hi Karen, With ten days for walking I would suggest starting at Sarria for a 5 day walk to Santiago and see how you enjoy the "final section" you would then have enough time to walk one way to Finisterre and bus back. The route from Sarria is a good mix of terrain and scenery and provided it is...
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    Starting in Sarria July 23rd 2014

    Wishing you a great trip. Last year only having a week available off work, I did the same route as you have planned but a month earlier. Everything went well with the bus from the airport to Lugo and then on to Sarria. The arrival time in Sarria gives plenty of time after booking into...
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    Walking the last part of the Camino - six months on!

    This time last year I saw many queries about walking the last section of the Camino which has had a mix of replies ranging from enthusiastic to discouraging. If any are considering it next year perhaps this may be of interest. About this time last year I decided to realise my desire to walk a...

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