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Since 2016 I've walked a number of the major Camino routes - Frances x 2, Via de la Plata, Portuguese (inland & coastal). Norte, Primitivo. My favourite is undoubtedly the VdlP because of its wide-open spaces, big sky (I'm Australian!) & the feeling of achievement & empowerment I gained...
We're arriving at Biarritz Airport at the end of April 2023. We intend to walk out of the airport to the French town of Bidart on the coast. From Bidart we'll walk the Voie Littorale to Irun to commence the Camino Del Norte.
My question is: How can we get our post-Camino suitcase to Santiago...
We’re currently in Villafranca Montes de Oca & will arrive by bus into Burgos on Wednesday with a rest day on Thursday.
My companion has developed painful ‘shin splints’ in her right calf. She is taking the usual meds & for the last 2 days has used the backpack transport service.
My question is...
Arriving at Biarritz Airport at 13:35 on April 6 2022.
Have arranged direct transportation (Duration 1.5 hrs) to St Jean with Express Bourricot departing at 14:00.
Tp date three of the available eight seats are filled. The price will depend on the final number of passengers.
To book a seat go...
Departing Perth, Australia on 5 April. Arrive in Paris at 07:30 on the 6th then a 12:10 flight to Biarritz. Being pick-up by Express Bourricot at 14:00 & transported directly to St Jean (extra space available if anyone is interested). Overnight at Beilari Hostel to start on the Camino Frances on...
Hi Everyone,
Is there is a bag transport service operating within Charles de Gaulle airport to Santiago?
Express Bourricot has a service (70 euros/bag) from St Jean, but this is currently not operating.
Hi Everyone,
Thanks for your advice.
I don't want to walk from SJPDP to Roncesvalles in a single day. Normally I would overnight at Orisson before continuing to Roncesvalles on the Route de Napoleon but as I depart SJPDP on 7 April neither Refuge Orisson or Auberge Borda may be open. The obvious...
This is my first substantive post on the forum although I have been an avid fan for a number of years & each Sunday enthusiastically look forward to perusing the weekly email.
I want to begin by thanking with gratitude every person who contributes to the forum ... Ivar, the moderators, those who...
I'll be walking the el Norte/Primitivo combination in April & May 2020. My partner will walk the last 12-14 days. Where would be a convenient place to meet? She'll be flying in from Australia.
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