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  1. Jan_D

    Summer on the CF 2020

    Pilgrims used to take this path to avoid the snow on and around O Cebreiro in the winter months. It separates from the CF in Ponferrada, so it's a way of avoiding the crowds. I haven't done it yet, but it looks absolutely beautiful: the walk takes you along the Sil river, and through some...
  2. Jan_D

    Walking Bayonne to St. Jean Pied de Port - Voie de la Nive

    Hi rometimed, the path from Bayonne to SJPP is known as the "Voie de la Nive". I'm sure there's information on this forum somewhere, but to keep you going in the meantime, you can try this site. They have it down as 3 stages of 14km, 25km, and 28km (I recall another pilgrim went a bit further on...
  3. Jan_D

    April 2021 on Camino Frances - just how busy will it be?

    I don't think it will make a difference whether you go at the beginning or end of April in 2021. Pilgrim numbers on the camino normally increase from Easter/April onwards. In the last Holy Year (2010), around 20,000 pilgrims arrived in April, 29,000 in May, and 34,000 in June. (Overall, pilgrim...
  4. Jan_D

    Are pre-purchased onward flights out of Spain - are they mandatory?

    It seems that things might not change that much for UK passport holders. Even in the event of a "No Deal", the EU has agreed that UK citizens can visit visa-free for 90 days in any 6-month period (although there might be a few additional requirements, for example, passports will need to be valid...
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    Frances this year in November

    In November last year, 1,604 pilgrims arrived in Santiago after starting in SJPP (4,718 arrivals in total, including those starting after SJPP). Numbers drop significantly over the month of December, but there should hopefully be enough people walking in November to allow for a bit of company...
  6. Jan_D

    Donde? Any suggestions on routes / legs for 7 days

    Well... only if you're prepared to combine stages on a few occasions, which would make for some very long days. It normally takes at least 10 days. You can see recommended stages and accommodation options here!
  7. Jan_D

    Madrid airport to Pamplona

    No need to go downtown. Alsa does direct buses from Madrid Airport T4 to Pamplona. Buses leave daily at 1:15am, 10:45am and 15:15pm (and an extra bus at 20:00 on weekends).
  8. Jan_D

    Is this a problem?

    Hi Fencly, welcome to the forum! I'm not entirely sure of the legalities, but I've met 17-year olds who've done the camino without a problem. In my experience, it seems more common for European teenagers to be allowed to travel independently than in some parts of the world (I remember walking...
  9. Jan_D

    Albergues check-in.

    At 14 your son is a minor, and I'm assuming they wouldn't allow him stay alone at an albergue without a guardian, so (one would hope) it would be in everyone's best interest to ensure his mom could stay with him. Maybe write a little spiel in Spanish that he can show to the hospitaleros to...
  10. Jan_D

    Bus - Logrono to Bilbao

    Buses in Spain tend to be very reliable and comfortable. Cuadrabus does the route from Logrono to Bilbao. Here's the timetable. From the Bilbao bus station (Termibus) you catch Bus A3247 to the airport.
  11. Jan_D

    A good place to leave for Norte

    When are you thinking of going? I'm afraid it can be quite bad in the summer months (especially as much of the alternative accommodation is booked up by Spanish holidaymakers...)
  12. Jan_D

    A good place to leave for Norte

    True. You'll miss the amazing landscapes and food/culture of the Basque country, the gorgeous medieval towns (Santillana, San Vicente) of Cantabria... On the plus side, the Norte gets very quiet after Aviles, as many pilgrims change to the Primitivo in Oviedo. So there'll be less of a bed race...
  13. Jan_D

    A good place to leave for Norte

    You can walk from Leon to Oviedo - this is the "Camino del Salvador". It's a really beautiful walk (on completion you can even get the "Salvadorana" certificate from the cathedral!) From Oviedo you walk straight up to Aviles to join the Norte.
  14. Jan_D

    Norte or Portuguese + new painting

    The Norte really is spectacular. I'd just add two things: 1. There's lots of road and pavement walking on the official camino route. Make sure you take the coastal alternatives when you can (do a search for "coastal alternatives to the Norte's asphalt" on this forum, peregrina2000 has compiled a...
  15. Jan_D

    Donde? Any suggestions on routes / legs for 7 days

    You don't say where you're flying from in the UK - no biggie, but might be relevant to work out whether they have a direct flight from where you are to some point on one of the caminos. For example, my nearest airport has cheap flights to places like Santander and Porto; it's usually a quick...
  16. Jan_D

    Norte or Portuguese + new painting

    Hi Wei Ho, that's a lovely painting :) Most people start the Portugues in Porto, and it takes around 10 days. If you start the Norte from Irun, it will take around 35 days of walking. So I guess time constraints, etc, will need to be factored into your decision. How much time do you have? Is it...
  17. Jan_D

    Statistics: what percent finish

    The pilgrim office publishes figures for pilgrims "registering" in Saint Jean Pied de Port. Figures for 2018 can be found here (statistics for previous years here). I suppose you could get some idea by comparing the numbers departing with those arriving (a month later?) but as others on the...
  18. Jan_D

    Possibility of getting to St Jean April 16th

    Eeeeeeeee! How exciting! Only a few days to go... 🔜 Hope you have an absolutely fabulous time. Buen Camino!! 💛
  19. Jan_D

    Bus from Santiago to Bordeaux

    Ryanair do direct flights from Porto to La Rochelle. Just checked and it's only €45 on 1 June (flight leaving 13h10). It's really easy to get to Porto from SdC.
  20. Jan_D

    Bringing The Camino home - an Interview with John Brierley

    Loved this! Thanks so much for sharing.

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