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  1. jcat

    Camino Ingles

    Train from Chamartin Station in Madrid to Ferrol is pretty easy. There should be a good amount of pilgrims in July to get the true Camino feel. Buen Camino.
  2. jcat

    Sarria to Santiago - May 2024

    Train schedules can change, but there usually is a 10 am, 1:15 pm, 4:00 pm, and 8:30 pm train from Chamartin Train Station (Madrid) to Sarria. The 1:15 train is direct, and the others require a train transfer at Ourense. Switching trains in Ourense is very simple, a well-marked smaller train...
  3. jcat

    Newbie here!

    Ask away here, or go to the specific sub-forum related to your question. There are sub-forums on camino routes, equipment and footwear, SIM cards, etc. This forum is a wealth of information, and wherever you ask a question you will get a reply :)
  4. jcat

    New here

    If you are hiking 10+ miles a day, you shouldn't have any issues from Sarria. You can take a train directly from Madrid Airport (Terminal 4) to Chamartin Train Station. There are free shuttles to take you to T4 from wherever you land. There are several (3-4) trains everyday from Chamartin to...
  5. jcat

    Planning to Walk from Sarria to Santiago Dec. 19-24, 2021

    I did the last 100k in February of 2016. It was very wet, but still my favorite time on the Camino. Another option could be a direct train from Madrid - Sarria. Buen Camino!
  6. jcat

    Wondering how busy the trail is

    When do you plan on walking? I'll be on the Camino next month and there are plenty of private rooms available on Booking dot com.
  7. jcat

    Hi i am erica from spain

    Welcome Erica. It's nothing to worry about. Just take it slow and steady with some comfortable shoes.
  8. jcat

    Hi there

    Wishing you safe travels from a fellow Northern Californian !!!
  9. jcat

    long-time a lurker, finally a pilgrim!

    I'll be starting in Sarria in October, so maybe I'll see you along the way! I love Tahoe!
  10. jcat

    Gonna leave for Spain Sept 1 2021

    I will be a month behind you. Hope it happens!
  11. jcat

    Sarria - Santiago in October 2021

    I've made several pandemic related changes to my original flight reservations and so far it's been very painless. I've gone from March 2020 to October 2020 to February 2021 and hopefully finally October 2021.
  12. jcat

    Sarria - Santiago in October 2021

    I'm hoping to be back at it this October. If travel restrictions allow, I will have a free week in Spain at the beginning of October. Looking at arriving in Sarria on the 5th and starting my short Camino on the 6th. Hope to see a lot of people out there!
  13. jcat

    Hello fellow travelers

    I agree with the advice above regarding taking the bus. Several buses everyday from Pamplona to San Sebastian. And both bus stations are located in easy locations to get to. Enjoy San Sebastian!
  14. jcat

    First timer starting from Sarria on 2nd October.

    I started in Sarria in 2016 and had a great time. Buen Camino!
  15. jcat

    Sarria to Santiago - October 2019

    I did Sarria - Santiago in 2016 and had a great time. Here is a link to my post-trip report. I made reservations and stayed in private rooms along the way. The only update is that I hike in Solomon trail runners now instead of hiking shoes...
  16. jcat

    First time pilgrim, looking for recommendations :)

    Camino Baztan is an option. Start in France and finish in Pamplona, Spain. You get to practice both languages and get your fill of the Pyrenees. From pamplona it's easy to catch a train or bus to Madrid, or even make a stop along the way to explore for a night or two.
  17. jcat

    First Timer starting May 12 from Sarria

    Welcome! I did Sarria to Santiago in 2016 and wrote a short trip report about it. It rained everyday, but I still had a blast! You have plenty of time to find a good pair of shoes and put miles on them. Getting your feet used to walking long distances will do a lot to prevent blisters on the...
  18. jcat

    Where are the members from?

    SF Bay Area, California
  19. jcat

    Decision Made, Camino Inglés

    I will be exactly one week behind you on the Ingles. I hope you report in from the Camino, i'll be excitedly waiting to start!!!
  20. jcat

    Final ~115km: Sarria, 6 April

    I did Sarria - Santiago 2 years ago (February) and had a wonderful time. You can search for my trip report. Hoping you have a great time!

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