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Such a shame. We stayed at Albergue Aysa at Somport in 2018. There were a few pilgrims, some bike riders and a few tourists. They gave my husband and I a room to ourselves, although it could have slept 5 people. No one was sleeping on the top bunks in any of the rooms, so they had obviously...
One place we enjoyed was the house of Manuel de Falla. He was a Spanish composer. His house is set up exactly as he lived in it. We had a very interesting visit.
I also have peripheral neuropathy as a result of chemotherapy. I have found the days I walk, the better my feet are. Even my balance is improving. My doctor told me balance is affected because you can’t feel the placement of your feet on the ground. Therefore poles I think are a good idea...
We caught the train from Figeac to go to Rocamadour. Yes, it’s about an hour’s walk to Rocamadour from the train station or you can catch a taxi. We walked on the way there and caught a taxi to the station on the return trip.
The Peche Merle Caves are great. We walked there on the way. You need...
Thanks everyone. I think a spring Camino on the Levante sounds the best from the comments above. We will be walking in the north of Spain in April so will probably fly to Valencia after that to begin the Levante. I had been thinking of coming back to Spain later in the year but back to back...
Hoping to do Levante next year. When is the best time to walk? I would think early spring might be quite wet. I am thinking April or maybe halfway through September.
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