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I also walked last year but it was October. It was open. If memory serves me I went to the bar for the keys. I know the OP said he stayed in private rooms, but for those thinking of walking there are albergues to stay in that I think are open all... -
The Vasco /Via Bayona is definitely a quieter route - I did that first half in June, but the second half in January from Vitoria Gasteiz to Burgos. But strangely I met other pilgrims in the winter. Enjoyed reading your account!
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Thanks @jcat for sharing your journey. I've great memories of my mini-Vasco last year. The photo of the slippy stones evoked a not-so happy memory. They were just as hazardous in June and despite being careful, I fell quite heavily. Although it...
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jcat replied to the thread My Camino Vasco.Yes, that is exactly where it is. I had a few falls in that section, which is more falls than I have had in my entire prior 30 years of hiking:). I was a muddy mess when I finally got to pavement, but no injuries. Sorry for your fall, in my...
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jcat replied to the thread My Camino Vasco.Oh, the albergue could have been open, I meant nothing else open for the locals. Seemed like the entire town was hanging out at Ostatu Zegama and I did not see anything else open in town, but I did not look for the albergue. My meal at the...
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jcat replied to the thread My Camino Vasco.Day 5 Zegama to Salvatierra / Agurain This day was the reason I wanted to walk the Vasco and that was to walk through the San Adrain Tunnel. I waited until 9:00am to start so I could visit the local supermarket for some provisions as there is...
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I recently had a free week while on vacation in Spain and decided to walk part of the Camino Vasco from Irun to Vitoria-Gasteiz. I walked for 6 days starting at the end of November and stayed in private rooms along the way. The Vasco had some of...
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Love the opinel. I have to leave mine at home since I’m not checking a bag at the airport but I plan to find one for my walk lunches😊
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jcat replied to the thread Small Folding Knife - Buses/Trains in 2024.I always travel with an Opinel knife in Spain. I don't remember any luggage scanners or metal detectors at bus stations, and have ridden on numerous buses with the knife in my pocket. The bigger train stations have scanners and detectors, I...
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jcat replied to the thread LIVE from the Camino A and B on the Via de Bayona.Can't wait to hear how you guys get on. Between Beasain- Zegama and also coming down from San Adrian tunnel were my worst slippery and muddy parts in December. Looking forward to hearing about your experience. Great times, but I definitely...
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