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Hello travellers. I’m with a very large group of pilgrims who started the Frances Camino May 1. Each place we stay is fully booked. But both the albergues and pilgrims are frustrated by the number of bookings made and not cancelled if not needed. Beds are available at the end of the day but...
I did it today and found the warnings more dramatic than the actual descent. I started from Espinal so had only 15 km today. It was dry. I am 68, in fairly good condition with no hip or knee issues and walk with poles. The only thing I found hard was the uneven rocky surface. Buen Camino!
There is also Express Bouricott that provides shuttle services in the area. I arranged to be picked up at the airport in Biarritz and shuttled to SJPDP
I appreciate your question and am grateful for all the responses. I have been fussing about Day 1 and worried I wouldn’t make it. Now I believe I might make it and in time for dinner!
I have had difficulty booking the first few nights along the Camino, beginning in SJPDP. Some of it is my fault, not being familiar with the area but when I figure it out, all the spaces are booked. I wonder if I need to book my trip entirely before I leave (May 1). I had hoped I could be a...
Thanks for your information. I have begun to use the Wise Pilgrim app in Canada before I leave and the link to Booking.com doesn't work. Have you had that experience with the app outside of Spain?
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