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  1. biloute

    Sim card

    If you get a French SIM card then you’ll have a French number. The only way I know of to keep your number is not to get a SIM card but to get an international plan, and as I understand those are very expensive. When I did the Camino in 2014 I had to use an old unlocked phone and just got a SIM...
  2. biloute

    Via Podiensis April 2023 Itinerary Advice

    Your itinerary looks almost the same as what I did back in 2014. I didn’t book ahead or even call ahead until after Le Sauvage, and you may not need to either unless you plan to have your meal at the gîte, in which case you need to at least call the morning of your planned stay to make sure they...
  3. biloute

    Camino cost

    Unfortunately if I didn't worry about how much it cost and start budgeting, we could very easily end up falling behind on bills. Not everyone can afford to just take off like that. Just saving is all well and good, but you have to know approximately how much to save and it happens to be a very...
  4. biloute

    Camino cost

    I used the Numbers app, but did it on my iPad. It's really nice to be able to access my documents from pretty much any device, since you can get to them by logging in to iCloud.com.
  5. biloute

    Camino cost

    I kind of did the same thing by creating a spreadsheet to keep costs straight. I have other sheets that have itineraries for both France and Spain so we can see when we'd need to be somewhere in order to have enough time to finish. We may end up taking a backpacking tent and camping as much as...
  6. biloute

    Camino cost

    I got curious and just priced out airfare. There was a low (to me) fare just under $900, but apparently only one before jumping to $1200. Honestly, it would be just as or more expensive to take Amtrak to another city, and WAY more of a hassle. We live near the Charleston airport. And Amtrak is...
  7. biloute

    Camino cost

    I am originally from Kansas and when I did the Camino before I think it cost somewhere between $1300-1500 for a plane ticket. I hadn't priced them out from here, honestly. But I also didn't figure in transportation costs in Europe to/from the Camino either, and I'd rather be safe than sorry...
  8. biloute

    Camino cost

    That's why I was budgeting them in. So I would have the total cost of what we'd have to have saved up for those three months spent not working. As you said, we still have to pay them.
  9. biloute

    Camino cost

    France: I estimated 15€ for a bed, 16€ for dinner if we purchased it and about 7€ if we were to cook, 3€ for breakfast, 7,50€ for lunch, and 3€ miscellaneous. The miscellaneous would go towards the pharmacy, toiletries, etc. Spain: 10€ for a bed, 10€ for the pilgrim menu or 7€ for cooking...
  10. biloute

    Camino cost

    I did some budgeting and based on a rate of 15€/person each night in France for a bed, about the same for a meal if we don't cook, and 10€ in Spain, it would cost us about $9,00-10,000 for a pilgrimage from Le Puy to Santiago for two people. This includes having to cover bills back home and...
  11. biloute

    Stay in Saugues or La Clauze?

    You might check the museum's dates first because it's not open all year. I wanted to visit (one reason for staying there). I was in Saugues on June 2 and the museum didn't open until June 15.
  12. biloute

    Booking accomodation

    You can book the evening before, but I often booked just the morning of. However, if you plan to stay at Le Sauvage, book a few days in advance. It's the only gîte around for several kilometers and fills up quickly. I met a couple this summer who had called two days in advance and the gîte was...
  13. biloute

    Vallée du Célé gîte

    I'm currently on this variant and discovered a gîte in Marcilhac that is not listed in Miam Miam Dodo. It's called Accueil St Pierre. There's a kitchen and 11 beds. No meals provided. It's on one of the main roads in Marcilhac so you'll have to leave the GR and explore a bit to find it. It's...
  14. biloute

    Compostelle: le Chemin de la vie

    Yeah, but there's not much there. No information about where you can view the film, or buy it. Basically just interviews.
  15. biloute

    Compostelle: le Chemin de la vie

    Does anyone have information about this film? I came across the preview on YouTube, but all I've been able to find out is that it was released in March.
  16. biloute

    Thoughts and Questions about Camino Le Puy

    I can't speak to most of your questions, as I haven't yet walked the Le Puy route (I'm starting May 31 of this year). However, learning some French would definitely be beneficial. Not only would communication be much easier, since most French people don't speak English very well if at all, but...
  17. biloute

    Créanciale

    Are they available then at the pilgrim centers in the different towns (Accueil Pèlerin in French, and I don't remember the phrase in Spanish)?
  18. biloute

    First day

    Thank you everyone for the advice. I guess I'll just see how it goes. The only thing I might worry about is if I decide to go on to Saint Privat, I would want to stay at the municipal campground and I have no idea how big it is or if I'd need to make some sort of reservation. Has anyone here...
  19. biloute

    Créanciale

    I'm requesting my credential from American Pilgrims on the Camino, but I'm unsure of how many to ask for. The plan is to go all the way from Le Puy to Santiago in one shot. Will I need two passports for all the stamps I'll get, or should I ask for three just in case?
  20. biloute

    Town maps

    I plan to download/print a map of Le Puy before I leave, so I won't have trouble navigating when I arrive there. Are there any other towns along the Le Puy route that having a printed or downloaded town map would be particularly useful, whether trying to find the lodging or just get through town...

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