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I am planning on starting my first Camino from Pamplona, on 30 April - arriving from Barca on the 29 April. Can you guys give me some directions where to get the Pilgrim Credential and also a recommendation on where to stay?
Hi Dan. Here you are!Hi Guys I am planning on starting my first Camino from Pamplona, on 30 April - arriving from Barca on the 29 April
Can you guys give me some directions where to get the Pilgrim Credential and also a recommendation on where to stay?
Thank you Dan
Hey Kelly, I am not writing this to you in particular, but more in general to pilgrims-to-be from the US, Canada etc.:Hi Dan! I also start from Pamplona on May 8th... I have booked a bed at the Aloha Hostel Pamplona for €18... They have been very kind in returning my emails right awayI sent my trekking poles in the mail to them yesterday since I cannot bring them in my carry-on from Los Angeles. It is easy to book through Booking.com.
Buen Camino!!! Kelly
PANO,Hey Kelly, I am not writing this to you in particular, but more in general to pilgrims-to-be from the US, Canada etc.:
Bear in mind that Spain is not a third-world country and even small towns like Pamplona have plenty of stores selling everything a peregrino might need, including trekking poles. Mailing them there alone cost you probably almost as much as you would pay to buy a pair in Spain.
Why not combine a first day to recover the jet lag with a bit of relaxing and enjoyable shopping in the small streets of this beautiful old town? You can basically get your entire gear right there, the prices are very reasonable, often lower than in the US.
A tip to the ladies: On your camino, you will pass towns like Pamplona, Burgos, Leon, Astorga and eventually Santiago; spending evenings there, you might feel like lifting your spirits by changing your pilgrim's wear with a light summer dress made in non-wrinkling material. Such can be bought very cheaply in plenty of small boutiques and I have yet to meet a woman incapable of finding an extra stowing space in her backpack to carry it along.
ENJOY the camino!
Like you, I though that poles are not for me, on my camino last September. I bought a pair on the way and found them VERY convenient after getting used to them; they give your walk support and relieve your knees and ankles.......collapsing types for easy stowing are recommended.PANO,
I wasn't actually planning on taking/using trekking poles.... However, a good friend of mine have them to me last week as a gift for my journeyso I felt I should probably get them there somehow lol! But yes I do plan on buying a dress on the way thank you for the info! Have a super great day! Kelly
Even though I trained with poles I thought I could do the Camino without them! HA! After about 10 days I capitulated and bought an ultralight pair of Lekis in Santo Domingo for the same price as in the US.Like you, I though that poles are not for me, on my camino last September. I bought a pair on the way and found them VERY convenient after getting used to them; they give your walk support and relieve your knees and ankles.......collapsing types for easy stowing are recommended.
Hi Dan! I also start from Pamplona on May 8th... I have booked a bed at the Aloha Hostel Pamplona for €18... They have been very kind in returning my emails right awayI sent my trekking poles in the mail to them yesterday since I cannot bring them in my carry-on from Los Angeles. It is easy to book through Booking.com.
Buen Camino!!! Kelly
Thank you for that: I just ordered a bed there for the 24th.I have booked a bed at the Aloha Hostel Pamplona for €18...
Honestly, there is no really good answer to that question. Places fill up. On the other hand, there may not be a place that takes reservations at your destination. If you make a detailed itinerary, you can check the internet for places that take reservations.May i ask if i need to book in advance rooms or places to sleep?
I should elaborate on this FYI: It is not normally neccessary to book in advance: Go as you like, and look for a place to stay: You will find them. I started out originally by only booking a flight to Barcelona, no more, but now I have booked my way to SJPdP and first day albergue at Orrison. It is just me. Good luck with your journey!Since there is an open talk on stuff- May i ask if i need to book in advance rooms or places to sleep? As i planned to walk around 35 km/ day, is it that crowded that i should book in advance? I plan to stop every 6 days and rest for one day.
From my point of view, booking was a way of losing touch with the road and go from one pointer to another; also spoiling the fun...
