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  1. pkonopka

    Camino Frances in September - experiences

    It’s busy if you start in the beginning of Sept. crowds start falling off mid-September as most schools and unis are back in class. I walked mid-Sept to mid-Oct, SJPDP to SDC. Was perfect weather. Great company - crowded enough to have interactions with peregrinos from around the world but also...
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    Getting from Orisson to Roncesvalles

    Yes, what was said about by others about the alternate path. It's not necessarily gentle, just better than the "left" path - which is also very rocky in places as I remember. Have a reservation at Roncesvalles, take the path to the right, and go slow, take breaks. There's a jam to check in...
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    Death of American pilgrim in Castromaior today

    Thoughts and prayers to you and your husband.
  4. pkonopka

    Middle or end Sept?

    I walked the Frances from mid-September to mid-October (SJPDP to SDC). A great time of year - cool mornings and evenings (typically) and warm days. It is the shoulder season so there is weather variance and like other peregrinos stated - there can be rain. I was blessed with only 2 days of...
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    Where to stay in SJPDP- September 2024

    😆yes, sorry. For some reason I misread it. In SJPDP I’d recommend Gite Makila - Istayed there and it was incredible. Great place - highly recommended - right next to the pilgrims office. I read that it might be for sale - so I'm not sure if it's still in operation. Buen Camino!
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    Where to stay in SJPDP- September 2024

    I stayed in the Parador. It's a little more expensive (they do offer a pilgrim rate if you sign up for their "club"), but I thought it worth a treat to myself at the end of the Frances. It's literally in the square/plaza. Great 1st floor lounge, historical ambience, and the breakfast buffet...
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    Voice or data only mobile plans

    I’m from the US so I’m not sure it’s the same globally - but my provider is AT&T. They have an international plan which is $10 a day unlimited - maxing out at $100 per month. It’s not cheap but I found it to be the easiest way to go, and gave me the freedom of unlimited calling and data so not...
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    Where is the most reliable accommodation information?

    Booking.com is fairly reliable. But remember some albergues will be open but the host lives off site so if it appears that no pilgrims are coming in, they won’t open. Best to call ahead direct if you’re worried about it.
  9. pkonopka

    Accomodation in SJPdP

    I stayed in Gite Makila - highly recommended. Right next to the pilgrim office and on a main road for all things pilgrim. They have private rooms if you desire that - and serve a nice, light breakfast before heading over the Pyrenees. Buen Camino!

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