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  1. Thetravelingfamily

    Starting Mid April

    Hello All, This will be our third Camino as a family. Our first two were done in 200-mile sections. The children were much younger! This time they will be 12 and 14 years old. Looking to begin Mid April. Ay thoughts as to crossing the Pyrenees during that time? Possible snow? Looks like there...
  2. Thetravelingfamily

    Family of four preparing for 3rd Camino Trek

    Hello All! As we prepare for our third trek across the Camino, I wanted to get ideas and thoughts on how the Camino Frances Route has changed in the past few years. We covered the first 250 miles with our then 6 and 8 year old (2011). Then we returned with our 8 and 10 year old (2013) to over...
  3. Thetravelingfamily

    Hornillos private hostal recommendation

    We just happened to walk past Casa de Abuelo on the way into Hornillos. The owner came out and greeted us. We got a private room, $10 per person which included a private shower, use of a brand new kitchen, and a comfy new dinning room and living room, don't miss it if you have to stay there. She...
  4. Thetravelingfamily

    Pizza in Leon

    I just had to share this. After a week of bread and soup we were ready for something different :) We came across a tiny restaurant near the cathedral called "Made in Italy". It only has 5 tables and the owner/chef/server takes your order, makes the dough and cooked the pizza in the same room! An...
  5. Thetravelingfamily

    Drying clothes in cold weather

    funny!
  6. Thetravelingfamily

    Drying clothes in cold weather

    Thank you. Yes, on our last trip the kids got pretty dusty as they are running ahead playing, maybe because they are closer to the ground LOL The other two sets would be from my husband and I. We however were less dusty but still washed our clothes daily. So, 4 sets includes the whole family. We...
  7. Thetravelingfamily

    Drying clothes in cold weather

    Thank you! That was very helpful. That is similiar to our routine last time and I will head your advice on the clothes :)
  8. Thetravelingfamily

    Drying clothes in cold weather

    Nice advice. Thank you!
  9. Thetravelingfamily

    Drying clothes in cold weather

    Thank you! Yes, I was thinking they may be able to wear their clothes twice as long as they don't get wet or muddy from snow or rain. They wouldn't mind missing a shower or two. :) Keep your fingers crossed that I find a dryer at times LOL
  10. Thetravelingfamily

    Drying clothes in cold weather

    Hello All! Our journey continues in Burgos in just 2 weeks! My concern is how difficult it is to dry our clothes in the colder weather if no sun shines? On our last journey it was warm and we easily dried our clothes in the warmth of the sun :) With two children we have 4 sets of clothes to...
  11. Thetravelingfamily

    Burgos Recommendations

    Hello! Any recommendations for Burgos for a family of four? We come in by bus from Madrid at 2pm and leave the next morning so our stay will be short. Looking for a comfortable place along the Camino. Thinking Abba Burgos Hotel :) Best, Mandy
  12. Thetravelingfamily

    Crossing the Pyrenees

    We went in Sept 2012 and found that it was colder than I expected and extremely windy. I was concerned that I Had not prepared correctly. However, after going over the top and heading down into Ronc. it warmed quickly and the cool temperatures were no longer an issue. It was cool in the morning...
  13. Thetravelingfamily

    26 yr old female walking March 2013

    We will be continuing our Camino journey from Burgos-Santiago beginning March 15th. My husband, myself and our two children traveled from SJPD-Burgos in 13 days a year ago September. Looking forward to the weather change from Fall however I am a bit nervous about finding space since there are 4...
  14. Thetravelingfamily

    Alberques in March

    Hello All!We traveled from St. Jean to Burgos in September and are looking to travel Burgos to Santiago starting March 14th. I am expecting colder and wet weather however I was curious on the availability of the alberques? Are they open as they are in the fall? We took our 8 and 10 year old...
  15. Thetravelingfamily

    1st timer- worried about the weather!

    Great info! We are leaving from Burgos on March 14th to Santiago. We previously traveled St. Jean to Burgos in the fall with our two children and will now finish in the spring :) Looks like completely different scenario with with death, however how are the are they still mostly open or difficult...
  16. Thetravelingfamily

    Best route to take while walking with a seven year old.

    Hello! We walked from St. Jean to Burgos with our 6 year old daughter and 8 year old son. We did bring a hiking chariot to give them breaks on the long flat stretches. That being said, they didn't want to use it for fear others would think they were babies LOL. The longest day my daughter...
  17. Thetravelingfamily

    Age restriction for children?

    Hello! Does anyone have a link that would show if there is an age restriction on receiving the compostela for children 7 and 9? Heard that there is an alternative certificate if they have not been through their first communion. All the best, Mandy
  18. Thetravelingfamily

    USD Money Exchange

    Hello All! We are leaving in two weeks for St. Jean. Wanted to see what others were doing in order to prepare their money... Rates are high here in USA to exchange before we leave and out bank charges 3.5% plus $5 per transaction. Any ideas to get a better exchange rate? All the best! Mandy
  19. Thetravelingfamily

    Is it necessary to prebook a train leaving Santiago to Madri

    Anyone thought about car rental and driving? Are there sites to see along the route? We will have 3 extra days before having to leave Madrid. Mandy
  20. Thetravelingfamily

    Where to stay in St Jean?

    Thank you for all of your advice! We ended up getting a room here: http://www.ebernat.com/ebernat/gb/index.asp Do any of you know how late the Compestela office is open? We arrive at 530 pm and wanted to leave the next day. Thank you again! Mandy :D

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