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I think if it is really hot, you should stop earlier in the day. If you are not booking, you will have the flexibility and you don't have to go all the way to Los Arcos .. You might ask if anyone (another pilgrim) wants to go the alternate route...
Update. I did the Montejurra stretch. Beautiful! Probably more hilly than the other. Please check the profile if you are concerned. Definitely worth it. I asked the pilgrim that was looking at the sign with me. Many others followed or proceeded...
Hallo I will leave Estella tomorrow. It’s going to be a hot day. I read I could pick the Montejurra variante for more shade but I am not sure. I was completely alone on the (short) way to Eunate. So far there are no hoards of pilgrims so I am...
Nice to know you are all around. I left freezing Pamplona this morning and went to Eunate. It is beautiful. Peaceful and simple. Swallows have made a nest in the church I believe. They were swooping down and I heard the babies. Magic
Update. I’ve arrived in Pamplona. I went to Caminoteca. They were very helpful. Got basic model and somebody will hopefully use them later on too. I also went to the Utreia Office and sure enough they are closed on Tuesday. Well. Never mind. The...
If you can't find second hand or donated poles go to Caminoteca before going to Decathlon. It is around the corner from the muni and the owner and staff are great. He can use your money alot more than Decathlon which is a very large chain. I...
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Ok didn't even know this was there ! I've been to Pamplona many times, too!
Learn something new every day!
Not sure I understand, but there's no pilgrim office in Pamplona. You might check a few albergues to see if poles (edit: not piles) have been left in the donation bin. Otherwise, try Caminoteca or Decathlon in Pamplona for a new set of poles.
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