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  1. kathyandthomas

    Is it permissible to skip Sarria to Santiago?

    While the entire Frances route is wonderful, the excitement of finishing your walk by going down the stairs, past thr bagpiper and into the plaza facing the Cathedral can't be matched ( it just to me wouldn't seem the same to arrive from the train station.). And incidentally, Galicia is very...
  2. kathyandthomas

    Astorga to Molinaseca

    We have stayed at the Hostal el Palacio. Very nice, decent restaurant. Currently showing $64/night on Booking.com
  3. kathyandthomas

    Niggling hates (dislikes) on Camino

    Agreed on the toilet paper, but otherwise loved the experience too much to nitpick.
  4. kathyandthomas

    List of Churches - Sarria to Santiago

    In 2017 we were able to attend pilgrim Masses in Sarria, Portomarin, Melide and Arzua. Can't recall, (and didn't write down ) the church names but they were obvious. And if not , just ask your hospitalero or hotel clerk and I bet they can point you in the right direction. We didn't stay in...
  5. kathyandthomas

    SJPdP one night or two?

    On our Camino, we flew USA to Biarritz and went directly by van to SJPP, arriving early afternoon. We chose to stay two nights there in a lovely B&B and just strolled leisurely around for a day. We were there on a Saturday and at least that day the only Mass we could find was in a chapel in a...
  6. kathyandthomas

    Accommodations suggestions

    We liked this place when we stayed there in 2017. Bed & Breakfast Maison Bidegain Berria Maison Bidegain Berria - 64220 ISPOURE It's in Ispoure which abuts SJPP but is an easy walk from the SJPP train station and a quick walk into the heart of SJPP . It is on Booking.com. It has only one...
  7. kathyandthomas

    OK guys, what underwear?

    Another vote for Ex Officio
  8. kathyandthomas

    What is your favorite (affordable) restaurant on the Camino Frances?

    Agree with San Anton Abad
  9. kathyandthomas

    The Way: how do you feel about THE movie?

    I'm a five, my wife is a four. We watched for the first time after making a decision to go. I have watched a few times since( our Camino Frances was seven years ago). While it's not a perfect depiction of the journey, it's close enough that I get nostalgic and a little teary when I see places I...
  10. kathyandthomas

    A little rant about entitlement

    1000 years ago, they all were pilgrims in the truest sense. Today it's a mix of pilgrims and tourists. My guess is that entitled crowd are part of the tourist group.
  11. kathyandthomas

    Ranking my top 10 foods from the Camino

    Tortilla Cafe con Leche Tuna Bocadillo Patatas bravas Kaz Limon Beer
  12. kathyandthomas

    Where to stay in O Cebreiro

    In 2017 we stayed in Casa (Meson ) Anton. Had a nice little room with private bathroom. The rooms are above the bar/restaurant and ours was comfortable and quiet.
  13. kathyandthomas

    Choosing a route

    A couple of thoughts. Consider an open jaw ticket, flying into one airport and out of another . We’ve done this several times to Europe , including into Biarritz and out of Santiago. It’s unlikely to be much pricier than a straight round trip. And while I can’t speak for other routes , two nice...
  14. kathyandthomas

    hotel in St Jean Pied de Port

    Maison Bidegain Berria is a very nice B&B in Isopure, a small village adjacent to SJPP ( not exactly central but an easy walk). The hosts are a charming couple. Breakfast is provided, and for a small fee, if you want, they will also provide a wonderful home cooked dinner.It can be reserved on...
  15. kathyandthomas

    Best book for my friends who aren't familiar with the Camino?

    Sorry, forgot to add I liked "The Pilgrimage " by Paulo Coelho
  16. kathyandthomas

    Best book for my friends who aren't familiar with the Camino?

    Agree with the Bill Bennett book , The Way My Way., funny and poignant. Disagree with Walking with Sam. It was well written, had some decent history, but I ended not liking anyone in the book, and for those who have read it, the incident in the restaurant in Santiago on the day in Santiago with...
  17. kathyandthomas

    Boxer shorts - any recommendations

    I love Ex Officio
  18. kathyandthomas

    Favourite Accommodation Splurge along the Camino

    Agreed,
  19. kathyandthomas

    Stay in St Jean

    Maison Bidegain Berria in Isopure, an adjoining village and a short and easy walk from SJPP is on Booking.com. We stayed there in 2017 . It is a lovely couple who rent out one bedroom. They serve a great breakfast and will make dinner ( although dinner may be a small extra charge , honestly...
  20. kathyandthomas

    Best Way to St Jean from US

    In 2017 we flew through Madrid and flew on to Biarritz. Then shared cab/van from Biarritz airport to SJPP. It was quite easy. We figured we would rather fly as far as we could instead of fly-cab-train-train. It worked out well and airfare wasn’t bad. We flew home out of Santiago.

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