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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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
'The Northern Caminos' by Perazzoli and Whitson, mentions Pension La Guia (tel 944 837 530) and Hostal Santa Maria (944 722 489) in Portugalete. Also, there's Apartamentos La Arena (946 365 454) in Playa de la Arena and Apartamentos Mugarri (617 038 292) in Pobena. Hope this is helpful.
Or if...
Hi Jun, I agree with falcon 269's reply about doing the Camino with/without a companion. Don't be scared of doing it alone. The CF seems to be busy and as safe a place for a single woman as any on the planet. I'm sure you will quickly find other 'doing-it-alone'ers to chat and share a meal...
I've got ten days before I go and I've practised with my pack for weight and position of items:). But I'm scared to try the full and finished product because it means it's really happening! :eek::confused:
Mary Kate
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