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hi peregrinos,
I'm walking the camino France's at the moment and have come down with a very bad tummy bug. I'm pretty sure I got it from drinking in the fountains between Puenta la reina and Azofra somewhere. Of course it could have been from food somewhere too but I tend to think it's from...
Wow! First day from Roncevalles to zubiri done! What a gorgeous walk. So many friendly peregrinos and such magnificent scenery! I'm staying at El Palo de Avellano - lovely rooms, great feeling to it. I took advice from the forum and soaked my feet in the cold river upon arrival...manna from...
Buenos Dias!
I start my camino tomorrow from Roncevalles! Just some last minute questions....leaving madrid early this morning and wondering what I need to take with me to Roncevalles....sounds like there's nothing available there at all? Should I pick up water, snacks etc before arrival...
Hi!!
I have been having a few problems with a very trusty old pair of scarpa hiking shoes, getting really sore toes. So I'm looking in to new shoes and thinking I'd prefer something much lighter. I'm looking at saloman shoes... I've used them before, like a cross between a sneaking and a...
Hello everyone!!
I finally starting training for my camino properly today... I start late September. I've had pneumonia so haven't been able to exercise for some time. Anyway, managed 10kms today and I discovered a fantastic app for smartphone users. It's called MapMyWalk and it's free, and...
Hi everyone,
Now I have settled on Pamplona as a starting point for my camino, I'd love some recommendations for accommodation to start my walk from? I plan to start walking on the 25 September!!
xA
Querido Peregrines,
I'm thinking of starting in Pamplona now instead of Roncesvalles. I might be a bit too rushed starting in Roncesvalles but equally, don't want to miss out on a nice part. Has anyone started in Pamplona? This is my first camino!!
xAmanda
Hi there,
It's my first camino and I'm not sure whether to take a Goretex jacket. I have a north face one that's light and very warm. Is it overdoing it? I just can't figure out what the weather is doing that time of year!
Thanks!!
X Amanda
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