• For 2024 Pilgrims: €50,- donation = 1 year with no ads on the forum + 90% off any 2024 Guide. More here.
    (Discount code sent to you by Private Message after your donation)

Search 69,459 Camino Questions

Advanced search…

Search results for query: *

  1. O

    Class of 2013

    Im starting out from Burgos this Thu (2nd May). I'll be wearing a desert cam hat. Hope to see y'all at some stage on the route :) Craig
  2. O

    Class of 2013

    Hi Erika, did you have any connection with the military? Our soldiers are all over Wiltshire and Canada as im sure youre aware :) Craig
  3. O

    Wifi in Aubergues??

    Thankyou all so much for your advice :-)
  4. O

    Wifi in Aubergues??

    Thankyou Margaret :smile:
  5. O

    Wifi in Aubergues??

    Ok, now having dug into these forums I feel a fool and await the onslaught of 'why?' and 'dont use it! Stay a true pilgrim and dont even bring a watch!!' Yeah whatever. I'd bring a winabago with satnav/satellite tv/power shower if I thought it would get up the noses of some of the 'true...
  6. O

    Wifi in Aubergues??

    Ok I meant Albergues!!
  7. O

    Wifi in Aubergues??

    Hi, Just one question before I set off next week. Do the aubergues have wifi these days?? Im thinking so I can email home on the route :) Thanks. Craig
  8. O

    Retired yesterday - Camino on Wed 1st May!!

    Hi all, I retired from the British army yesterday. Have been planning my camino fir months now and its finally here. I fly into Madrid next Wed, stay overnight then catch the bus to Burgos on the 2nd. Overnight there then I'll set off, at my own pace just chilling and reflecting on my 23 yrs in...
  9. O

    Class of 2013

    Re: Re: Class of 2013 Hi Sonya, im flying into madrid on 1 May and getting the bus to Burgos and walk from there to Santiago in 3 weeks. I'll be arriving Burgos mid afternoon, do you recommend a particular hostel? What was it like to start, did the lifestyle take much getting used to? Im...
  10. O

    I've booked my flight!!! 1 May my journey starts :)

    Hi everyone, I'm Craig from Staffordshire in UK and I'm 43 on Monday! As my birthday present to myself I finally took the plunge and booked my flight from Manchestee to Madrid on 1 May. It will be 1 week after I retire from the Army and I always wanted to use the Camino to reflect on my 23 yrs...
  11. O

    Class of 2013

    Brilliant! Thankyou
  12. O

    Class of 2013

    Can you tell me when they leave madrid for burgos please :)
  13. O

    Class of 2013

    Hi sue, ive looked into it and as my flight into Madrid doesnt land until after 10pm im staying in a hotel by the airport then gonna get a bus to burgos from the nain bus depot on Avenue de Americas. The bus takes 2 1/2 hrs so will allow me time to settle into burgos before starting my walk on...
  14. O

    Class of 2013

    Hi Stella, I'm flying into Madrid on 1 May and starting from burgos so may see you along there. I cant wait to be away from the hustle an bustle of UK and meeting others from all over the worl :)
  15. O

    Class of 2013

    Its not just about the music mate, just like the Camino is not just about a walk ;)
  16. O

    Class of 2013

    Thanks mate. I'll research that tonight :)
  17. O

    Class of 2013

    Re: Re: Class of 2013 Guys, I have a bit of a dilema! I had my rough plans and just been told they will release me on 26 April from the army. Ordinarily this would be fine but my mate has told me he has got me a music festival ticket for 24-27 May as a gift on leaving the army. Great, but this...
  18. O

    Class of 2013

    Hi Claire. I cant wait. Im at work now and they all know im like a caged animal lol, I need to be free! Find out in the next few days when I'll be released, then I'll just go a week after. Im not planning anything really apart from my flight out. I'll pack a bag and just do it! I hope to have...
  19. O

    Class of 2013

    Hey Adam, take it easy man lol! Im going alone as well, never done anything like it before but im sure there will be loads of people to help along the way. As long as you have money, a pair of boots and a poncho you'll be fine. Less is more so im told. Im really looking forward to it, off...
  20. O

    Class of 2013

    Hi all, im Craig, 42 from England and im doing the camino from st jean sometime in may. Dont know exact date as it depends when the army will let me retire lol. Im doing it to symbolise a chapter of my life closing before I start on the biggest adventure of all - civilian life! Im on my own so...

❓How to ask a question

How to post a new question on the Camino Forum.

Latest posts

This site is run by Ivar at

in Santiago de Compostela.
This site participates in the Amazon Affiliate program, designed to provide a means for Ivar to earn fees by linking to Amazon
Official Camino Passport (Credential) | 2024 Camino Guides
Back
Top