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  1. zammy

    Camino early March

    Hi Natalie If you plan to start in Pamplona 32 days is not enough it's cold' rainy and even snowy. You need to carry a pack because pack transfer might not work in March. You will need rain and warm gear. Don't fear though- you will get fit in 4-5 days. There will be others walking with you, not...
  2. zammy

    River route into Burgos (PDF)

    I am happy to report that the alternative route entering Burgos is well marked. Look for the yellow flash right after crossing the highway exiting Cabernejas directing you to the left.
  3. zammy

    Le Puy via de Podiensis- sleeping bags and what type of wet weather gear?

    March is a problem. Most places are closed. The high parts of the trail might be snowed and impossible to hike like Aubrac Do you plan on snow/cold weather hiking? You have to call NOW and find out which if any are open and if open will they turn on the heating. In general you will need high...
  4. zammy

    Crowded Camino from October 26th from Pamplona?

    We will walk Pamplona to Burgos starting October 26th. Usually I booked accomodations in private albergues during summer and busy season walks. This will be my first early winter walk. How crowded will it be? Do I have to book ahead or trust there will be a lot of available accomodations in the...
  5. zammy

    closed albergues late October beginning of November

    I understand public albergues will be open and most private closed. That means having to phone ahead private ones to make sure they are open How "bad" is it,?
  6. zammy

    no blankets in public albergues?

    Sleeping bags it is. Thank you all
  7. zammy

    no blankets in public albergues?

    somebody who is walking now has told me that some public albergues Had stopped supplying blankets because of bed bugs. She recommends carrying a light sleeping bags. True?
  8. zammy

    Empty trail? no pilgrims?

    I wished and eveybody showed up. Trail filled nicely. Happy trail.
  9. zammy

    Anyone from Israel?

    Hi Yael I have walked twice from Le Puy Go to my Israeli site Hike.co.il I can help you. i myself will walk a segment from Pamplona to Burgus middle of November (again) Zammy
  10. zammy

    Empty trail? no pilgrims?

    Started yesterday from Limogne en Quercy, now in Cahors. Where is everybody? Gites are empty, trail empty It's only late August. Where are those who started in Le Puy 3 weeks ago?
  11. zammy

    How busy is the Le Puy route starting in late July?

    Don't take any chances, book ahead and cancel if your plans change. This year there were fewer people because of the terror attacks. July and August is the "youth" time to hike and from my experience the gites will be booked. If you are unsure, try booking in -May June and "feel" the gites...
  12. zammy

    Wake up! It's a Camino not a Shame-ino!

    This is the reason why I did it myself and recommended it to others planning to walk the camino: reserve ahead at private albergues not the big ones.
  13. zammy

    Transport to Conques?

    I sugest that you rent a car in Grenoble and drive it to Rodez. From there take a taxi to Conques. I did it myself and it should be the fastest way to get to Conques.
  14. zammy

    petite dejuner?! breakfast at the gites?maybe not

    I am pleased watching how a simple breakfats thread got so much attention.. I want to make clear that I am ready to pay 5 Euros for breakfast but it better be worthy. 5 is a lot to pay for a 1 Euro worth cup of "not esspresso" coffee, 1 croissant, a small piece of butter, a few slices of...
  15. zammy

    Arriving to Santiago for Xmas

    To Purplesage- Sorry. I edited my message. Being Jewish I am not that familiar with these religiouse dates especially in Spain. Shall I plan to arrive on December 30th or January 5th?
  16. zammy

    Arriving to Santiago for Xmas

    What day do I have to plan ahead for arriving to santiago in order to see festivities for Christmas?is it the 24th or 23rd?
  17. zammy

    petite dejuner?! breakfast at the gites?maybe not

    would you pay 5 euros for breakfast which generally means day old bread, some jelly and butter,very weak coffee and maybe orange juice? too expansive and not worth it. if you are near a bar and boulangery eat your breakfast there even if it means walking some miles to it or buy the essentials...
  18. zammy

    starting october 16th from Auvillar, what to expect?

    I have booked ahead and do hope to meet as many pilgrims as possible.
  19. zammy

    Did you change daily walking distances your 2nd (or 3rd, 4th etc. ) Camino ?

    Main change- switched to private albergues, espacially those who serve dinner and a good dinner. Switched lo lighter hiking shoes, even sneakers all-terain Carried less first aid. Took more videos then still photos. Spend more time in Santiago walk the 3.5 days to Finister
  20. zammy

    starting october 16th from Auvillar, what to expect?

    Auvillar, one day after Moisac. What to expect: closed gites, very few people? My guess is that we"ll meet pilgrims who had started from Le Puy 3 weeks before , so there'll be some pilgrims on the trail.

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