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  1. maryloufrommadison

    hotel in St Jean Pied de Port

    I've stayed at the Central twice, and enjoyed it both times. My room looked out over the river and the mountains, where I got this picture quite by accident!
  2. maryloufrommadison

    SAINT-JEAN (1st Day) failure rate 40%?!

    1. It's not a race. Rest when you need to. It's quite doable. 2. Check with the Pilgrim's office at SJPP to be sure the weather will be good. Otherwise, take the Val Carlos route. 3. Many people walk to Roncesvalles the first day, take the shuttle (arranged at the office near the Pilgrim's...
  3. maryloufrommadison

    Advice please

    Whether you are a pilgrim or a tourist depends on what is in your heart, not on what kind of accommodations you choose or whether you carry everything on your back. There are many people (mostly an older crowd) who use travel companies and transport services who are dedicated pilgrims. Each of...
  4. maryloufrommadison

    Stunning lightning captured in St. Jean Pied de Port

    I shot this lightening quite by accident 22 April while taking a picture from my balcony in St. Jean Pied de Port. Thought you all might enjoy it.
  5. maryloufrommadison

    Days from Leon to Santiago

    If you have the time, why rush? Enjoy the walk, explore the villages and tiny churches, savor the food. You’ll get there in due time.
  6. maryloufrommadison

    Travel Company versus doing the Camino Frances alone

    It was a great way for me to go. Good luck, and enjoy every minute.
  7. maryloufrommadison

    Travel Company versus doing the Camino Frances alone

    For my first Camino Frances this year (late April till just now, including resting in Finisterre and Muxia), I used a company in Santiago to make my reservations. I was unsure enough of my Spanish language ability, of how many people would be coming post-Covid and of how much the Holy Year would...
  8. maryloufrommadison

    LIVE from the Camino Walking on the Camino Frances

    We are on the same schedule, it seems! Zubiri was full because there was a super-marathon by bicycle on Saturday. One group of pilgrims I talked with had to taxi back to Burgete to find allergies beds. But I saw them today in Pamplona and they had found accommodations. I think it will be easier...
  9. maryloufrommadison

    How much route planning is actually needed?

    Thanks, Bert. Very tempting! It looks beautiful.
  10. maryloufrommadison

    How much route planning is actually needed?

    Thank you, Bert. I was beginning to feel that I don't belong on this forum, as it seems that there is a sense that if you have plans before you go, you are doing it wrong. I started out wanting to do the Camino Frances the "right" way--carry only what fits in my backpack, stay in albergues, go...
  11. maryloufrommadison

    Albergue “El Refugio” in La Faba totally destroyed by fire

    For those of us (shamefully) non-fluent-Spanish speakers, can anyone tell us if it says what they think started the fire? Thanks!

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