Well.... all the ducks are lined up

[CWBuff]

Still keeping my fingers X-ed and somewhat holding my breath, but.....short of some brand new totally crazy COVID-related restrictions and\or any personal unforeseen circumstances all my "initial" planning is now completed (1 year later than originally planned but I shall NOT complain ). The following now are booked:

1. OW flight United EWR --> CdG Wed May 18th (BTW United is running a sale to flights to Europe Use coupon code PONDHOP125 to save $125 on flights. so I got it for $325.00 incl choice of seat and 1 check-in) overnight arriving Thurs May 19th.
I am allowing myself to hang-out a day in Paris (was not in the original planning but this way I don't have to stress myself getting the COVID Passport for France in time to fit into my timeable......and as my wife quipped "WHAT? you have a 'problem' with an extra day IN PARIS?!?!?!?" ), take care of all the necessities, get a hotel for the night and then jump on the SJPdP Train from Gare Montparnasse the next morning (technically the hotel and train tix still need to be taken care of nut I am not sweating over it)

2. SJPdP - one night for May 20 is booked at Beilari..... based on the above I may now arrive much earlier in the day than originally planned and hopefully enjoy extra time in town proper (besides taking care of all the Pilgrim stuff in the office)

3. Sat May 21st - Let the Camino Begin.... short hop to Orisson; one night booked

4. Sun May 22nd - on to Roncesvalles one night booked

After that I intend to take it on the day-by-day basis as I originally planned.... and May Good Lord Almighty and the Spirit of St. Jacques Guide and Protect me through The Journey

Hope to see some of the Forum Members along The Way!

Buen Camino

 

[wayfarer]

Good for you, Buen Camino, go safely and enjoy every step.

 

[mspath]

CWBuff,
Hopefully those ducks will stay aligned.
All your digital followers will keep their fingers crossed for you.

Wherever/whenever you do go
Carpe diem and Buen camino.

 

[André Walker]

Somewhat holding my breath

... but not too long!

Buen Camino

 

[naplesdon]

May 26 is Ascension, you may be competing against some holiday hikers that week.

 

[CWBuff]

May 26 is Ascension, you may be competing against some holiday hikers that week.

Every day of that Journey I will be "competing against someone" - that's a given from the get-go.... and that's also is a huge part of what makes The Camino THE CAMINO!
I have Faith that it will all work out but definitely THANKS for heads up

 

[Vacajoe]

Your ducks may all be in a row, but do they have their Covid certs with them?....

 

[CWBuff]

Your ducks may all be in a row, but do they have their Covid certs with them?....

Mine is the only one that counts

 

[SeñorJacques]

Slightly envious of that $325 EWR-CDG fare and wish that United discount code had been available when I booked my BOS-CDG flight (on Delta/Air France) for the first week in May a few months ago - I paid almost double One of those times when my penchant for advance planning didn't pay off! Buen Camino to you!

 

[CWBuff]

Slightly envious of that $325 EWR-CDG fare and wish that United discount code had been available when I booked my BOS-CDG flight (on Delta/Air France) for the first week in May a few months ago - I paid almost double One of those times when my penchant for advance planning didn't pay off! Buen Camino to you!

Yeah sorry about that. I know people rant about United but for most part I had more problems with Delta\AF than united. Last year I bought tix for my wife and I to go to Barcelona and roughly 1.5 months later the price went down 45%. I called United and they told me that since I bought directly from them they will refund the difference (and they sure did).
True, I was mighty glad to see that $325 for non-Basic Economy. interestingly enough that's what the price was about last year (IIRC about 350) although for a slightly different flight (still EWR-->CdG but on Thursday vs Wednesday and earlier departure\arrival).

I hope some other Members may be able to take advantage of the same sale since I did posted the code

Buen Camino to you @SeñorJacques

 

[legless]

Exciting times fellow pilgrim, my ducks are also properly organised and fully vaccinated so hoping nothing changes!

