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    A woman alone on the Norte?

    The guide book I used is The Northern Caminos by Laura Perazzoli and Dave Whitsun. It was the only English one I could find. There's a kindle version if you have the technology with you. But I wanted a hard copy to pull out at need. It has mostly good advice about what's available in the...
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    Anyone just back? I hear Norte is terribly Crowded

    Know what you mean by feeling a bit lonely. It hit me a little yesterday but that was partly due to rain and cold and maybe mid-camino blues and an unfriendly overpriced albergue. I can't complain about no one to talk to because I don't want to talk to people! Also, my pace (slow) means...
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    Anyone just back? I hear Norte is terribly Crowded

    I was in Santillana del Mar last night and there were one or two spare bunks by the end of the evening. I'd intended a short walk today but ended up doing the whole stage to Comillas because there was no one to book in with in La Iglesia's Youth Hostel. It looked closed up. The Albergue de...
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    Anyone just back? I hear Norte is terribly Crowded

    I'm in the hostel in Santander today, 1st Oct (capacity 38). Too early to say how many we'll be as it's only 4.10pm. However, I've been here since 2 and there are only three others. For information purposes there's no use of the kitchen though you can sit there (and we'll have breakfast there...
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    My Camino Primitivo - Sep-Oct 2014

    Hi, Thanks for this. I'm in Bilbao at the moment and will have to decide later whether to keep to the coast or choose the Primitivo. Sorry your PF is giving trouble. You're very brave and persistent. Mary
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    Breaking stage from Aviles 39k

    Thank you for this direction and advice. It will be a while before I get to Aviles but it's nice to know it's possible to break the journey and that there are always helpful people around. In Bilbao today taking a rest day. Hope to see the Guggenheim. Trouble with a rest day is trying not to...
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    Breaking stage from Aviles 39k

    Where is San Esteban de Pravia? I can't see it in my guide - the Cicerone guide by L Perazzoli and D Whitson? Thanks Mary
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    Irun to Fisterra - September 14 to end of October

    To add to my previous message. I'm in Bilbao right now in the Ganbara Hostel for two days and so far no problems with accommodation. It's now 8pm and 4 empty beds in a 6 bed room. Nowhere has been full and I'm not booking ahead. Note re hostel in Guernica - if you plan to stay there Reception...
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    Irun to Fisterra - September 14 to end of October

    Just arrived in Bilbao and taking a rest day here tomorrow. Glad to have avoided the rain so far. Looking forward to playing tourist. Mary
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    Irun to Fisterra - September 14 to end of October

    Hi Beth So far no problem getting accommodation. I've not booked anything ahead. Then again, I'm not completing the 'recommended' stages so I often arrive in good time and am one of the first in. yesterday, I did a very short trip from Markina-Xemein to the Monasterio de Zenarruza because...
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    Irun to Fisterra - September 14 to end of October

    In San Sebastian at the moment after four days walking from Biarritz. Any other Norte pilgrims from the forum about? I'm taking tomorrow as a rest day before going on to Orio on 17th. I need to buy a hat, having forgotten mine in Irun - it was only two days old too! By the way, whoever said...
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    3 days is this normal

    I think we're all mad! But I'm still starting on Wednesday! :eek:
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    Irun to Fisterra - September 14 to end of October

    Hi fellow-norte-walkers, Glad there are a few of us out there. Leaving Biaritz 10 Sept, Irun possibly 13/14. Going slowly. Must try and be through San Sebastian before the film festival. Buen Camino everyone. Mary Kate
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    3 days is this normal

    I sure hope so as I have the same symptoms :confused:. Mary Kate
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    Walking from Bayonne to Irun

    I think I found it. Is it Aintziko Gazte Etxea, 8 rue Chiquito Cambo, 64200 Biarritz? I've sent an email to see if I can book a bed. Thank you. Mary
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