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This makes me think of two Hebrew words for fear. One is pachad, that is the imagined reptilian brain irrational fear when we are out of our comfort zone. The other, Yirah is the kind of exhilaration/fear when we are standing on sacred ground, awe that is scary in the good way, that asks us to...
I just returned home and i can say wholeheartedly that walking the Camino was one of the most wonderful experiences ever- you will see, the logistics and planning falls away and things just seem to settle into the simple rhythm of walking through landscapes, meeting kindred travelers and sharing...
I used Jacotrans for transport of my pack each day. It cost between 5-7 euros per day depending on the region and worked out great! The places you stay will have envelopes that you can fill out and attach to your bag. It's all very easy and well organized.
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I'm going to begin the Camino on August 31 and based on what I've read am feeling anxious that accommodations will be challenging to get without making reservations ahead. I wanted a relaxed walk with spontaneity to be able to stop where i feel like each day. Can anyone share recent...
hi, I'll be flying into Biarritz on Aug 31st at 9:05pm and have booked transportation to SJPDP. Happy to share if you happen to be on that flight or arriving earlier and don't mind waiting. Contact me if you're interested. jennie@zocolo.com
Cheers, Jennie
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Two questions for anyone with experience on the Camino Frances..
I am flying into Biarritz at 9:05pm on Aug 30. Can anyone opine on a nice place to stay and the fastest way to get to SJPDP? I know 'fast' and 'camino' aren't simpatico but i have a reservation in Orisson on the 31st, so i...
Thanks everyone for sharing your thoughts! I'm thinking to fly London to Biarritz to get to SJPDP, then walking to Santo Domingo de la Calzada, and catching the bus to Bilbao to fly back to London. Lots of moving parts! Does anyone know- do I buy bus tickets ahead or is it fine to wait and...
Hi- I plan to fly from London and only have 10 days to walk part of the Camino. Was thinking to begin in SJPP and just walk and stop when i run out of time.. trying to figure out how to get to SJPP, and which would be the closest airport to fly back to London to connect with my flight back to...
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