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My opinion is that smart phones would be best for a number of reasons . They are reliable and chargeable at cafes or with solar powered battery pack . Photographs are easily taken which is the treasure of the journey and photography is a great interest to pursue The WiFi services are generally...
All bookings of hostels / albergue can be done the night before with a simple phone call / basic Spanish only from google translate is needed. The bags turn up like magic and you can ask for bottom bunks if that is an issue too.
After you get to zubiri you will have a good idea of your capacity for daily walking which will also depend on the hills involved and downward trail if that is an issue . It will also depend on the distances between cafe stops and where the hostels are available . It is not something you will...
I am 73 and just completed the Camino Francis in 41days. I walked about 20 kms a day or less . I walked every day but spent some hours in the larger cities by walking less that day, even as little as 6 kms. I stayed away from the stage stops ( Brierlys) and found my accommodation through the...
The Camino :Francis : A wonderful opportunity I have just completed in 41days thru sun and snow with my 12year old granddaughter . Some things we did
We sent our backpacks on daily with Jacko trans a matvalous transport service
We booked ahead daily by phone or booking dot com
We often opted...
I have just walked Camino Francis with my 11years old granddaughter and she was a joy to many .She loved meeting people in the Alberques and was super organized and determined . We chose to book hostels( booking dot com ) for much of the trip though as this took the pressure off early morning...
Thanks for your reply Rover.
I have just heard from Orisson and received the invoice so now beginning to feel as if we are really going . Also booked for Albergue Roncesvalles. Never been so organized in my life being a take it how it comes sort of person .
Gracias . Que tengas un gran dia
Thank you Rover for your suggestions . I have contacted Refuge Orisson 2x but no reply after one week. I have been thinking about phoning them . Maybe they speak English or might get a French speaker colleague to talk for me . Alternatively I could get a taxi back to sjpdp for the night . With...
Hi all ,
Just a brief introduction to maybe link up with others who are walking Sept / Oct this year. My Grand daughter ( 11 years ) will be with me and we are aiming to take it easy and have some fun. We are travelling to the starting point from New Zealand via Paris. I welcome any comments...
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