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    First Camino - Nervous and with questions about the start

    My experience was in 2017 and I think it wouldn't has changed much ;-) #1) when stepped out of the albergue around 7:30 am, there were already many pilgrims on the street(s). I just followed them. #2) I was/am "a snail", not even a turtle, on the Napolean routel, I reached the Albergue in...
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    Steep passes on camino frances sjpd to logrono (fear of heights)

    When I was preparing for my first Camino Frances walk by watching videos in YouTube, I paid attention to trail surface, elevation, etc. Some videos showed some trails looked like near "cliffs", which was not my "cup of tea". When I actually walked CF, the conditions were not that scary and...
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    Is mid-April a good time to start the Camino Francés? Thank you.

    I started my Camino on April 30, 2017 from SJPP. I didn't encounter any snow days, but some folks after me did. There were a few "not light, not heavy" rainy days. I stayed in an " albergue in Melide (?), there were only a few people in it, there was no heat, I thought/think due to cost...
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    SAINT-JEAN (1st Day) failure rate 40%?!

    Strongly agree: It's doable! One step at a time! When I did the walk on the Napoleon route in late April, 2017. I had to stop and rest every 10 to 20 steps. I introduced myself to the hikers passing by that "I'm snail, a snail on the trail". Some joked that they were tortoises on the...
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    Camino Frances. Gym shoes or hiking shoes?

    As I would walk 15 km to 24 km a day for 25+ days. The trail surface could be even / uneven, their types can be dirt, cement, asphalt, etc., ascent vs descent, etc. are different on each day or part of each day. The shoes should be able to handle the trail conditions, in addition to providing...
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    Received walking permission from my House Master!

    I'm still begging :-(
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    Finding my way along the route

    When I did my first Camino Francis in early May, 2017, I had only the information in/from this Forum and Gronze, no guidebook, app, etc. My approach was to follow the "crowd", aka fellow pilgrims, if and when available. There was one occasion when I was getting out of Leon 7:00ish in one...
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    Under 15km days from Roncevalles to Santo Domingo but not too short OR seeking the perfect distance (for me).

    Not long ago, I led a group of friends walking CP. There was a lady knowing her limit: roughly 10km a day. We started at 8:00 am together. After 10 km, say the target mileage for the day, she would visit a cafe and had her favorite beverage/snack, then asked someone in the cafe to arrange a...
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    Valcarlos route or Napoleon Route

    I started at 7:30 a.m., took "a few steps at a time", i.e., at snail pace, on the Napoleon trail, and reached the hostel around 5:00 p.m. in time for a delicious grilled fresh trout meal with wine in one of the the hostel's restaurants. Taking the Napoleon route is not as difficult as I thought...
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    Warning: Jacotrans

    It was 2017, although it was an error on my side, Jacotrans "corrected" it promptly without a question. I've no hesitation engaging it again. A side note: "each division or district" of Jacotrans charges their fees differently It appears the closer to SjD is charging less.
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    Your Favourite Towns/Cities to Stay Additional Night/s

    If someone into Tapas, Logrono and Leon offer many choices.
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    Cost for baggage transport 2022

    When opportunities available, I prefer to support small businesses.
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    Concerned

    Once upon a time, similar concerns were raised in this forum. Some wise men/women suggested not to follow exact suggestions offered by "guidebooks" to end the day's walks, instead of a stage earlier or the stage later. As such, the chances of having a bed is higher. In addition, some folks...
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    SJPP to Roncesvalles - your personal experience

    It was April 30, 2017. Started the hike around 7:30 am, arrived in the Albergue about 5:30 pm. I got the last ticket for a meal in one of the restaurants, which had a grilled fresh trout that evening, I believe the trout was just out of a river! My pace was at snail speed. I also took breaks...
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    Albergue Seminaro Menor in SdC offers 10% discount

    <<If this post is inappropriate, please don't hesitate to remove it. Thx.) Received an e-mail from "Albergues Del Camino" advertising that it offers a 10% discount if one book "Santiago de Compostela Minor Seminar Hostel" and "Magdalena Sarria Monastery" through its website, which will be...
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    LIVE from the Camino SJPP to SdC

    It was May, 2017. The pilgrim menu in one of the restaurants in the albergue, which was on the 1st (or 2nd) floor, had roasted (or grilled) fresh fish (river trout?), it was so yummy. The meal was 10 euros.
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    Looking for salt tablets y aquaphor in Santiago

    For rehydration, in addition to water, I also had freshly squeezed orange juice instead of expensive brand-name sports drinks along the Camino.
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    Accommodation in Paris

    In May, 2017, I stayed in the St. Christopher's Inn, backpacker hostels in Paris, which is close to the Gare Du Nord (North Train Station (5 mins), Sacré-Cœur Basilica, (24 mins), etc. It was 35 Euro/night. Breakfast was reasonably priced. There was a poster in the Inn saying the price...
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    Camino Frances May 2020

    Is Orange or Vodafone SIM card easily available in SJPdP? or they are easier to get in the Paris' CDG airport or Lourdes (the Sanctuary)? I had a Vodafone card in Porto for Camino Portuguese, where there was a lot of Vodafone stores. Many thanks,
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    León to Santiago January 2020

    One should be OK, as long as you pay attention to the waymarkers, which at times could be confusing.

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