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    Advice for giving my dad at 70 and sister sample of Camino

    thanks again for the advice think we have decided upon a way forward!
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    Advice for giving my dad at 70 and sister sample of Camino

    What is CF or CP ?
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    Advice for giving my dad at 70 and sister sample of Camino

    Thanks for you advice and huge well done on your achievement! I think time is ticking away and looks like we may fly to Santiago and just do a few of the last stages...,
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    Advice for giving my dad at 70 and sister sample of Camino

    Thank you so much for taking the time to respond . I think that sounds like the perfect option fly from Ireland to Santiago take bus to say somewhere not to far away and just see how we all get on ...would you be able to recommend a book for the Camino Frances route ? I just not sure with all...
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    Advice for giving my dad at 70 and sister sample of Camino

    Is the brierly book the Ingles Camino ?
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    Advice for giving my dad at 70 and sister sample of Camino

    Thanks so much kiwi ..this is really helpful ...Could you recommend a book which covers the Camino there seems to be so many choices !
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    Advice for giving my dad at 70 and sister sample of Camino

    Where does the ingles route actually commence ? I don’t think we have time to start in Ireland just want to head to Spain and go from there ... will check out that link ...just ordered book on line by brierly not sure which route he covers but least will give me some tips for planning ...my...
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    Advice for giving my dad at 70 and sister sample of Camino

    Thanks so much that’s great to know about the taxis and that would certainly be peace of mind having someone realiable. You guys have been so helpful I really can’t thank you enough and have certainly provided such valuable information.
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    Advice for giving my dad at 70 and sister sample of Camino

    Yes i know it’s maybe slightly optimistic trying to squeeze everything in in 4 days as if we arrive thurs we plan to start walking the following day which is Friday then sat and Sunday then fly home Monday night .
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    Advice for giving my dad at 70 and sister sample of Camino

    Thanks for reply . Maybe st Jean not so suitable then . My quest continues to find alternative solution . That’s fine 1 Euro per km in terms of taxi and gives us an idea of costs .
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    Advice for giving my dad at 70 and sister sample of Camino

    Thanks so much for your response . Yes me and my sister just decided to take our dad away to experience at least some of thd Camino . My sister thinks he could pbky manage about 5k max pet day or maybe one day 7k total max it’s just because he has a bad leg and so his walking is not great . Our...
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    Advice for giving my dad at 70 and sister sample of Camino

    Thanks again. Spoke with my sister Ciara and she thinks our dad could do max 5k it’s just because of his leg . Who is Caroline in terms of getting her to collect us ? Also is it better to fly to Biarritz to start in st Jean or could we fly to Bilbao and make our way to st Jean from there ? We...
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    Advice for giving my dad at 70 and sister sample of Camino

    My dad has a disability so can only walk short distances and pace , pbky no more than 2/3hours max but again this would be dependent on terrain etc . Thanks again for your advice and feedback .
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    Advice for giving my dad at 70 and sister sample of Camino

    I checked out the tours they all seem to be minimum week and don’t fit in with our dates unfortunately.
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    Advice for giving my dad at 70 and sister sample of Camino

    Thanks for your response and maybe it’s best then to walk and ditch the bike . Are of course find a more easier section to do on bike .
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    Advice for giving my dad at 70 and sister sample of Camino

    My dad wants to try and walk as much as he can so def no car . Was thinking bike hire .
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    Advice for giving my dad at 70 and sister sample of Camino

    That’s great very much appreciated!
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    Advice for giving my dad at 70 and sister sample of Camino

    Where exactly is that stage located ? And where is best airport to fly into ?
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    Advice for giving my dad at 70 and sister sample of Camino

    Dave I did suggest that route from Sarria to Santiago but can I ask what if my dad can only walk say 1/2 hours per day can we get a bus or transport to say next leg ?
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    Advice for giving my dad at 70 and sister sample of Camino

    Aquapac said: Hi folks looking some advice ...my sister and myself have decided to take our 70 year old father to sample a stage of the Camino in September this year . My dad is not really good walking great distances so my sister suggested hiring a electric bicycle to help him but he could pbky...

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