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The station is not open all night. Attached is a peak of the opening hours. Yes, there are concrete blocks out front but I would be worried about my safety. I am currently staying at Hostel 20 Bayonne. If they have a night watchman you could ask about sleeping a few hours for a few euros.
I met a French woman who had knee reconstruction surgery which flared up. She walked about 10kms a day on crutches with a light pack. Her husband carried a bigger pack with camping equipment and she trained and bussed to meet up with him every evening. This was on via francigena and they were...
I flew interstate in Australia with a very small pocket knife in hand luggage, which I forgot to check. It was confiscated but it wasn't worth much so I didn't care. I did the same in China once but it was my Swiss army knife which I had for years. So to keep it, I had to have it packed in a...
I am walking part of the VF and then Porto to SdC this year (May and June). Does anyone know if Portugal and Italy also have senior cards and discounts for non-residents?
I flew to Paris April this year, but I spent a few days. Then took the fast train from Montparnasse to Bayonne and bus (train line is out) to SJPDP, about 1.5 hours. I met an American woman who took the Paris train to Bordeaux and then another train to Bayonne, spent the night and then took the...
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