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  1. PFarnsworth

    Reserve lodging ahead or wing it day by day on the Camino Portugues?

    I’ll be starting at Porto on October 19, starting on the Litoral/Coastal route and then probably switching over to the Central at some point. I’ve been wondering this same question and have booked my first night in Porto and have pretty much decided to just wing it from there.
  2. PFarnsworth

    Train from Paris to SJPP

    Give yourself a little extra time to find the right track/train if departing from Paris-Montparnase station. We found it fairly confusing, but we don’t speak French either. We asked several people and eventually found our train (there were two trains on the same track that were preparing to...
  3. PFarnsworth

    Is Google Flights screwing with me?

    I've found that it's best to search for flights while "incognito" so that the airlines don't see you coming back later looking for the same route searches. I've found that prices tend to go up upon returning to search for something I've recently searched for, unless I go "incognito" first...
  4. PFarnsworth

    Walking and Suffering

    This thread reminds me of graffiti I say when leaving Melide... The devil disguised as a snake tempting us to "call a taxi"!
  5. PFarnsworth

    Super highway or not? (on trail from Sarria to Santiago)

    We had a very hard time finding open beds this past July (late July into early August) from Sarria on. We stayed in regular albergues as much as possible but occasionally had to stay in hotels or AirBnB's (we were trying to do it on the cheap) when no open beds were available. We ended up...
  6. PFarnsworth

    What is the best city to fly into to begin CF?

    Just buy the local bus ticket as you board the bus, just outside the BIQ airport. Google maps here shows it as bus 4, but for some reason I was thinking it was bus C. Just ask the driver as you board the bus, to be sure. You can also ask the drive to let you know when you've arrived at Réduit...
  7. PFarnsworth

    What is the best city to fly into to begin CF?

    We flew into Paris and took the subway down to Montparnasse train station (gare), where we then caught a highspeed train directly to Bayonne. We spent the night there and then took the early morning bus (that they have running from the train station) on to SJPP, and then walked up to Orisson...
  8. PFarnsworth

    LIVE from the Camino Traffic on the Francés

    We’re in Palas de Rei and ever since Sarria beds have been extremely difficult to find. Municipales don’t accept reservations so that’s always the safety net. We’ve ended up having to reserve hostales a few times in order to find open spaces, but are now booked through to Santiago. Before...
  9. PFarnsworth

    Starting Camino Frances July 10

    We’ll be starting the same day from SJPP. Staying in Orisson and Borda that night. Most of us are from Texas as well. (Group of 10 family and friends) Hope to meet you there.
  10. PFarnsworth

    2023 Camino Frances

    Did anyone ever answer you on this, Ellen? I have the same question. I remember there being pillows at most albergues, but can't remember if they were the size we generally use here in the USA or if they were larger.
  11. PFarnsworth

    Why should I NOT start from SJPdP in mid to late July?

    I walked the Frances in July-Aug in 2018 and got very lucky with weather. We did have some hot days, but nothing unmanageable. I remember albergues being very warm at night and having the constant differences of opinions with other pilgrims as to whether windows should be left open or closed...
  12. PFarnsworth

    CF accommodation during San Fermin festival

    I just booked accommodations in Pamplona for July 13th (about the time you mentioned) at the Camplus Pamplona. It's a student dorm that they use for guests during this time. (Not sure about other times of the year.) Looks like about a 10 minute walk to downtown area. The cost was $50euros...
  13. PFarnsworth

    Leaving walking sticks in Santiago

    What happens to those "donated" treking poles left at the Pilgrims Office?
  14. PFarnsworth

    Your one picture that captures how you feel about being on the Camino!

    Never thought of it that way, but I agree with you that this was my favorite part of each day!
  15. PFarnsworth

    Your one picture that captures how you feel about being on the Camino!

    SO hard to choose just one picture, but the PEOPLE you meet are such a BIG part of the Camino experience that I have to go with a picture of them.
  16. PFarnsworth

    My sleep sack "innovation"

    Wish I had seen this before I left. I’m having a hard time with the confinement of my mummy liner bag. I’m also wishing that my pillow case were longer than normal. The pillows provided so far have all been very long, but comfortable.
  17. PFarnsworth

    Camino App

    Hello Ieraene! I will start my first Camino on June 27 (Camino Frances) in SJPP and have been "playing with" several apps in preparation. The one I like most so far is the TrailSmart app. It has maps you can download and use off-line and your phone GPS will show you where you are. It also...
  18. PFarnsworth

    Pamplona and San Fermin?

    I will be in Pamplona on June 30 or July 1 and am hoping that this will be early enough to MISS the crowds attracted to the San Fermin "running of the bulls" festival that starts July 6th. Does anyone know if being there a week early will be enough for me to miss the crowds?
  19. PFarnsworth

    Soap for body and clothes???

    I'm thinking I'm just going to shave all my hair off and go bald to avoid having to wash or comb my hair. SIMPLIFY! That way I only have to worry about washing body and clothes!
  20. PFarnsworth

    Soap for body and clothes???

    Does anyone have a recommendation on a soap that will work for body/hair/clothes? I'm guessing that any soap will "work" but I'm looking for what works "best" and is easy to carry. What do pilgrims use?

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