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We got the tickets for $960 flying with Iberia. One tip is looking on Kayak.com or other online services on Wednesday night. Usually they offer their best deals at that time.
Good luck!
Camino Frances, here comes the Chaves Clan +1! We got our tickets this week from Des Moines to Madrid. So we are committed for sure now and very excited! We will start in SJPdP on June 1st or 2nd, depending on the jetlag. We will be flying on May 30th and arriving the next day and hope to...
I just noticed at the bottom of your message you mention Walking for Parkinson's disease. We will be doing this as well. I have PD and since we were going to do the walk anyway, we decided to do it for a good cause. I plan to give updates on preparations and during the walk in case you want...
That is a good deal! Hopefully we will see you there. We are also doing El Camino Frances in June of next year and are equally excited about it.
Rolando
What I have read about weight is dependent on fitness condition, but as a rule of thumb what I have seen is 10 to 15% of your body weight. We also plan to carry a couple of tents which typically would account for about 5-6 pounds.
Keep in touch, maybe we can exchange tips as we learn them...
Thank you for your feedback and answers to my questions!
One more about cash vs. credit cards. I have read that one should carry at least two credit cards and cash. Does that mean that the albergues take credit cards or is that true only for markets, hotels and restaurants? I'm trying to...
My family and I (5 of us) are planning to walk the French way next year in late May starting from Des Moines, Iowa, USA probably on May 25 and giving ourselves until June 30 to be back at home. I would appreciate some help with some our questions, keep in mind that we are all in pretty good...
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