 

[RJM]

Good for you and buen Camino.
I may very well give it a go myself again this July. I love the hot, dry weather that time of year. I have done everything I possibly can pandemic wise. Three vaccinations, staying healthy and fit and use common sense precautions. Covid be damned. Got to go on living life.
Ultreia!

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Hi CW!
I am so happy for you to finally be able to go on your first Camino after waiting and waiting for so long!
Nice to see you on the forum again.
All the best and fingers crossed.
Chrissy

 

[Pilgrim1960]

Wow all that planning. I did my first Camino on 4 days notice and landed in Madrid from Canada. Spoke to the guy at the front desk of the hotel I was staying in and decided to not go to Saint Jean de Pied Port but rather start from Madrid. I think you will migrate to living on the edge a bit once you have spent a couple days and realize just how the Camino provides.

 

[Katherine Radeka]

Buen Camino! We are starting earlier but taking longer so may very well cross paths at some point.

 

[Doug Delfeld]

Still keeping my fingers X-ed and somewhat holding my breath, but.....short of some brand new totally crazy COVID-related restrictions and\or any personal unforeseen circumstances all my "initial" planning is now completed (1 year later than originally planned but I shall NOT complain ). The following now are booked:

1. OW flight United EWR --> CdG Wed May 18th (BTW United is running a sale to flights to Europe Use coupon code PONDHOP125 to save $125 on flights. so I got it for $325.00 incl choice of seat and 1 check-in) overnight arriving Thurs May 19th.
I am allowing myself to hang-out a day in Paris (was not in the original planning but this way I don't have to stress myself getting the COVID Passport for France in time to fit into my timeable......and as my wife quipped "WHAT? you have a 'problem' with an extra day IN PARIS?!?!?!?" ), take care of all the necessities, get a hotel for the night and then jump on the SJPdP Train from Gare Montparnasse the next morning (technically the hotel and train tix still need to be taken care of nut I am not sweating over it)

2. SJPdP - one night for May 20 is booked at Beilari..... based on the above I may now arrive much earlier in the day than originally planned and hopefully enjoy extra time in town proper (besides taking care of all the Pilgrim stuff in the office)

3. Sat May 21st - Let the Camino Begin.... short hop to Orisson; one night booked

4. Sun May 22nd - on to Roncesvalles one night booked

After that I intend to take it on the day-by-day basis as I originally planned.... and May Good Lord Almighty and the Spirit of St. Jacques Guide and Protect me through The Journey

Hope to see some of the Forum Members along The Way!

Buen Camino

 

[Doug Delfeld]

Still keeping my fingers X-ed and somewhat holding my breath, but.....short of some brand new totally crazy COVID-related restrictions and\or any personal unforeseen circumstances all my "initial" planning is now completed (1 year later than originally planned but I shall NOT complain ). The following now are booked:

1. OW flight United EWR --> CdG Wed May 18th (BTW United is running a sale to flights to Europe Use coupon code PONDHOP125 to save $125 on flights. so I got it for $325.00 incl choice of seat and 1 check-in) overnight arriving Thurs May 19th.
I am allowing myself to hang-out a day in Paris (was not in the original planning but this way I don't have to stress myself getting the COVID Passport for France in time to fit into my timeable......and as my wife quipped "WHAT? you have a 'problem' with an extra day IN PARIS?!?!?!?" ), take care of all the necessities, get a hotel for the night and then jump on the SJPdP Train from Gare Montparnasse the next morning (technically the hotel and train tix still need to be taken care of nut I am not sweating over it)

2. SJPdP - one night for May 20 is booked at Beilari..... based on the above I may now arrive much earlier in the day than originally planned and hopefully enjoy extra time in town proper (besides taking care of all the Pilgrim stuff in the office)

3. Sat May 21st - Let the Camino Begin.... short hop to Orisson; one night booked

4. Sun May 22nd - on to Roncesvalles one night booked

After that I intend to take it on the day-by-day basis as I originally planned.... and May Good Lord Almighty and the Spirit of St. Jacques Guide and Protect me through The Journey

Hope to see some of the Forum Members along The Way!

