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  1. SFletcher

    Meseta or Leon/Sarria - which one first?

    If Leon - Santiago is too long to manage in 2 weeks, you could also consider walking from Burgos to either Astorga or Ponferrada in one visit, then continue from there to Santiago next time. That would even out the stages a bit, and both Astorga and Ponferrada have transport links that would...
  2. SFletcher

    Did you have the luxury of a steaming hot bath during your Camino?

    Another vote for Hotel Norte y Londres in Burgos. We reckoned the bathroom was bigger than some of the albergue rooms we had slept in. It was a very welcome and leisurely wallow as the energy levels were depleted after 9 days walk.
  3. SFletcher

    Have you been sponsored?

    I met one person 2 years ago who said he was being sponsored on his walk. I felt it was was placing additional stress on him - it was as if he had an obligation to complete the walk so as not to disappoint others. He was gym fit but not used to walk up and down hills. If you are going to to...
  4. SFletcher

    On the countdown..

    There is also an ATM in Burguette, first village after Roncesvalles. The Santander branch is just where the Camino turns right off the main street.
  5. SFletcher

    Lodging Pamplona

    Yes the bus station is on Calle Yanguas y Miranda. It is all located underground. The only visible part is the glass building with the entrance and stairs. On my first visit, I had checked it out the evening before I was travelling, just to get my bearings. I have stayed in Hostal Arriazu and...
  6. SFletcher

    River route into Burgos (PDF)

    I had downloaded this guide and used it successfully 2 weeks ago, with 4 others tagging along too. There are no arrows along the early part, so without the guide it would have been a leap of faith. There is a blue/yellow camino sign where you turn right at the airport fence. When you get to...
  7. SFletcher

    Pamplona Bull Run

    Reports are that finding accommodation in Pamplona during San Fermin will be very difficult as even the pilgrim hostels get filled. It may be better to plan stops before and after Pamplona and just walk through the city.
  8. SFletcher

    To book ahead or not?

    Reports from my partner who has just reached Pamplona today are that there were beds available along the way over the past few days.
  9. SFletcher

    Ready to go!

    The Napoleon route is higher, and while half of it is on paved road, sections of it are on a track. That means it is less accessible for rescue services, so it is safer to close it in winter months. The Valcarlos route goes through a valley which also has a main road, so it does not get closed...
  10. SFletcher

    Albergues in SJPdP

    I stayed last year in Azkorria and was happy with everything there. There was a very good breakfast in the morning.
  11. SFletcher

    spending the night in SJPP or Orisson?

    I arrived late afternoon in SJPdP and only had a few hours there, but that was plenty of time. I walked to Orisson the next day. I met more people in Orisson than I did in Saint Jean; there were 40 people staying there, there was time to relax and talk to people, the communal meal introduced...
  12. SFletcher

    Mass on Camino Frances

    Here is a link to the parish church in SJPdP https://www.paroisse-saint-jean-pied-de-port.com/

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