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Why not start now and ease off on anticipating the minor logistical decisions of the day after tomorrow? You will be on the ground in Spain, and the camino will have started. If the bus is full, you'll ask about the next one. I wouldn't buy the ticket in advance.I just need to be there I think so that I can begin the process of... whatever is to come on the walk.
If you don't check your pack, if the plane's on time, if you don't have to wait a long time to get through immigration...maybe. It's a bit tight. But as whariwharangi says:Can I make a 15:15 bus from the madrid airport to burgos if i land at 13:45?
Since there are so many possibilities and your time's tight, I'll contradict myself and suggest not buying that bus ticket online but wait til you get on the ground to see what option is best. Or if you really want the security of knowing what you'll be doing when, buy a ticket for one of the later buses, make your way there without having to rush, and enjoy the journey!You have lots of options. Don't sweat the small stuff.
HI Heather. I'm in Montreal.Where in Canada are you, Dean? We have a big country!
Thanks so much. All of this is super helpful and a reminder that there are always options in front of me.There are two approaches:
One ... buy the ticket knowing you don't really have enough time to comfortably catch the bus. The only factor here is if you can afford to lose the ticket.
Two ... don't buy the ticket knowing you won't likely have enough time to buy a ticket and board the bus before it leaves.
The next bus leaves from Avenida de America at 1600. There is another at 1630. And another from Estacion Sur at 1800. Or you can wait at the airport till 1845.
It will take a few minutes with the EMT Madrid bus #200 to get from the airport (where it picks up at all terminals) to Avenida de America where it terminates.
If I were you I would plan to catch the 1515 bus from T4 and buy the ticket when you get there. If you get there too late ... no big deal ... simply catch the 1630 bus from Avenida de America.
If you get there quite late ... take the Metro to station Mendez Alvaro. Estacion Sur is located next to the Metro. Catch the 1800 bus.
Or wait around in the airport till the 1845 bus leaves.
You have lots of options. Don't sweat the small stuff.
Thanks Heather! Many people are telling me to stay in Burgos for a day. I think I may spend a half day there and see a little bit before doing a short walk out of Burgos. Even if I walk 10 or 15 kms I have a feeling I'll feel good once I stay in my first albergue.Hi Dean! Montreal is a great city. My two brothers both lived there (older went to McGill--lived in the student ghetto; the younger worked as a chef in several restaurants--he lived on St Catherine's East area) I haven't been there, except to fly out of the airport (layover) in a few years.
Don't worry about anything. Just think about making your flight to Europe. Then when you are there, think about your next step. If you hit a snag, well, another way will become apparent for you to take your next step. You've gotten some good tips here so all should be good!
Stick around Burgos for a day or two--get 'stuck' in the Cathedral (it is easy to be in there for hours and hours--such a beautiful place). Burgos is a spectacular city and should be wandered around for a day so you can get your bearings before starting to walk west to Santiago!
Buen Camino, Dean, from PEI!
It's ok, you will be fine. If you miss the bus then it's fine. Take the next one. It's not meant for you. This is the beauty of the Camino.So I leave in 24 hours and after months of preparation I wonder what I've done. That's mostly because I am now saying bye to my family I imagine. But now of course all the questions arise...
Can I make a 15:15 bus from the madrid airport to burgos if i land at 13:45? should i buy a ticket and if I don't and that bus is full how long will i have to wait before i get there? That's the latest question...
I cannot wait to get to Burgos... to begin walking. I feel like that's the part I'm ready for but the rest...not sure. I've never done anything like this. This forum has helped my preparation and now I just need to be there I think so that I can begin the process of... whatever is to come on the walk.
Reminds me of a hostal in Fiji 40 years ago that was primarily used by Canadians. I would hear conversations like:Where in Canada are you, Dean? We have a big country!
Reminds me of a hostal in Fiji 40 years ago that was primarily used by Canadians. I would hear conversations like:
Where are you from?
Canada.
