In 2023 I arrived at CDG late, spent the night in Paris, and next morning took the train to Bayonne, and then another train to SJPDP. I booked ahead which I found beneficial. The train to Bayonne was a beautiful journey through French countryside.
2 Options:
1: Fly from CDG to Biarritz, Bus to Bayonne, Train to St.Jean
2: Train/Metro from CDG to Montparnass, Train to Bayonne, Train to St.Jean
its a bit dependent where you come from, but with both options you should be able to arrive in...
I take it, but only use it when absolutely necessary - it's pretty much a camera with a phone available for emergencies. I usually call accommodations direct (phone numbers in my Brierley) if I want/need to reserve.
It's got all my travel...
During my first caminos my husband and I communicated when necessary by land-line telephone; since 2008 I carried a smartphone which also served as camera+computer on which I wrote my daily blogs then using Blogspot
Since we both were then in...
I walked my first two Caminos without a phone of any sort. Now that smartphones are cheap and readily available I would not choose to leave mine at home. I know that walking without one can be done but I find the advantages far outweigh any...
I used my phone all the time on the Camino Frances in 2023. The Wise Pilgrim app was indispensable for booking ahead which I found was necessary. Also the Buen Camino app helped finding alternative paths and you can't get lost with it!. Google...
Taps will be labelled if the water is not potable. I have seen signs with a variety of words along the lines of not treated, not tested, or non-potable. I always carry water purification tablets and a 500ml bottle. The tablets don't weigh much...
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