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If you like a swimming pool, Zubiri has a large municipal pool open to the public - over the bridge to the main road, turn right and walk for about 5 minus and you'll see it
I do love a bit of Zubiri, especially in the summer when you can take a dip in the river.
Albergue El Palo De Avellano was nice when I stayed there in 2022, I remember it being a little bit more expensive, but it was clean and the communal meal was great for meeting other pilgrims.
Albergue...
So many great and helpful things have been written above about the Ingles. I will add that the Camino spirit and sense of community is very much alive on this short route, it was a welcome surprise when I walked it in early June last year. It's a lovely one week Camino. I added on Finisterre at...
There were a few dogs on the last stage of the Baztan, not far out from Pamplona, that looked ready to eat my ankles and weren't afraid to let me know it. Thankfully, the aforementioned hounds were chained up, but had they not been I would have probably ruined a perfectly good pair of...
I started out walking my first few Caminos using vaseline, but have since found choosing the right socks, shoes and different preventative measures to be best at keeping me blister free.
I've made a video on blister prevention, which may help some of you -
Fermented foods contain live bacteria, which when consumed can increase healthy bacteria in gut, improving your body's response to unfriendly bacteria and other such delights
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-benefits-of-probiotics
I've never had food poisoning on the Camino, but do find the change in diet and the sugary breakfast can be challenging. What works for me is taking OptiBack tablets, which help my tum and staves off acid reflux
Hi Kevin,
I hope you don’t mind, but I had a couple of Baztan questions for you. Did you have to book ahead or can you find accommodation easily enough on the day? Did you see many other pilgrims walking whilst you were there? I plan to walk it on April 1st.
Id recommend staying there and signing up to the meal. It’s a great way of meeting your fellow pilgrims, most of whom have just started their journey so are keen to say hello and connect.
If you’re walking from St Jean, it’s a long day and your feet will thank you for stopping at Roncesvalles...
This is super helpful, thanks for taking the time to reply and let me know what your experience was like on the Invierno. I know what you mean about company, you can be perfectly happy walking on your own and then after meeting someone and chatting you realise how much you've missed having a...
Can any of you comment on how solitary the Invierno is? I like the idea of walking alone, but then enjoy talking with pilgrims at the end of the day in a cafe, bar or albergue. I get the impression this may not be possible on this route.
I arrive in santiago on the afternoon of the 11th, and...
I'm starting the Invierno early next week, here's hoping I meet a few other pilgrims along the way. Did you all enjoy the route? Any places to look out for?
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