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Yes. The Cathedral has them, as do several of the albergues.whether I can get the credencial/passport in Burgos
Yes and yes. And great plan, after santiago jump on a plane a roam spainHola!
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My first question is whether I can get the credencial/passport in Burgos? I don't have time to have one mailed to me. This could determine whether I should start in Roncesvalles....
My second question is for those seasoned walkers, will the trek from Burgos to Santiago be ample time to reap the meditative/spiritual aspects of the Camino?
Thoughts? Advice?
Gracias!!!
Leeann, first of all, please note: "The beginning" of the camino is always where you start, no matter; SJPdP is only one of many, many places.Hola!
....... Technically I could start at the beginning, although I intend to likely skip St Jean because I am nervous about the mountain walk..I technically have the time to do the whole Camino.
Thoughts? Advice?
Gracias!!!
Hi, you don't have to be nervous for the mountain walk. You yourself have to make a choice what you want to do. What ever your choice is I wish you well and a Buen Camino, Peter.Hola!
What a great resource this site is...thank you to all who contribute so much info!
I need a little advice. I am planning my first Camino for mid-September. I am deliberating between starting at Roncesvalles or Burgos. I want at least a few weeks on the Camino to draw the benefits of extended time to reflect, but this will be my first trip to Spain, so I want to leave some time to travel about the country a bit after my Camino. (I may even travel past Spain if my spirit leads. I just want to have some time in the vicinity after the Camino.) I am in pretty good shape (walk several miles a day usually- 10 miles a day the last few days), but I know the first few days will probably be rough for me as I acclimate my body, so I know I will need to take it slow as my body dictates. I also want to feel the freedom to slow down when I sense I need more time in one spot for whatever reason...
My first question is whether I can get the credencial/passport in Burgos? I don't have time to have one mailed to me. This could determine whether I should start in Roncesvalles....
My second question is for those seasoned walkers, will the trek from Burgos to Santiago be ample time to reap the meditative/spiritual aspects of the Camino? Technically I could start at the beginning, although I intend to likely skip St Jean because I am nervous about the mountain walk..I technically have the time to do the whole Camino.
Thoughts? Advice?
Gracias!!!
Maximum elevation between SJPdP and Roncesvalles is 1450 meters ... which makes it a hill. Its mostly on a road surface and is not a mountain walk.
This comes up from time to time where people bring their pre-conceptions rather than facts to the discussion on mountains. While the height at which a local prominence can be called a mountain varies a little (2000ft in some places, 700m in others) the common definitions clearly makes the walk across the Pyrenees and several other places along the CF mountain walks. As walks, they don't require special skills, but climbing the 1200m or so required on both Route Napoleon and Route Valcarlos is going to be much more of a challenge than covering the same distance on flatter terrain.Maximum elevation between SJPdP and Roncesvalles is 1450 meters ... which makes it a hill. Its mostly on a road surface and is not a mountain walk.
I've been thinking of starting from Pamplona...I like the idea of not having to do more trains, planes, and automobiles after 3 (3!) flights from the US....However, I really like the idea of starting off with a pilgrims' mass/opening blessing. Any suggestions for Pamplona?If it were me, I would start in Roncesvallles and just keep walking. You can get your credential from the monastery in Roncesvalles. A great place to start - I always go to the pilgrims mass in the evening. Regardless of beliefs it feels right to start the walk with a blessing. If you do this, take your pack and trekking sticks - they also get a mention in the traditional blessing.
Musing on this some more....If it were me, I would start in Roncesvallles and just keep walking. You can get your credential from the monastery in Roncesvalles. A great place to start - I always go to the pilgrims mass in the evening. Regardless of beliefs it feels right to start the walk with a blessing. If you do this, take your pack and trekking sticks - they also get a mention in the traditional blessing.
The regional bus to Roncesvalles does not operate on Sunday. ALSA buses do.can I get there on 9/13, Sunday afternoon?
If it were me, I would start in Roncesvallles and just keep walking. You can get your credential from the monastery in Roncesvalles. A great place to start - I always go to the pilgrims mass in the evening. Regardless of beliefs it feels right to start the walk with a blessing. If you do this, take your pack and trekking sticks - they also get a mention in the traditional blessing.
Buses no longer run to the airport terminal, so a taxi is your best choice.Can you tell me how to get to the main bus station of Pamplona from the airport there in Pamplona?
Buses no longer run from the airport to the main bus station? Or did you mean that buses no longer run from Pamplona to Roncesvalles?Buses no longer run to the airport terminal, so a taxi is your best choice.
The Pamplona airport terminal no longer has any bus service. The nearest bus stop is at the entrance to the airport!Buses no longer run from the airport to the main bus station? Or did you mean that buses no longer run from Pamplona to Roncesvalles?
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