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  1. Tony Murray

    Most Dangerous stage on Camino Frances.?

    I absolutely agree, all the more reasons to have walking poles. A Camino hack: When flying Ryanair from Dublin to Biarritz ( I assume this applies to most airlines) I never like the idea of putting my backpack and walking poles in the hold--"never let your backpack out of sight". Most airlines...
  2. Tony Murray

    Atypical/memorable albergues on Camino Francés?

    I agree with all the above but would also include: Oasis Trails and the donativo at Tosantos. The Verde albergue, amazing home grown food — the best dinner on my Camino
  3. Tony Murray

    Transportation from Biarritz to SJPDP

    I have used this service 3 times. It’s great and reliable.
  4. Tony Murray

    Help needed - getting from Dublin to Estella

    I think Pamplona is the better option as it closer to Estella. You could think about staying overnight in Pamplona and get an early bus to Estella and start walking then. Buen Camino.
  5. Tony Murray

    Help needed - getting from Dublin to Estella

    Hi I would fly to Bilbao and get a bus to Estella. From memory the Aer Lingus flight on Thursdays leaves early in the morning. You may have to change at Pamplona. On your return, a bus from Burgos to Santander. The flight from there to Dublin leaves at around 10.00pm so you will have plenty of...
  6. Tony Murray

    Numbers of pilgrims starting at SJPP

    Hi to all, is there a site that provides up-to-date data on the daily or weekly numbers of pilgrims beginning at St Jean Pied de Port? Basically, I am trying to find out if the numbers are high or low at a particular time (June) to help me plan my Camino. I would prefer not to book too far in...
  7. Tony Murray

    Orisson Albergue

    Hi fellow pilgrims, I booked a few weeks ago and go a reply within three days with an invoice for a 50% payment. My understanding is that they are actually closed at the moment and will open at the end of March. This may explain the erratic communications from them. By the way there is a new...
  8. Tony Murray

    Orisson Albergue

    Don’t worry, they will eventually get back to you. I have stayed there twice and booked again for 13 June, it’s a lovely experience and I am confident they will confirm shortly.
  9. Tony Murray

    First Camino

    Heather nothing to be nervous about but lots to be excited for. The Camino is very simple: put one in front of each other. Carry a light load, be prepared for the unexpected, don’t shower in the morning ( your feet will be damp and soft), remember it’s not a race and leave your headphones at...
  10. Tony Murray

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD What documents are needed for the CF?

    Hi to all, I am traveling to SJPP in early September. I will be flying from Dublin to Biarritz so will be landing in France. But of course within a day I will be in Spain. When I look at the information for traveling to Spain, the official web site only provides details for air and sea...
  11. Tony Murray

    Red Hearts in Brierley's Guide Book

    I have noticed that a small red heart appears on some maps in Brierley's Camino Francés guidebook. For example map 22 just below Cruceiro. Does anyone know if this symbolises a location he likes or that a defibrillator available at that spot?
  12. Tony Murray

    Are you thinking to walk the Camino (the way of the Saint James) again?

    Absolutely, but my second time was even better than my first and my 3rd was just amazing. But I am slightly worried about trying to relive it on my 4th in June. Buen Camino
  13. Tony Murray

    Are you thinking to walk the Camino (the way of the Saint James) again?

    Like all the others the Camino is with me every day. I go to sleep most night reliving my time on the Camino. I am heading back for the 4th time in June and have a count-down calendar on my office wall. It is not that I am wishing my life away it is more that it motivates me to keep training. I...
  14. Tony Murray

    Short first Day? CF

    Hi Sue, one thing to keep in mind on your first day it that it puts real pressure on the calfs of your legs. I did a simple exercise for about 4 weeks, prior to beginning my Camino, to stretch my muscles. Stand on a step or stair on your toes. Gently drop your heal down as far as you can go...
  15. Tony Murray

    A 'One Word' Why?

    Interesting idea would love to see the presentation My one word(s) are: Absence (the absence of choice--one road/black or white coffee--is a great freedom) Questions (there are not answers on the Camino only questions) Time (time to mentally detox, reflect and appreciate) Ego (the Camino is a...
  16. Tony Murray

    Problems with Carry-on Back Packs

    Hi Bruce, I agree with Benny, I had the same problem with poles coming from Ireland. I found that I could buy an inexpensive set in SJPP. They were less than the cost of putting them in the hold of the airplane. Once finished with them I just left them behind. It is a toss of a coin whether you...
  17. Tony Murray

    Completing the French Way in 28 days

    I followed Derek too. Being from Ireland I was particularly interested in his experience. I heard him on a radio interview recently (https://www.rte.ie/radio1/ryan-tubridy/programmes/2019/1212/1098669-the-ryan-tubridy-show-thursday-12-december-2019/). Keep in mind that he is [almost] a...
  18. Tony Murray

    Completing the French Way in 28 days

    The Camino is not a race (against others or yourself ). I am planning my 4th Camino in June. I have being doing it in stages. First I cycled it from Leon, then for the past two years walking from SJPP. This year I plan to walk it from Leon to SdC. But I can truly say it is not about getting...
  19. Tony Murray

    Biarritz to SJPP in the evening

    Hi Mister H, while I see your point about two nights in SJPP I am not sure it is worth it. Yes if you are getting off a long haul flight and you need to catch up with sleep. But is you are staying in a albergue, sleep does not come easy. You may also be pumped up and excited so it is difficult...
  20. Tony Murray

    What to pack for my First Camino?

    Hi Bruce, My medical packing list for this year will be something like this: Vasilane (so something similar) for my feet, one roll of tape for feet (before hot-spots form), 3-5 foot plasters, Panadol or Ibuprofen. Sun block. Anything I will buy on the way. I discovered that the weight of my...

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