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  1. Darren John

    Eating out in SJPDP?

    Hello all! I will be arriving in SJPDP around 4pm and after I've booked in I was wondering where to eat? Long day of air fares and bus rides deserves something great to start my 1st nite of my adventure, any suggestions please? Much Thanks
  2. Darren John

    Bunk bed?....

    Hello to all In a few days I start my adventure along the French Camino and have been wondering about bunk beds! I'm a 6ft 4 tall guy and do carry a few extra pounds and worry that bunk bed might not be well suited for me? can anyone help ease my mind of this subject? Much Thanks
  3. Darren John

    To book or not to book?

    Hello all.... With a very short time till I leave for my very 1st Camino along the French way I keep wondering if it would be wise to book albergues ahead of time to insure I always have a bed for the night but another part of me tells me not to worry and just arrive at albergues...
  4. Darren John

    What are the best time to check into an albergue?

    Hello everyone! My camino starts in 17 days and I can't wait to experience the way! But one quick question about check in times? What is typically the best time to arrive and check into an albergue? I want a full day of walking but don't won't to arrive to late to check in and find...
  5. Darren John

    First Aid kit...

    The Camino draws closer everyday and today question is about what should be in your first aid kit? Much Thanks
  6. Darren John

    Roll mat or no roll mat?

    Hello all, Another quick question about roll mats. In many many video and even many many more pictures I see pilgrims with their backpacks and attached are there sleeping bag and roll mat to sleep upon, is this roll mat necessary? Much Thanks for answers....
  7. Darren John

    Plenty of guide books but do I need a good map?

    Hi everyone! I have brought myself many guide books for my upcoming france camino this August but was wondering if should buy a good map for Northern Spain? I know the way is well marked but should I buy a good map just incase? Any help would be much appreciated
  8. Darren John

    What are some traditions along the Camino Frances?

    Hi everybody! Can anyone help me with some of the traditions along the french way? Things to see and do, or maybe places to visit. Much Thanks Darren
  9. Darren John

    Pamplona, Burgos, Leon and Santiago de Compostela????????

    Hi everyone! Please, please, please can I have your recommendations to where I should stay in these amazing cities when I travel on my Camino in August? not just the place name but why would be great! love hearing the stories that made ur stay that much more memorable Much Thanks Darren
  10. Darren John

    Walking through town and cities...

    Hello everyone! Quick question....... What is it like walking through the larger towns and cities? is the path well marked? is it easy to get lost? Much Thanks Darren
  11. Darren John

    Break down of costs?

    Hello Everyone!! I will be starting my 1st Camino from SJPDP on the 23rd August and plan for around 40 euros a day which should be more than plenty! But would like to know what a typical day would be like cost wise? break down of your typical daily costs from bed to coffee to food to...
  12. Darren John

    Getting back from Finistere.....

    Hiya everyone!! At the end of August i'm starting my 1st ever Camino and if I have a day's spare at the end of it I planned to continue to Finistere, but what would be the best way to get back to Santiago airport? Any help would be great! Thanks Darren
  13. Darren John

    On arriving in SJPDP....

    Hello everyone!!! I have just received my pilgrim passport from the camino stores and have notice that it not like the others I have seen in the past, is that an issue? Also I have book my 1st nite in SJPDP and plans to leave 1st thing but do I need to go to the pilgrim office if i...
  14. Darren John

    Biarritz to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port???

    Hello Everyone! The Flights are book and I cant wait to start but have come up with an issue! My flight lands in to Biarritz at 1pm and I will miss the train from Bayonne to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. Have looked into the next train but that wont get me into SJPP till after 7pm!! Also had...
  15. Darren John

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  16. Darren John

    Trekking Poles???

    Hi everyone! I will be walking the Camino France at the end of August and was looking into which trekking poles would more suit? I'm a 6ft 4 bloke who will need strong poles but do worry bout the weight. Any advice please? Regards Darren
  17. Darren John

    on arrival in SJPP.....

    Great news my flights are booked for end of august and I'm thrilled! But have have a thought about the fact my plane doesn't get in till 2 o'clock into bayonne and by the time I get to SJPP it's probably gonna be more 5! Would I still be able to get a bed for the nite local or would it be best...
  18. Darren John

    end of June or end of August?

    Hello community, I have finally been given my dates for my camino and I have a choice of hitting the way at the end of June or waiting till the end of august? choices, choices! Can anyone help me with which would be the best time to go? Would like it not to busy on the way but defo want...
  19. Darren John

    Passport stamps...

    Hello community, If I'm staying in a hostel and not a albergues do I still get stamps for my passport? Where along the Camino is it best to get my passport stamped? Much thanks
  20. Darren John

    Washing the clothes and washing urself....

    Hello Community, I am buzzing with the thoughts of my upcoming Camino but still unsure bout best ways to wash my clothes and myself? Is it best for an all purpose soap bar or even a soap liquid? I've read a number of posts on this and really want to save weight but also say some what...

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