Hi Kelly, you will be thanking your friend for the gift of those trekking poles. I started without poles and was having great difficulty negotiating the rocky paths. I found a tree limb just outside of Viscarret that I used as a walking staff and it made a great difference. Then in Viana I found a wonderful sporting goods store where I bought trekking poles and they helped me tremendously going downhill, going uphill, crossing muddy areas, etc. I don't know that I could have made it to Santiago without my trekking poles. Buen Camino!PANO,
I wasn't actually planning on taking/using trekking poles.... However, a good friend of mine have them to me last week as a gift for my journeyso I felt I should probably get them there somehow lol! But yes I do plan on buying a dress on the way thank you for the info! Have a super great day! Kelly
Since there is an open talk on stuff- May i ask if i need to book in advance rooms or places to sleep? As i planned to walk around 35 km/ day, is it that crowded that i should book in advance? I plan to stop every 6 days and rest for one day.
From my point of view, booking was a way of losing touch with the road and go from one pointer to another; also spoiling the fun...Also how safe is it to sleep outside, as i have a good outdoor sleeping bag? Thank you in advance, this forum is a great resource.
Hi Dan,... May i ask if i need to book in advance rooms or places to sleep? As i planned to walk around 35 km/ day, is it that crowded that i should book in advance? I plan to stop every 6 days and rest for one day...
... I am planning on starting my first Camino from Pamplona, on 30 April - ... Can you guys give me some directions where to get the Pilgrim Credential ...
Also in the pigrims refuge Casa Paderborn you can obtain your Credencial.The albergue and / or the cathedral will have a credencial for you ;-)
Buen Camino! SY
Looking for a place between Pamplona and Villatuerta to stay, can you help?
Hi, looking for private accommodations, would like to walk about 22 to 25km. Is Casa Magica about 20 km after Obanos? Thanks you for the helpPuente la Reina? Obanos? How far do you want to walk?
Are you looking for private accommodation or albergue?
Hi, looking for private accommodations, would like to walk about 22 to 25km. Is Casa Magica about 20 km after Obanos? Thanks you for the help
Thank youYes. Obanos to Villatuerta (Casa Magica) is easy walking. Pamplona to Uterga roughly 18 km climbing Alta de Perdon and Uterga to Villatuerta (Casa Magica) roughly 24 km of easy walking.
MM
Hey Dan, forget that romantic notion of spending a night outside, you will not! My advise: A nice (Merino-) liner, a blanket that you find in practically all albergues if needed, you might just as well leave that sleeping bag at home. Buen Camino.Hey guysIt's me again. Tomorrow i'm leaving to Barcelona, i paked my bag and it has 10kg, i read about taking 10% of your bodyweight (including 1 l of water) - i weight around 80 kg so i'm over with 2 kg. I plan to take my winter sleeping bag - as i can sleep outside from time to time but it has like 2.2 kg - comparing to the summer one that has 1.2 kg? Also the winter one is more cozy and i think good night sleep is important? What do you guys think? Thank you so much
Hey guysIt's me again. Tomorrow i'm leaving to Barcelona, i paked my bag and it has 10kg, i read about taking 10% of your bodyweight (including 1 l of water) - i weight around 80 kg so i'm over with 2 kg. I plan to take my winter sleeping bag - as i can sleep outside from time to time but it has like 2.2 kg - comparing to the summer one that has 1.2 kg? Also the winter one is more cozy and i think good night sleep is important? What do you guys think? Thank you so much
Hi, I am leaving in a month, so excited. I am bringing a silk liner, don't think I will need a sleeping bag from all the blogs I have read. I wish you the best. Buen Camino!Hey guysIt's me again. Tomorrow i'm leaving to Barcelona, i paked my bag and it has 10kg, i read about taking 10% of your bodyweight (including 1 l of water) - i weight around 80 kg so i'm over with 2 kg. I plan to take my winter sleeping bag - as i can sleep outside from time to time but it has like 2.2 kg - comparing to the summer one that has 1.2 kg? Also the winter one is more cozy and i think good night sleep is important? What do you guys think? Thank you so much
Hi AmyHola Pano,
Gracias por su consejo. I intend to spend a few days in Pamplona before I start the walking part of my camino. Thanks to your message I will outfit myself after my arrival. I like to travel as lightly as possible, with carry-on bags only for flights, if possible. I will bring my hiking backpack, tested in the Himalayas and my worn-in boots and it sounds as if I can find everything else that I will need in a local shop. That makes me very happy!
My intended start date is sometime in April 2015.
I don't usually plan anything this far in advance but I cannot go until next spring, and it's a LOT of fun to think about now.
Amy
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