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  1. JackRabbitSlims

    Getting from Santiago to Madrid

    Outstanding!! Thanks very much indeed :)
  2. JackRabbitSlims

    Getting from Santiago to Madrid

    OK....I don't understand the 4 different pricing options available....assuming it's which class you want to travel in??, plus, "Turista" or "Preferente"....whats the diff here??
  3. JackRabbitSlims

    Getting from Santiago to Madrid

    the RENFE.com site is what I mean.
  4. JackRabbitSlims

    Getting from Santiago to Madrid

    Thanks for the replies :) Is there a function on the Website to convert from Spanish to English?? - I'm having a hard time navigating it :)
  5. JackRabbitSlims

    Getting from Santiago to Madrid

    Hi, Is it best to book the Train (Santiago - Madrid) well in advance?? Not the overnight journey. I start the Camino tomorrow from SJPDP and was wondering if I need to be concerned about travel out of Santiago now.....if not, can i just show up on the day and get on the Train to Madrid? -...
  6. JackRabbitSlims

    Vodafone or Orange ?

    Hi - I'm in Bayonne now and will travel to SJPDP tomorrow with a plan to start walking on Sunday :) I'd like to get a Spanish SIM once I cross the border etc.....are you guys and gals using Data as well as Calls / Txt?? - if so, which provider do you recommend please? Thanks.
  7. JackRabbitSlims

    Bought my boots

    seem to be avery popular choice of footwear by folks on this Forum.
  8. JackRabbitSlims

    Bought my boots

    probably more important that your feet are Happy, not your boots ;) what brand and model of boots do you have?? - if you don't mind me asking that is?? I plan to start my Camino from SJPDP on the 7th of June....still do not have my footwear but will be trekking in Nepal for 2 months before...
  9. JackRabbitSlims

    am I cutting this too fine??

    Thanks Annelise :)
  10. JackRabbitSlims

    am I cutting this too fine??

    Hi Margaret. Thanks for the prompt, informative reply - :) Yes, I might just chance my arm when I arrive at CDG and try for a Train Ticket then. Great Link also - very helpful. Cheers.
  11. JackRabbitSlims

    am I cutting this too fine??

    Hi - just booked my flight to CDG from Kathmandu arriving June 4th. Flight is scheduled to arrive into Paris at 7.35am on the 4th. I'd like to get on a Train (TGV) that morning and make it down to Bayonne and stay the night there. I'll continue on to SJPDP the next morning on the train with the...
  12. JackRabbitSlims

    Would you recommend continuing to the ocean after Santiago?

    Dude, you are all over this forum like a madman!! - Once again, thanks for your help - ;)
  13. JackRabbitSlims

    Would you recommend continuing to the ocean after Santiago?

    How many more walking days is it from Santiago to Mux'ia (sp)?? Anyone know if it's possible to get a Bus or a Train from Mux'ia to Madrid??
  14. JackRabbitSlims

    Help with accommodation in St Jean!

    Thanks Falcon.
  15. JackRabbitSlims

    Help with accommodation in St Jean!

    How big is SJPDP?? - my route to the start is Kathmandu to Paris, then I'm going take a train directly from the Airport (CDG) to Bayonne and stay the night there as I figure I will be quite tired :) Next day I'll take a train from Bayonne to SJPDP - can I just walk from the station into town and...
  16. JackRabbitSlims

    Anyone need footwear/foot advice?

    Hello. Just wondering what folks thoughts are on carrying 2 pair of footwear for the Camino?? I will attempt the Camino this coming June and will use Salomon Trail runners with sock liners and trekking specific socks. I am also considering bringing along my pair of Chaco Sports sandals which I...
  17. JackRabbitSlims

    Completing the Camino Frances and then carrying on into Portugal??

    Thanks for the great responses. It's easy to be sitting here in India (Goa) and thinking that I will keep walking once I complete Camino Frances :)- nothing solid in terms of definite decisions, I just want to start making a few loose plans for my travel later in the year. Thanks once again -...
  18. JackRabbitSlims

    Completing the Camino Frances and then carrying on into Portugal??

    Hello. I am planning to walk the Camino Frances starting in SJPDP in early June. Just a thought: - if I carry on and head south into Portugal, will it be a problem walking against the flow of other walkers coming from Portugal?? Is the route easy to follow? and where does it officially start...
  19. JackRabbitSlims

    5 Simple Yes Or No Questions From A Newbie.

    @David - at this stage, I'm just working on making my way to SJPDP....I'lll make the rest up as I go :) - I have no real time frame to be out of Europe (well, 90 days), hence my question about carrying on to Portugal. Thanks for the heads up re the trains..I was in Europe for 3 months last year...
  20. JackRabbitSlims

    5 Simple Yes Or No Questions From A Newbie.

    Have you been drinking Thomas o_O Thanks for your input......still undecided on the Sleeping Bag V's Liner situation. Just being lazy right now and will do more research later in the day, but......how many more days is the trek down into Portugal?? I know it's a huge call to sit here right now...

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