Larrasoaña has two albergues - the municipal with 10 beds, and the private Albergue San Nicolás with 40 beds. There are also two pensiones with 4 rooms each.
I've stayed at Albergue San Nicolás twice - it's very nice, and they offer a communal...
In general I prefer paper books above digital media. On camino though i prefer apps and websites not only because of the weight but also because books can get outdated. This certainly is the case regarding accomodations, changing in routes...
Having walked the CF in early May, over 300 pilgrims left SJPP the day I did. Having a reservation through Pamplona gave me great peace of mind to be able to walk at my pace. Early arrivals had no problem getting a bed. I’m sure that got more...
Make a reservation in Roncevalles. After that, it's personal preference and tolerance for risk. You will not sleep out in the cold if you do not make reservations after Roncevalles. However, you may see your preferred albergue with a...
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The 'Amis de Compostelle, France" have an office in Paris - a 2 km walk from the Tour de St Jacques. They welcome pilgrims from Monday to Saturday. If one turns up in person, there is a credencial and booklet available. I seem...
I am in no way trying to be a jerk or obnoxious. I hear the term mindful all the time and I really have no idea what it really means. I know what mindless means. I actually apply my own definition to mindless when I am walking. That is thinking...
Attend Mass the day before, or check the website for the *earliest* Mass on the 25 ( there won't be a " normal" schedule). As Bradypus said, the primary Mass(es) are reserved for local officials, and sometimes national ones.
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