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  1. Waka

    Death of American pilgrim in Castromaior today

    My thoughts and prayers go to his wife and family. RIP.
  2. Waka

    Should I risk not booking in SJPDP and go for the refuge instead?

    Thanks for all the useful comments much appreciated. Here are some things I don't have to worry about, the first is jet lag, I'm only flying from Gatwick. I have done the CF before and the last time I strayed in the inn opposite the pilgrim office, which wouldn't let us in until well past midday...
  3. Waka

    Should I risk not booking in SJPDP and go for the refuge instead?

    Not going on the CF until September, but flight is booked accommodation as far as Zubiri booked, but I haven't booked in SJPDP and my reason is this: I arrive on a Saturday at about 10:30am, I note from Gronze that the Ospitalia Municipal Refuge doesn't start taking pilgrims until 2pm. Am I...
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    Excited for my upcoming bed reservation in Borda!

    Just bitten the bullit and booked a bed in Borda for the middle of September. It was n't there the last time I walked the CF so really looking forward to the experience. last time I stayed in Orisson which was very nice.
  5. Waka

    Stay in SJPP overnight or start for Orisson

    It depends on how long you've been travelling, my advice would be to spend the night in SJPdP and rest, it's a nice little town. The walk up to Orrison is steep and a good nights rest will benefit your body.
  6. Waka

    Rethink HOW and WHEN you walk the Francés - strategies for walking during busy times

    Having red all the thread It would appear that this is getting over complicated. You arrive you walk, you may get a bed at your destination you may not. If you are worried then book ahead, I've always managed to find somewhere to sleep and I usually go in September, apart from when I was on the...
  7. Waka

    Auberge Borda

    Good Morning all, Has anyone stayed at the Albergue Borda 1.5km further on from Orrison on the Napoleon route, if so details would be appreciated. TIA
  8. Waka

    Albergues - Need to book in September 2024?

    Yes I think you’re right, flexibility is the key. And municipal Albergues C are a lot more interesting. Burn Camino Waka
  9. Waka

    Baggage Transfer

    @AMALFI thank you for the info, I've never been involved with luggage trans for before, or come to that booking accommodation in advance. I thought it would have been nice for all the Albergues (except Municipals) to have a little icon indicating that they do except transfers, but I can't find...
  10. Waka

    Baggage Transfer

    Thank you all for the info, it will be backpacks for both of us.
  11. Waka

    Baggage Transfer

    Good Morning Pilgrims wherever you are. My question revolves around baggage transfer along the CF. My plan is to leave in mid September 2024 (busy time I know), I will be travelling with an 83 year old lady, who I have to say is reasonable fit (but needs to go into training mode) On my last CF...
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    Albergues - Need to book in September 2024?

    Thanks for the response J Willhaus. I will be starting in SJPP, carrying my own pack, which does give me flexibility, I think not knowing whether its a park bench or comfy bed adds to the pilgrimage, having said that I'd rather have a roof over my head. regarding Pamplona, I stayed there last...
  13. Waka

    Albergues - Need to book in September 2024?

    Hi experts I will be starting my CF in September 2024. I last did this Camino in 2017 (seems a lifetime away) and have also completed a couple of weeks of the VDLP 4 years ago. When I did the CF I never booked any accommodation for the whole length, now seven years later will that still be...
  14. Waka

    Camino Frances App

    Thanks for the replies guys, looks like Wise pilgrim is the popular one all round. I did the Frances back in 2017 and an app wasn't available then and you're right Damien about the VDLP app it wasn't all that detailed. Buen Camino All
  15. Waka

    Camino Frances App

    Hi All I've been away for a number of years. My last pilgrimage in Spain was the Via Del La Plata and I used an app on my phone. My question is, has one been developed for the Frances? Waka
  16. Waka

    Credential...enough space?

    No probably not, just take two credentials with, that’s what I did.
  17. Waka

    LIVE from the Camino Bad weather update

    Be safe and don’t take any chances, the Camino will stil be there when the weather abates.
  18. Waka

    The Candle Lady on the Camino Frances

    Very nicely put.
  19. Waka

    Camino Phrases and Titles

    I always walk on my own, in the evening I see the same groups of people frequently doing their thing. I think exclusion can be a blessing, I met some many groups that just chat about nothing consistently that I often stop and let then pass, sometimes it’s hard to get peace in the albergues and...
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    A Must Read

    The only place I know where it can be found is in Singapore in a little bookshop called “Booksactually”. They do have a website and I think they do mail order but am not 100% sure. I’ve just had a browse on their website but can’t find it, but when I was in there last week there was loads. If...

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