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  1. Suzanne H

    Rethinking my CF-ish route after Burgos (and I start in 7 days!)

    Dear Rhys, look what you started ! lol I also loved the meseta. It was in Sept (and hot) but I would never skip it… especially in spring. I hear there are many wildflowers but I haven’t experienced it myself. And I’d never skip Burgos. You don’t have to stay in the center if you want to skip...
  2. Suzanne H

    Stuck in Bayonne

    Yet … it’s exactly what I did… from Bayonne. It’s not right for everyone, but when I was in Bayonne and it was proposed to me — I took the bait! Those 5 days to Pamplona are some of my favorite days in Camino memory. I spent a lot of time furiously googling because there was less information...
  3. Suzanne H

    wondering where to start, and if I've trained enough

    Hi CaminoKate and congrats on your training progress -- I see you've done some walking in Spain and Portugal before, so I'm going to jump to question 4) where I have some experience (I have none on the Valcarlos route).~! I walked the CF in Sept in 2017. That year, we were wearing socks (and...
  4. Suzanne H

    My First Camino

    I believe you may have answered your own question! You are correct — there’s no right or wrong; there’s not one way or a ‘best’ way… just the way that is right for you. Listen to that voice! In my opinion, listening to that voice is part of your journey. I wish you the best as you finalize your...
  5. Suzanne H

    My First Camino

    Very exciting and so many options! There really are no 'bad' choices and you do have a reasonable amount of time depending upon your fitness level. A few more details about you and your preferences might help us point you in the right direction. Do you have any specific interests or goals? Is...
  6. Suzanne H

    LIVE from the Camino swollen painful feet

    Good luck as you move forward @peregrin peregrina. I do agree with @Keith H about the Altras. I've used them for the Frances and Le Puy routes and love the width they provide but I did use an arch support for added support. I also found the zero drop problematic (moreso with a pack on my back)...
  7. Suzanne H

    how to pack for Sept-November walk

    Hi CaminoKate! I walked the last week of August thru October 15 in 2017. We were shocked by the weather in September, for in 2017 the mornings were quite chilly. I wore socks on my hands until I was able to purchase lightweight gloves ($1-2, just enough to keep the chill off). Buffs and/or...
  8. Suzanne H

    Polling Fellow Walkers - Start in SJPP or Pamplona?

    Follow your heart. Where are you coming from? If not SJPdP, perhaps Roncesvalles? On my first camino, something was blocking me from walking from SJPdP; when I arrived in Bayonne for the night, my host recommended I walk the Baztan route directly from Bayonne to Pamplona. I floated out of...
  9. Suzanne H

    Favorite places to spend an extra day/night to visit historical/cultural sites?

    There are so many great recommendations here - I fear my list continues to get longer and longer for my next Camino!! I do feel like I'm stating the obvious here... But SdC is a great city for wandering. I enjoyed the Pilgrim Museum (Museo das Peregrinacions e de Santiago) and the Cathedral...
  10. Suzanne H

    LIVE from the Camino My First Camino Adventure: From Sarria to Samos Monastery

    Sawasdee @teeranaic! Your shared journal was a joy to read -- thank you and Ultreia~!!
  11. Suzanne H

    Camino prep Q's - last minute camino please help!

    One more thing… I spent a week in Santiago and did not rush home (I had the luxury of time). I thoroughly enjoyed the sightseeing, the museums, the food, etc. and it gave me time to reset from my pilgrim mindset before heading back. I’m glad I did. I should add that your trip may unfold in many...
  12. Suzanne H

    Camino prep Q's - last minute camino please help!

    I SO appreciate your enthusiasm! Wrightsocks and Lorpen were terrific for me. Injinji, too. I carried a bpa-free bottle with carabiner. 24 oz. with built-in straw. I drink a lot, filled in every village, rarely went thirsty. I started with a money belt. After 4 sweaty days, transitioned to a...
  13. Suzanne H

    Burgos to Leon

    Walked it last September, and would love to see it in the Spring. Can’t recommend it enough. LOVED the Meseta. Buen Camino~!

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