We're all Canadians. Be more specific.
B.C.
Yeah, yeah. Where?
Vancouver.
Of course. Where.
In many cases from neighborhoods it eventually got down to street addresses.
Thanks Heather! Many people are telling me to stay in Burgos for a day. I think I may spend a half day there and see a little bit before doing a short walk out of Burgos. Even if I walk 10 or 15 kms I have a feeling I'll feel good once I stay in my first albergue.
I've been to PEI a couple of times and have loved it. I run a theatre company and send actors through PEI every year to take the ferry to the magdalen islands. Too beautiful. I hope to get there again.
If you tap on his photo, it will show you.....Where in Canada are you, Dean? We have a big country!
If flying Air Transat with a direct flight, don't sweat the delay.HI Heather. I'm in Montreal.
If you tap on his photo, it will show you.....
So I leave in 24 hours and after months of preparation I wonder what I've done. That's mostly because I am now saying bye to my family I imagine. But now of course all the questions arise...
Can I make a 15:15 bus from the madrid airport to burgos if i land at 13:45? should i buy a ticket and if I don't and that bus is full how long will i have to wait before i get there? That's the latest question...
I cannot wait to get to Burgos... to begin walking. I feel like that's the part I'm ready for but the rest...not sure. I've never done anything like this. This forum has helped my preparation and now I just need to be there I think so that I can begin the process of... whatever is to come on the walk.
Hi Heather, only mentioned it for future reference, albeit not always do folks list their home city. But it is nice to see where the pilgrims are really beginning their journey.Too late! He already told me. And I did check; I think either I didn't see that you are from Montreal or you just put that up, Dean? I just saw Canada before? (May or may not have had my reading glasses on...)
Dean, another wonderful resource in Santiago Dean is Pilgrim House at Rua Nova 19. Faith, Nate and others do a wonderful job of assisting pilgrims. They also meet a couple of evenings a week to allow folks to share their experience if they choose. They can assist with printing of boarding passes, you can fix a cup of tea, catch up on emails, or just hang out and visit with others…..or not. They also are there for personal support if someone is having a hard day. Truly a dedicated group.So I leave in 24 hours and after months of preparation I wonder what I've done. That's mostly because I am now saying bye to my family I imagine. But now of course all the questions arise...
Can I make a 15:15 bus from the madrid airport to burgos if i land at 13:45? should i buy a ticket and if I don't and that bus is full how long will i have to wait before i get there? That's the latest question...
I cannot wait to get to Burgos... to begin walking. I feel like that's the part I'm ready for but the rest...not sure. I've never done anything like this. This forum has helped my preparation and now I just need to be there I think so that I can begin the process of... whatever is to come on the walk.
Hi Heather, only mentioned it for future reference, albeit not always do folks list their home city. But it is nice to see where the pilgrims are really beginning their journey.
Buen Camino Dean…I'm envious.Just an update and a thanks. I took the advice of starting my Camino early and seeing what happens. My planes were both delayed and I missed getting a bus to Burgos in the afternoon by 15 minutes but I kept a smile on my face throughout and I now sit waiting for my bus at the Madrid airport. In about 3 hours I'll arrive at the only room I booked for the camino and after about 23 hours of travel I will be happy to see that bed. So although my Camino started yesterday in Montreal I must say I'm excited to start walking tomorrow after some sleep and a look around Burgos. Short walking day to start!
Thanks for the advice.
Just an update and a thanks. I took the advice of starting my Camino early and seeing what happens. My planes were both delayed and I missed getting a bus to Burgos in the afternoon by 15 minutes but I kept a smile on my face throughout and I now sit waiting for my bus at the Madrid airport. In about 3 hours I'll arrive at the only room I booked for the camino and after about 23 hours of travel I will be happy to see that bed. So although my Camino started yesterday in Montreal I must say I'm excited to start walking tomorrow after some sleep and a look around Burgos. Short walking day to start!
Thanks for the advice.
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