Issues with a late March start

jbear

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SJPdP to SdC march-may 2015

• Mar 6, 2015

• #1

I thought I had a solid plan A, as well as a back up plan B. Once I decided to fly into MAD I planed to use Corazón Puro, unfortunately they emailed me saying they don't open until the 27. That's three days after I land, I was disappointed to say the least.

So after I got over that I moved to my far less enticing back up plan- ALSA. But as I look on the 'net it seems they don't start service to SJPP until 1 April.

Am I missing something? Do I need to switch my flight to CDG? Did I totally screw up by adding a week to my trip? How are all these winter pilgrems getting to their starting point? Why did Corazón Puro have to foil my plan?

 

naplesdon

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• Mar 6, 2015

• #2

It's snow, snow and more snow. One never knows about the weather but late March can still be winter-ish in the Pyrenees which means everywhere between SJPdP to Pamplona. A plane to CDG, train to SJPdP might get you there but then heed the advice you get from the pilgrim's office before you start walking. On 6 march 2015 you would be walking in some lovely sunshine as the recent heavy snowfall melts.

 

Kathy F.

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• Mar 7, 2015

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I was discouraged from walking the Napoleon from SJPdP to Roncevalles because of snow, ice, and fog in late MAY. I agree with Don.
And having to spend three extra days in Madrid doesn't exactly sound like a hardship to me. Treat yourself. Maybe use the time to get over jet lag?
Buen Camino

 

jbear

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• Mar 7, 2015

• #4

While I do enjoy Madrid, taking another week off work so I didn't have to rush would be kind of a waste if spent half of it before I start. At this point I'll probably just get myself to Pamplona and spend a day there before I start. It's disappointing, but nothing I can do will change it, so on to plan C. I just need to decide what plan C is

Yes, of course, Don nailed it- snow/ice is what it is. I'll see how things look when I get there. At this point I'm pretty much committed to MAD over CDG. Hoping & praying for clear skys and sunshine, but preparing for fog, snow, and cold.

Just over two weeks until I leave. I am so excited and a little nervous, too.

 

naplesdon

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• Mar 7, 2015

• #5

If you were living under our wonderful sunshine today, it would be no problem. So good luck, I'll update my forecast when it looks like a change is in the winds but for the time being it is smooth sailing for the next 10 day.

 

scruffy1

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• Mar 7, 2015

• #6

Shalom jbear and Greetings from Jerusalem!
CDG might get you to Saint Jean and snow or not , God willing, you will make it to Santiago -ah-what then? You will have to return to Paris to get home! Not the best of plannning at all.

 

SYates

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• Mar 7, 2015

• #7

scruffy1 said:

Shalom jbear and Greetings from Jerusalem!
CDG might get you to Saint Jean and snow or not , God willing, you will mherever home is atake it to Santiago -ah-what then? You will have to return to Paris to get home! Not the best of plannning at all.

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We all have to go home after the Camino, wherever home is during that stage of our lives. SY

 

Anniesantiago

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• Mar 7, 2015

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jbear said:

While I do enjoy Madrid, taking another week off work so I didn't have to rush would be kind of a waste if spent half of it before I start. At this point I'll probably just get myself to Pamplona and spend a day there before I start. It's disappointing, but nothing I can do will change it, so on to plan C. I just need to decide what plan C is

Yes, of course, Don nailed it- snow/ice is what it is. I'll see how things look when I get there. At this point I'm pretty much committed to MAD over CDG. Hoping & praying for clear skys and sunshine, but preparing for fog, snow, and cold.

Just over two weeks until I leave. I am so excited and a little nervous, too.

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From Pamplona, you can catch a bus to Roncesvalles. And I bet there are other pilgrims wanting to get to Roncesvalles also. You might consider putting a post up here to share a taxi?

 

jbear

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SJPdP to SdC march-may 2015

• Mar 7, 2015

• #9

Anniesantiago said:

From Pamplona, you can catch a bus to Roncesvalles. And I bet there are other pilgrims wanting to get to Roncesvalles also. You might consider putting a post up here to share a taxi?

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Yes! Plan C is coming into focus. I need to double check the time tables and make a post over in the ride share area. Hoping I don't need plan D, because that will most likely be to start in Roncesvalles.

 

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• Mar 7, 2015

• #10

Pamplona is a good startingpoint too!

 

norelle

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• Mar 8, 2015

• #11

I started from Pamplona - March 23 2014 - as I didn't have time to start in SJPdP. It was a great starting point and a wonderful camino!

buen camino