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Just booked my flight to Bilbao, traveling by train to Irun to start the Norte, arrive in Bilbao on the 15th March and starting from Irun on the 16th of March. This will be my fourth Camino 2 x Frances From SJPdP and 1x Portugues from Lisbon. Hopefully lock down has not destroyed my legs too much still time to warm up and get fit. Look forward to meeting all the perigrenos.
Arrived in Santiago today! Amazing journey. I started out 30+ km per day and then slowed my pace. The Camino showed me my fervor. It also showed me my limits & taught me to slow down. I’ve learned so much and received so much on the Camino. Today I got my Compostela very quickly, got some food, & now I’m in my hotel room letting myself absorb it all. Thanks to everyone on this forum who were so supportive!
Bob -- We met Terry on the Camino this AM (Weds 20 Oct) coming out of Astorga. She commented that she uses this Forum and I brought up your user name. She knows you, has replied/commented to some of your posts. Her user name is OTH86. Congrats on entering Santiago tomorrow! We're expecting more pilgrims after Sarria, disappointed you found this to be true to the max. Nuts. Buen Camino to you and Cindi!
My name is Jill Lowry, I am 60 years old, have four kids and seven grandkids. I live on an island in the South Pacific. My number is 1-707-328-9311, my email is jillwlowry@anainahou.org
Can you give me the email or link you used to get your reservations at Montserrat?
We very much would love to spend the night at the Monastery before we begin walking.
Thanks!
Caligal, I see you walked the Camino in 2018 during April/May. What was the weather like in May? I know it varies from year to year, but just looking to get a general idea. Thanks, Luke Martinez
Wow bet that was a shock, I remember it happened to a New Zealand girl on the Frances.
Stay safe, don’t let it ruin your experience, also don’t walk late on your own
After a number of years not walking I'm now in Padron having walked from Valenca.
Are there new rules on how to get your credential?
I'm very not technically minded so any help would be appreciated
Anxious Archie
Great couple of days hiking from Sarria to Portomarín to Palas de Rei. Weather has been incredible! A bit chilly in Palas de Rei last evening. If you get a chance to overnight here highly suggest having dinner at Resturant Castro….it was amazing!
Hey Richard. Nice to have met you today on the flight, having seen you previously on the forum. Good luck with the new property and your new life on the Camino trail. Rick
Sorry everyone to report the end of Casa Susana Donativo. I am waiting in the UK until February to reunite with my family in Sydney. Meanwhile a little exploration of my parents home country. Been Camino to all
John,
I'm taking the bus from Muxia to A coruña on Saturday. I did not realize I would be able to do that from here and thought I would have to go back to Santiago. Oh my God books and other information is there. Do you have any type of guide you can provide for walking from A Coruña?
Thank you John,
Joseph
We are in Puente La Reine. Today we finished Day 4 of our Camino (we began in St. Jean PdP). Good weather! Lots of sun. Wind, too, on the high part. I know why all the wind turbines are up there. Enjoying the weekend Camino crowd and looking forward to more time on the Camino.
Arrived in Seville! Tomorrow morning (22nd) I’m off to go! #vdlp #viadelaplata #thrilled Can’t wait.
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Former member 54877pebFormer member 54877 wrote on peb's profile.
Dear peb, I was wondering if you could recommend a town to stop overnight between A Couña and Bruma to break that long (34km) and moderately strenuous (uphill) stage into two. I am oscillating between Carral and Saradons but am unable to find accommodations on booking.com. Thanks very much.
Does anyone know if a return plane ticket, back to the USA where our journey will originate, is required for entry into Spain? We want to hike the camino but leave our finish date open ended. Thank you.
Hi! I’ll be walking from SJPDP starting on 9/28 and walking as far as Belorado. Then I need to get to Madrid for an Oct 11th departure date home to US. What is a good place to “peel off” and catch a train and/or arrange transportation to a train or flight to Madrid from this area? Thanks!
Traveling from Spain to France for Camino Frances: will it be better to go via San Sebastián or via Pamplona to St. Jean-Pied-de-Port? One bus from Pamplona will be simpler. Is it worthwhile to visit San Sebastián?
We’re from USA, vaccinated, walking from St. Jean-Pied-de-Port to León beginning Sept. 22. Flying in and out of Madrid.
We had a wonderful camino from León to Santiago in 2019.
Please, fellow pilgrims...Leave No Trace as you walk your Camino. I was sad to see so many tissues and wipes lying on the ground where people stepped off the route to relieve themselves. Let's take better care of God's beautiful creation.
Pamplona to Burgos in 2012, Frances in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018 and half in 2019. VdLP in 2020... Got to Spain and had to turn around and leave. Currently finishing my 2019 Camino.
Hello Ivar
I wonder if you may be able to help me. I am going to walk Camino Ingles starting 27th September. I expect to be in Santiago about 4th October. I wanted to do some volunteering after I finished. I have emailed and telephoned ACC but had no response. Do you possibly have any contact details for anyone at ACC who could help me? Vince
We walked on the Camino Frances in 2019 when we were in France. We are also on the Camino de Santiago right now. We walked on the beach at Salinas, and also went to Cudillero. Fantastic walking and scenery. We are staying in Nubledo. Under rated and cute but no bar or shop!
Booked day 0 and day 01 accommodations for Primitivo! Always planned to book the first night but wanted to play it by ear, or by foot in this case, and see what I was able to walk on the first day and each day thereafter. However, this is an odd year (apparently, I wouldn't know as I've never done this before) and I thought better safe than sorry. At least for the first few days until I get a feel of the camino.
Live in Zamora. 30km today. I'm still, because of my flight and planned rail journey, trying to slow down. But Municipal albergue half way, not open. So, no choice but to continue. Booked new accommodation tomorrow in Monamarta, with pool, could stay a few days.
Hello,
My youngest sister and I are doing the Norte in October and I would love to surprise her with a very special passport. How much would you like for 2 of them?
Hi fellow pilgrims would love to join you all on a Camino, Portuguese would be great . we were all booked for last May but covid struck and we are unable to leave Australia so may be one day,
Hi Lisa! Planning to tune into the Zoom session. Have 3-4 questions for the group. leave for France 31 Aug. Begin SJPDP 4 Sept
1. Process to get Compostela, since Covid?
2. Bag transfer
3. Bus Biarritz airport to Bayonne
4. Credential for Finisterre/Muxia
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When I read a post that has every day planned for the entire walk, I wonder what the motivation is to walk the Camino. Religious, your life in transition, because it is there?
Just go and start walking. The Camino is a wonderful experience. One in which you will learn something about yourself.
Hello my grandma legs have been on thousands of miles and I am now excited to finally be in the road again . My sixth Camino the Camino del Norte. I am Getting ready hiking in my neighborhood in the Pacific Northwest the MT Baker area. Plenty of Rocky steep paths to train on with my 2 grandsons ( 6/8)
See you on the Camino starting around mid September from Irun
Re: SIM cards for non EU citizens doing Camino Frances landing in Paris. An EU friend said to open a prepaid account for the EU and pay the monthly fee + the activation fee because this is cheaper than a tourist SIM package. We are landing in Paris. Some suggest waiting till we arrive in Pamplona. But some Albergues don’t use email. Does anyone have any information especially folks landing in Paris?
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