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Yes, I agree with all that has been said. You will not be alone and 99% of other pilgrims will look after you. The first stage from SJPDP is tough, maybe break it in two by staying in Orrison. I am not sure about accommodation; personally, at that time of year, I would book in advance but my...
By the way, the train station in Pamplona is not very close to the centre - not really walkable. Check Google Maps or Booking.com for hotel options, if you need them. The bus station, however, is very central and close to many hotels.
My view is that this is a bad time. There will be NO accommodation, unless you book six months in advance, and you will have to pay three times as much as usual. You could sleep in the parks, as many do. It can be dangerous at this time - robbery, sexual assaults etc. There will be half a...
I also enjoy the quiet times, but also the time to commune with others. It gives me mixed feelings, as part of me wants to celebrate the fact that some people who have perhaps not travelled widely are using the camino as their first step into 'adventure'. On the other hand, it seems that the...
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