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    Busy April

    I began my Camino in the second week of April having previously walked in May and September. I was expecting the route to be quieter however there are a lot of pilgrims at the moment. I'm now in Ponferrada with about 8 days to Santiago. Albergues in the main stage ends are busy. The...
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    LIVE from the Camino September from SJPP

    Thanks for the updates NomadBoomer. I will begin the CF next week. It's always good to have updates from pilgrims currently on route particularly in relation to crowds/hotspots. Please keep on posting. Buen Camino.
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    Excited newbies

    Hi Julia, As I see it you have a number of options but firstly to mention that SJPP and Pamplona are on the Camino Frances and Bilbao is on the Camino del Norte which has a different starting point. That's not to say you couldn't do some of the Frances and then bus it to Bilbao for your...
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    pamplona to biarritz airport

    Sounds as if that could be a very expensive journey. Just a suggestion as regards an alternative to see if it would cost less..... Ryanair from Madrid to Dublin on 19th Sept at 20.40 is €44. There are several buses with Alsa running from Pamplona to Madrid Airport - terminal 4 on that day...
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    Taxi share 2nd September from Biarritz

    Hi Ciaran, I arrive two days before you and am using a shared taxi service from Biarritz to SJPP called Express Bourricot. (www.expressbourricot.com). They meet planes from Biarritz Airport and the transfer to SJPP takes about 90 minutes. You can reserve a place online...you don't need to...
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    SJPP to Roncesvalles

    Hello members, Could I ask what facilities are available on the first stage? Are there any restaurants/cafes/shops? Is it necessary to bring lunch/snacks/drinks or is it possible to get food/ drinks along the way? Regards, G.
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    Irish Passport Card

    I've had mine for almost a year now and haven't had any problems entering Spain with it. The only time there was a question asked was at the Albergue in Pamplona at check in. They had not seen one before and we're looking for the normal passport after a short discussion were happy with it.
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    2016. Holy Year. Busy Camino??

    I read recently that the pope announced 2016 as a holy year. I understand that during a holy year the number of pilgrims increase dramatically due to religious reasons. If I plan a 2016 Camino, will accomodation be a problem? Are there any particular months to avoid? Any other information...
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    Advice for day 1

    Good morning forum members, I arrive in SJPP later this week around mid-day. I don't have any long flights or jet- lag to get over. I was thinking of starting to walk on arrival and that would mean getting into Ronscesvalles at approx 8.00 in the evening. Is this possible? Would there still...
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    Top Ten Musicians I want to listen to on the Camino Frances...

    I'm with you on U2, I first saw them live as an up and coming band in 1981 when they played to an audience of 200 at a run-down venue in the south of Ireland. At the beginning of the Meseta last year I couldn't resist listening to the Doors 'riders on the storm'. as it was such a wild day...
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    Travelling from Barcelona to SJPP

    :-). I've just checked the Renfe website. There is a train from Barcelons on March 17th at 7.30 that gets into Pamplona at 11.17 priced at €29.75. The Alsa website shows that there is a bus from Pamplona at 14.30 that gets into SJPP at 16.15 priced at €22 so you could make the whole journey...
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    Travelling from Barcelona to SJPP

    Here's a suggestion.....check your departure date. You mention that you intend to depart for SJPP after Patricks day on 16th March.....to my knowledge St Patricks day still falls on 17th. Buen Camino. Gerard.
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    RENFE phone app

    Good morning all, Does anybody have any experience of using the RENFE phone app. I downloaded it recently to my iPhone and it appears user-friendly. I would like to book a train journey from Santiago to Madrid but will leave booking until I get closer to Santiago and decide what date/time I...
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    Have the summer crowds started to diminish?

    Hi all, I'm due to begin my Camino from SJPP in two weeks. Just wondering if the numbers starting have now reduced and if there is less pressure on finding space in the albergues? Regards, Gerard.
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    collection from Biarritz airport

    I have booked transport with Express Bouricott from Biarritz airport to SJPP. Can anybody who has used this service tell me how you locate your transport on arrival? Do they have a specific meeting point or does the driver wait with a placard at the arrivals hall? Regards, Gerard.
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    Training advice.

    Thank you all for your replies. Since posting my question three weeks ago and taken all your advice into consideration I've reduced my training to shorter but more frequent walks and in the past 2 weeks carrying a full rucksack as well. Feeling far more prepared and confident now. Thanks...
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    Transport from Santiago to Madrid

    If you want to get there quickly, Ryanair fly daily from Santiago to Madrid (flght time is just over one hour) and depending on how far in advance you book, the ticket price can be as low as €35. www.ryanair.com
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    Training advice.

    Don Huff, you are an inspiration, wonderful positive mental attitude, what is age but just a number? As that great Irish orator Oscar Wilde wrote 'some day your life will flash before your eyes, make sure its worth watching'. Thank you all for your advice and suggestions. I can't wait to get...
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    I have 3 weeks in August

    Hey Brian, Conas ata tu? I also had three weeks last year, started my Camino in Leon and walked to Finisterre, 17 walking days. I flew from Dublin to Santander with Ryanair, overnighted there and took the bus the following morning to Leon. I had prebooked the bus ticket on www.alsa.es a...
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    Training advice.

    Thank you all for the good advice. Taking your views into consideration and listening to my own body, I think I will reduce the distances for the next few weeks. I do take breaks but most of my training is done solo but I'm confident that good conversation with friends I've yet to meet along...

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