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  1. Don's Brother

    SJPDP-SDC in 32 days-is this realistic?

    I am sorry for your loss. On each of my Caminos I have met pilgrims who were dealing with grief as they walked. I walked from SJPP to Santiago in 33 days in August/ September, 2017 when I was 66. I did it again this past year in July/August at 72, also in 33 days. I feel confident I could...
  2. Don's Brother

    For those who have walked the Camino 2 or more times

    I have walked the CF three times from SJPP to Santiago. I have also walked parts of the CF with my wife on another occasion. What I like most is visiting places where I have been before and telling the proprietor that I was there before on a certain day. I have sometimes taken pictures with...
  3. Don's Brother

    Travelling from Borda to Roncesvalles

    I walked the forest route in 2017 when I was 66. I walked it again on July 26 of this year from SJPP to Roncevalles. I’ve never walked the road; however, the Pilgrim Office also advised against the forest route when I picked up my credentials. It was a bit challenging, and I was tired after...
  4. Don's Brother

    Walking last 100KM. English or Portuguese route?

    I have done all three. If I only had time for the last 100K, I would choose the Portuguese.
  5. Don's Brother

    Travel from Madrid to St Jean Pied de Port

    I have travelled from Madrid to Pamplona by bus, train, and have flown. I definitely recommend flying. I recently purchased a one way ticket on Iberia for $67 for my late July start this year. I have taken the bus and a taxi to SJPP from Pamplona and recommend the taxi if you can find other...
  6. Don's Brother

    Madrid Barajas to Pamplona

    I don’t know how early your flight lands in Madrid; however, Iberia has a 9:10 AM flight from Madrid to Pamplona. There is also a 12:25 PM. The 9:10 for March 1 one way is showing $32 on Kayak. I have taken the bus from Barajas to Pamplona once, the train from Atocha twice, and also flown...
  7. Don's Brother

    Burgos to Santiago walking time

    Based on your previous Camino experiences, I would suggest 20-23 days. I have walked from Burgos to Santiago twice in 20 days, once at 66 and again at 68. I’m in very good shape for my age and rarely take days off. Burgos to Sarria is my favorite part of the Camino.
  8. Don's Brother

    Is it easier just to fly to Madrid to start the Frances?

    If your budget allows, fly to Madrid, fly Iberia to Pamplona, taxi to SJPP. When you finish in Santiago, you can get a very cheap RyanAir one way flight from Santiago back to Madrid. I’ve used this itinerary twice. I’m actually flying from Atlanta to Madrid today and then to A Coruna to walk...
  9. Don's Brother

    Things I'd bring, who cares about the weight

    I have done 6 Caminos and have never carried (nor do I plan to carry) any of the items mentioned in this thread thus far. Every pilgrim has certain items that they “need” and I respect all for what they have in their packs. Diversity is one of the things I like most about the Camino. Walk on...
  10. Don's Brother

    Early morning flights from Santiago

    I have flown from Santiago to Madrid on the 6:30 AM flight after four Caminos with plenty of time to make a 11:00 AM flight from Madrid to Atlanta. I have flown Ryan Air once and Iberia three times. They were always on time. My Atlanta flights were on Delta. A friend, however, had a long delay...
  11. Don's Brother

    Flying from Madrid to Pamplona

    The process has always been pretty easy for me, and I have been through the Madrid airport (Barajas) on six Caminos. The bus from Terminal 1 to Terminal 4 has always been timely and efficient. One heads-up when you get to Terminal 4….flights are usually not posted with departure gates until...
  12. Don's Brother

    Bus from Burgos to Tardajos

    My wife and I decided to walk a short day out of Burgos to La Fabrica on our Pamplona to Leon Camino last September. We had a private room and enjoyed a wonderful dinner and breakfast in the company of other pilgrims. Leaving Burgos is quite nice with a final walk past the Cathedral and a...
  13. Don's Brother

    Madrid Airport to Pamplona

    I have taken the bus from Terminal 4, the train from Atocha, and flown on Iberia on three different Caminos. I definitely would recommend the flight. One-way flights to Pamplona are relatively inexpensive and much more convenient for me.
  14. Don's Brother

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Any reason for concern about post covid surge in 2022?

    My wife and I just returned from the Camino yesterday. I pre-booked myself, using Booking.com, our three week trip. We only stayed in hotels or private rooms in albergues, but didn’t see any place that was full. I’ve walked four other Caminos, booking ahead twice and “winging it” twice. I...
  15. Don's Brother

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Flight Cabin

    My wife and I flew from Madrid to Atlanta yesterday on Delta. Everything went very well. All passengers were in compliance as far as I could see, and the Delta crew was great. It was the same on our flight to Madrid three weeks ago. We were also impressed with how seriously Covid was treated...
  16. Don's Brother

    LIVE from the Camino Rappahannock reports in, from Camino Francés

    Jenny, My wife and I have the Hotel Norte y Londres booked for two nights this weekend. I have stayed there on two previous Caminos. It’s very comfortable and convenient. Mike
  17. Don's Brother

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD New requirements for US travel to Spain — effective Sept. 6, 2021

    Thank you for the updated information. We are both vaccinated, so we are OK with these requirements.
  18. Don's Brother

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD New requirements for US travel to Spain — effective Sept. 6, 2021

    My wife and I will be flying to Madrid from Atlanta next Wednesday, September 8, for a “modified” Camino, beginning in Pamplona and ending in Leon. We have both done Caminos before, (4 for me and 1 for her), so this time we are going to be pilgrims some and tourists some, spending two days in...
  19. Don's Brother

    LIVE from the Camino Burgos-Santiago

    Hola and Buen Camino, Lynn! I too plan to start my next Camino (my 6th) from Burgos in mid-September. Enjoy! There is a gem around every corner.
  20. Don's Brother

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Pandemic Camino Return to US

    Thank you for this information. Does a US citizen need to supply a negative COVID test in order to board a plane in Santiago to fly to Madrid? I had planned to wait and get the test at Barajas before flying back to the US from Madrid.

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