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You're fine. It only takes about 2 hours to reach the Orisson. It's about 8 km from the SJPDP pilgrims office, but the first 5km is steep. If you leave by 3pm, you should get there by 5:30pm. I would call or email the Orisson to let them know what time you think you will arrive in case they...
You can order the credential from Ivar or you can get it from the Pilgrim's office in St Jean Pied de Port. I would not "skip" the pilgrims office. That's where you check in and it's a good place to start the Camino. You're there with other people and it's where you start making friends. You...
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