Buen Camino

Amen

 

[Schamber]

Still keeping my fingers X-ed and somewhat holding my breath, but.....short of some brand new totally crazy COVID-related restrictions and\or any personal unforeseen circumstances all my "initial" planning is now completed (1 year later than originally planned but I shall NOT complain ). The following now are booked:

1. OW flight United EWR --> CdG Wed May 18th (BTW United is running a sale to flights to Europe Use coupon code PONDHOP125 to save $125 on flights. so I got it for $325.00 incl choice of seat and 1 check-in) overnight arriving Thurs May 19th.
I am allowing myself to hang-out a day in Paris (was not in the original planning but this way I don't have to stress myself getting the COVID Passport for France in time to fit into my timeable......and as my wife quipped "WHAT? you have a 'problem' with an extra day IN PARIS?!?!?!?" ), take care of all the necessities, get a hotel for the night and then jump on the SJPdP Train from Gare Montparnasse the next morning (technically the hotel and train tix still need to be taken care of nut I am not sweating over it)

2. SJPdP - one night for May 20 is booked at Beilari..... based on the above I may now arrive much earlier in the day than originally planned and hopefully enjoy extra time in town proper (besides taking care of all the Pilgrim stuff in the office)

3. Sat May 21st - Let the Camino Begin.... short hop to Orisson; one night booked

4. Sun May 22nd - on to Roncesvalles one night booked

After that I intend to take it on the day-by-day basis as I originally planned.... and May Good Lord Almighty and the Spirit of St. Jacques Guide and Protect me through The Journey

Hope to see some of the Forum Members along The Way!

Buen Camino

We are 8 days behind you! Staying two nights in Paris to get over jet lag, then taking that same train(s) to SJPP.

 

[VNwalking]

The following now are booked:

May those ducks continue to behave themselves!
Buen Camino, @CWBuff ~
Finally.

 

[CWBuff]

We are 8 days behind you! Staying two nights in Paris to get over jet lag, then taking that same train(s) to SJPP.

Hopefully the train schedule "rights" itself
Buen Camino.... 8 days behind me.... you might catch up (I plan to spend some extra time in both Burgos & Leon and of course there is always the situation of how fast one moves)

 

[Schamber]

Hopefully the train schedule "rights" itself
Buen Camino.... 8 days behind me.... you might catch up (I plan to spend some extra time in both Burgos & Leon and of course there is always the situation of how fast one moves)

We are resting in Pamplona, Leon, and Logrono. Unless things happen and we have to rest other places!

 

[gvmelissa]

Use coupon code PONDHOP125 to save $125 on flights

Wow!! I'd never heard of coupon codes for airlines! Finally found the page where I could enter it (it's a bit hidden), and sadly it didn't recognize this code. Thank you so much for enlightening me however. I'll look for coupon codes in the future. By the way how did you find this one?

Also - your plan looks perfect!!! Rooms/transportation booked until you are a couple of days in. PERFECT!!

 

[CWBuff]

@gvmelissa - I am a UA Member so i got an email.
Ah... my apologies:

​	This targeted promotional offer is non-transferable. You must be logged in to the MileagePlus account of the eligible targeted member to book with the discount.​

that explains it...but...may i respeocrtfully suggest to call UA and mention the code? perhaps you'll get lucky - and at this point you got nothing to lose

 

[Marbe2]

@gvmelissa - I am a UA Member so i got an email.
Ah... my apologies:

​	This targeted promotional offer is non-transferable. You must be logged in to the MileagePlus account of the eligible targeted member to book with the discount.​

that explains it...but...may i respeocrtfully suggest to call UA and mention the code? perhaps you'll get lucky - and at this point you got nothing to lose

It only takes a few minutes to join UA Mileageplus and is free. You might try to join and then put in the code?

Being a frequently flier with a particular airline has its benefits. I too fly out of EWR and it is a UnitedHub. i also like the configuration of seating. Tourist last is 2-3-2. Non-stop flights to Madrid. Sounds like a great bargain CWBuff. Thanks for posting it! Have a great trip!