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Hi edandjoan. Yes, we are very fortunate to reap the benefit of the experiences of others and the fact that they share so willingly. Very best wishes for a wonderful journey from leaving home to returning to your doorstep! You are obviously moving at a different pace to the one I plan, however...
Ah! Love the idea of the good lunch/wine: makes waiting a pleasure and the perfect excuse to practise some of my fledging French. Thanks for the info re opening times. I should have realised that MMDD would cover that.
Thanks for the excellent advice. Realising how helpful even a little Spanish was last year and how much my ability to communicate improved as the camino progressed, I started to learn French via paid lessons, audio and internet a few months back. I truly accept that a little effort now is so...
Thanks so much for your reply and for the link. Thanks, too, to everyone on this Thread who has given such prompt advice and information regarding resources. Fortunately I have plenty of time to research the options regarding routes and accommodation. I found the information on this Forum so...
Hi there Thornley. Thanks so much for doing that for me (and for others planning a very slow journey!), much appreciated. I have the luxury of time so will take as many days as it takes to reach St Jean, taking detours and the extra night here and there. I realize that it is more difficult for...
Thanks for your reply and for the link too. I really want to be able to walk short distances some days, but hadn't come across any resource that reassured me that there is accommodation available in the smaller places. 'Godesalco' gives very good information but does not cover where to find...
Thanks for your prompt reply. The advice to buy the guide now is welcome, and something I have considered prior to this. I love staying in smaller places and often stay 2 nights. Cheers
I have just begun to research the Le Puy route to St Jean and am gaining a vague understanding of the main towns along the way. As I have plenty of time and will be stopping overnight very frequently I wonder what the distances are between places to stay. [My walk to Santiago/Finisterre/Muxia...
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