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...I am on day eight of walking the Francés at the moment. It is quite busy. A lot of talk about beds (and the need to book ahead).
I don't book.
Today I tried really hard not to get a bed. I really tried.
Got up late. Took my time to pack...
Sorry, my trail-addled brain has lost the exact spot, but it was somewhere between Gijón and the big turn inland at Ribadeo. Almost certainly the machines have moved on by this time. But as with all things Camino, it's best to be prepared for the...
We each get different weather experiences walking the Caminos. I lucked out on the Norte and only experienced a few drizzles and no wet mud that lingered and sullied my trail runners. I wouldn't worry too much and @Tincatinker's makes some good...
I’m 13 days into the Camino del Norte from Irun, currently in Santillo del Mar. There were mud patches on the forest trail portions, esp before Bilbao, but most of it was dry. I had to do some edging around and leaping at some spots. I’m wearing...
We finished Irun to SanSabastian today the weather was lovely and no mud. Did give thanks that it was not raining. 3 of us walked in Altra’s, Hoka’s and Brooks and had no problem
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