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  1. J

    What to look forward to?

    Agree 100%, Trecile. Don't forget to look for the bufones!
  2. J

    Altra trail shoes versus hiking shoes

    I trained and then wore a new pair of Altra Lone Peaks for my Norte Camino. No blisters, and no foot issues. The soles were pretty smooth at the end, but still wearable.
  3. J

    Getting from Biarritz to Bayonne for the train

    I took a bus to the Biarritz train station and then the train to Bayonne. Cheap and fast.
  4. J

    Norte Lodging between Boimorto/A Gandata and the airport junction

    I second the motion for Twin Pines. One of the best!
  5. J

    Suggestions Please: Baamonde -> Sobrado dos Monxes -> Arzua

    Twin Pines was my last stop before Santiago and one of my favorites. Janette and Daniel were wonderful.
  6. J

    Backpack question: Ospreys Stratos 36L vs 44L?

    I walked the Norte in the Fall with a Stratos 36L. It weighed 18 pounds including water. I found it very comfortable. After the first couple of days, I didn't even think about it as weight. I didn't carry a sleeping bag; just a liner. I don't recall an albergue without a blanket. I highly...
  7. J

    Best 2-week Del Norte section recommendation for pilgrims

    Agreed. And if I had the choice of times, I'd choose September. I started from Irun on September 10, 2019, and the weather was almost perfect. A little rain in Galicia, of course.
  8. J

    Learning Spanish for the Camino: Recommendations for a Spanish Teacher

    I'm a retired Spanish teacher. I highly recommend Duolingo.
  9. J

    Arriving Biarritz on a Sunday

    I took the train. Fast and inexpensive. You can check the schedule online and check the Sunday schedules.
  10. J

    weather

    Luckily, human skin is waterproof! But seriously, you will get wet and muddy, no matter what you do. But it will be worth it.
  11. J

    Advice on Walking a Fast Norte Solo in October

    I finished up the Norte on October 25 of 2019. In 40 days of walking, I had very little rain (none lasted more than a couple of hours), UNTIL I got to Galicia. The last 3 or 4 days were pretty wet, all day. But never very heavy. I actually enjoyed it.
  12. J

    Advice on Walking a Fast Norte Solo in October

    I walked the Norte from Irun in October, 2019. Plenty of social time in the albergues every evening but also some "alone" time along the trail. I chose the Norte because of the scenery and to avoid the crowds on the CF. I took a very small sleeping bag but never used it; only a liner...
  13. J

    Advice on Finisterre

    I agree 100%. Don't rush it. Both places have their charm. I wouldn't miss the lighthouse and kilometer # 0, the "end of the world" for the Romans who built the road.
  14. J

    How many miles to put on your shoes before the Camino

    Everyone and every shoe is different. I bought a new pair of Altra Lone Peaks and wore them on my last two weeks of training (about 100km), before doing the Norte (840km) in 2019. At the end, the lugs were almost gone, but the rest of the material help up well. More importantly, I didn't get...
  15. J

    The Best Photos from My Camino

    Nice!
  16. J

    Norte in September

    Obviously, it is hard to predict the future. Looking at the trends through July of this year, it looks like this year is similar to past (non-Covid) years. I can tell you that I walked the Norte from Irun to Santiago in 2019, starting on September 11 and finishing on October 15. It was a...
  17. J

    Rocky stretches

    There are a few spots where the trail has some significant rocky outcropping. But nothing that one would consider to be rock climbing. And you will certainly not have to get close to "the edge" unless you choose to.
  18. J

    Camino del Norte - Stages of 20-30km

    Gronze.com's stage suggestions should fit your plans.
  19. J

    Footwear advice

    You might take a look at Altras. I walked the Norte last fall in my Lone Peaks and they held up well. And without a blister!
  20. J

    Paris to Biarritz/Bayonne: Cost of train vs flight

    I just took the easyJet flight. I think the prices are pretty similar. Probably depends on what fits your schedule best.

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