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I leave Connecticut on May 10 , get to Paris on May 11, train to Bayonne that same day, stay in Bayonne the night of the 11th and walk to Orisson on the 12th. From there it is all up to the Camino and my feet.
I will be 63 in May 2012. I've been asked why...
Hey John,
I'm Alan originally from Hartford Ct snowbirding in Cocoa Beach Fl.
I am planning to leave the week before. I'm sure we'll cross paths.
Have you bought your air tickets yet? How are you getting to SJPdp? I was planning to go from Paris.
I also was thinking JFK to Paris, but if...
Hello Rene
63 ( in May) new retiree in West Hartford Ct. I'll be leaving about a month later than you - May 14. I'd love to hear your traveling plans though when you make them. I'll be leaving from SJPdP.
Alan
Paris to StJPdP
Joe,
There is a TGV train out of CDG (07:45) to Bayonne that gets there at 14:50. There is a 15:05 train out of Bayonne to SJPdP. So that might work. And yes, I'd come back through Madrid or some other city that Paris.
Of course, I'd also like to make it to Finnesterre or...
Thanks for the replies...They are very helpful.
I originally thought I could make the New York to SJPdP without staying overnight in France. That may have proven to be too aggressive. (flying into Paris)
I also think as May approaches, I'll know whether I have to break up the first day into...
Hello!
From New England ( CT) but I would love to join the conversation. Or maybe its more of a ask questions and learn situation.
62 yr old male - planning a May - June first Camino.
1) How did you get there? ie fly to Paris and train to SJPdP? Did you stay over night anywhere besides...
Hello to all 2012 pilgrims.
I am a new pilgrim from Connecticut USA. I am planning my first Camino for mid May/June. I would welcome a friend and mentor. I am 62 and a good listener. I too heard of the Camino from Rick Steves.
I am excited about the possibilities!
Alan
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