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  1. LindaH

    Refuge Orisson vs. Auberge Borda

    I have only stayed at Orisson and not Borda but thoroughly enjoyed it including the communal dinner and breakfast and the huge ‘sandwich’ to take away. I stayed in touch with a couple of the people I met there through to Santiago although we didn’t walk together. There were all ages, and...
  2. LindaH

    Steep passes on camino frances sjpd to logrono (fear of heights)

    I also have some sensitivity to heights but no problems on the CF. However I walked into Portomarin with a woman who found the bridge into the town difficult to cross and asked if she could hold onto me. The water level was very low so the bridge seemed much higher than when the dam is fuller...
  3. LindaH

    Zubiri or Larrasoana?

    Another vote here for Suseia in Zubiri although it looks like you have already decided against this one? I stayed in 2023 and Sara is an exceptional host as well as a wonderful cook and I’ll go back there if I get the opportunity. I have also stayed at San Nicholas in Larrasoana back in 2016...
  4. LindaH

    Not Too Hot with Little Rain

    My three walks on the CF were all in Spring with quite different weather so I really think it’s just luck. The first in April/May was the coldest with ice at altitude but was dry - just two rainy days in 35. The second in May/June was a bit warmer but was still cool and included nine...
  5. LindaH

    A tale of two Caminos - What about those crowds?

    Not yet! Maybe in 2025? Would expect it to be quieter than the CF.
  6. LindaH

    A tale of two Caminos - What about those crowds?

    They are often signposted along the way and also shown on the maps in online guidebooks (I used Wise Pilgrim). The maps show the main route in one colour, eg, green, and the alternatives in another colour, eg, red.
  7. LindaH

    A tale of two Caminos - What about those crowds?

    This year I started in SJPDP on 7 May and had pre-booked accommodation through to Pamplona. Every place I stayed in those first 4 days, except Orisson, had at least two empty beds despite being fully booked. People were not turning up and not cancelling their bookings! After Pamplona I stayed...
  8. LindaH

    Descent into Portomarin

    Take the right hand option. It is a steep descent but all paved - like walking down a steep quiet road or lane. I walked this in June this year - and it doesn’t even register alongside treacherous descents like Zubiri in wet weather, Alto del Perdon or - worst in my opinion - Rabanal to...
  9. LindaH

    Valcarlos route or Napoleon Route

    I walked the Valcarlos route in 2016 and the Napoleon in 2018. Next week I will walk the Napoleon route again because I prefer it. I found each to be of similar difficulty and both are beautiful, but I enjoyed the scenery and camaraderie of the Napoleon more.
  10. LindaH

    Descent into Zubiri?

    Descending into Zubiri on a wet day in my first Frances in 2016, I found this very difficult and frightening because it was so slippery. My next descent in 2018 I was assured the road was not a safe alternative so down the hill I went. It was dry and I was astonished how much easier it was...
  11. LindaH

    Help please - transport Leon to Santiago

    Thanks so much for all the detailed replies! This has given me a great start to plan my own transport from here on. I think the buses will be the best option and cheaper than taxis! I had no idea there were so many different companies but used Alsa from Sahagun to Leon so I know they're fine...
  12. LindaH

    Help please - transport Leon to Santiago

    Has anyone completed the stages from Leon to Santiago by bus and/or train? I am in Leon with a stress fracture in my right foot, shin splints and knee bursitis in my left leg :confused:. My walking companion and I would like to continue together - her walking and me in the train/bus - getting...
  13. LindaH

    Accomodation...or lack of

    My experience exactly Rich1. We are now in Fromista and booking 2-3 days ahead after needing to walk an additional 8 km through two villages with no beds before finding 2 beds several nights ago. Everyone we meet seems to be booking ahead. In addition, we are finding accomm prices seem to be...
  14. LindaH

    Is the Frances much busier this year?

    No bedbugs anywhere we have stayed and everywhere spotlessly clean including toilets in bars/cafes. (Need own toilet paper or tissues ;)). Delighted with the standards everywhere so far including albergues in ancient stone buildings that must be more difficult to maintain.
  15. LindaH

    Is the Frances much busier this year?

    Hi all 9 days into the Camino I can tell you it is busy with some places full. Two days ago we walked through Los Arcos - no beds, on another 6 km ( in thunder storm) to Sansol, also full and finally to Torres Del Rio where we found beds. Larrosoana also full the night we stayed and we got two...
  16. LindaH

    Leaving in two days - has Camino madness set in?

    Off to the airport shortly !!! Have to tell you bright pink is not a very stable hair colour :( and after two washes is already fading. Looks like I'll have to find another way to scare the bed bugs away :confused:. Lovely to hear from all of you leaving SJPDP around the same time and hope...
  17. LindaH

    Leaving in two days - has Camino madness set in?

    See you on the path Richard:). Buen Camino
  18. LindaH

    Leaving in two days - has Camino madness set in?

    LOL, wouldn't that be great? Give it a year or two and pink may be the only colour hair to have on the Camino:oops:
  19. LindaH

    Leaving in two days - has Camino madness set in?

    Hi BHaas Arriving SJPDP 2nd May after loooong trip from Sydney and planning to start walking 3rd. I'll be the one with the pink hair! Linda:)
  20. LindaH

    HELP! my wife won't stop eating....

    I was hoping all the walking might shave a few pounds off my waistline:( but it sounds like the walking is essential just to maintain the status quo! Buen Camino Joost and Joostina:p

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