Weather

[Nick Hayes]

Suzanne

I have dropped into this note, some messages from others. HOpefully thisd
will give you some answers.
There was another one which spoke of the difference in departure times of
busses from Pamplona denending on whether it was Subnday or not .  From
memory an hour earlier but I am not sure.

September october is comfortable.  The real question of course is what to
wear.
Concensus seems to converge around long pants, one fleece, poncho or rain
jacket.
I f cold at night wear everythingh...never happened to me at this tie of
year.
If cold while walking ... same answer...although once you start walking you
generate lots of heat.
And you know what ? if you are really cold you can buy something there.

there is no real answer to your temperature question because in 48 hours you
can go from
searing heat to damp cold that ( temporarily) strikes to your bones. The
worst I encountered was in O'Cebreiro
at end september, cold morning...fog...small wind.. chilly.. but by 10 am we
were in t-shirts and sweating.

Peace
Nick

Elizabeth Boylston-Morris wrote:

> Hello Martha,
> The Santiago Cathedral's pilgrims'  Mass is at 12:00 noon.  If you get
> there
> earlier you can go to the front and, with your pilgrim's credential, ask to
>
> be seated in the roped in area reserved for pilgrims right by the altar.
> If
> you are there in August you will have the Botafumeiro swing right on top
> with
> you and will cherish the memory for the rest of your days.
> We booked our flight directly from New York City to Pamplona (via Iberia).
> In Pamplona we took the 6:00 p.m. pilgrims' bus to Roncesvalles and got
> there
> in time to receive our pilgrim credentials and to attend the loving and
> touching Pilgrim's  blessing and service at 8:00 p.m.  After the service we
>
> took a taxi to Saint Jean's, at a cost of about $6 each, and got there on
> time to check into our (prearranged) hotel and have dinner at a charming
> French inn. About twenty other pilgrims did the same as we.
> I hope this helps.
> Regards,
> Liz (from New York City)

Elizabeth Boylston-Morris wrote:

> Hi Delphia,
> We toook a taxi from the airport into Pamplona (taxis are extremely
> inexpensive). We stayed at the Leyre hotel (very nice, and close to
> everything) which was obtained through information given by a New York City
>
> parish priest.  (I presume that travel agents, etc., or the Spain tourist
> offices have a list of hotels in Pamplona); the hotel was semi-plush and
> cost
> about $50- for two.  We were advised by the NYC parish to book the hotels
> ourselves because doing it through travel agents would cost almost double.
> The purpose was to get over jet-leg and such and to get orientation.  In
> Pamplona we went to the Cathedral and, at the museum, we were told where to
>
> obtain pilgrims' information and assistance.  In fact,  in the street
> straight down from the Cathedral's main door (the entrance to the museum is
>
> to the left), at the first intersection. there is a pilgrims' assistance
> office-cum-travel-agency; they made the arrangements for us (free of
> charge)
> for the hotel at St. Jean Pied de Port.  It was a lovely inn, at a minimal
> cost, but, unfortunately, I do not remember its name.
> I am not a Catholic (I am Episcopalian) and   I do not speak Spanish or any
>
> language other than English. Because I did the pilgrimage by bicycle,
> eventually I had to go off on my own since my multi-lingual Catholic
> companion was walking.  At her suggestion, whenever I was in need of
> guidance, places to stay (albergues give preferences to walkers), etc., I
> sought the  town's priests or nuns. They were infinitely helpful, despite
> the
> lack of a common language, in directing me, obtaining places for me to stay
>
> and even, on occasion, feeding me!
> I was, and continue to be, impressed by their desire to help, their
> hospitality, and their efficiency in Camino matters; this is quite
> understandable in view of their many centuries experience in these efforts.
> I
> was not, by far, the only pilgrim aided by them throughout the Camino.
> If there is anything else that I may tell you, please ask.
> Best regards,
> Liz

Ruth Potterton wrote:

> Taxi service from Pamplona to Roncesvalles or St jeab Pied de Port, this
> is operated by Pedro Tellechea Lus (Tel. 948.76.00.07) fare is about
> 5000 to Roncesvalles and 8000 to St Jean. he is a wonderful character,
> his home village is near Roncesvalles (either Burguete or Espinal) he
> showed us his house last year on the way through, when we reached St
> Jean it was pouring rain and he insisted on driving us round until we
> had found accomodation. The next day I walked to Roncesvalles and the
> following morning in Roncesvalles when I was having coffee before
> setting off, he appeared in the Bar full of enquiries as to how I had
> got on etc. To be it is the best way of getting to St Jean also he
> drives via the Valley route so if you walk the Route Napoleon you will
> also have seen the Valcarlos route.
>
> Ruth
> The Irish Pilgrim.
>
> abelardxxayahoo.com wrote:
> >
> > I am trying to figure out the best way to get from Pamplona to St.
> > Jean Pied de Port.  We are arriving Pamplona by train from Barcelona
> > at 1pm and would like to get to St. Jean that same day.  Does anybody
> > have any ideas?
> >
> > Thank you,
> > Brad
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"Suzanne St. Jacques" wrote:

> i am walking the camino in sept. and oct. 2001.  i am looking for info. on
> day and night temperatures those months.  also, i would like info. on how
> to get to St. Jean Pied du Port from Pamplona.
> thank you.
> Suzanne St. Jacques