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  1. davejsy

    The case for preserving the descent into Zubiri.

    I couldn't agree more, and look forward to reading the screenshots of your book when back on pc. The Camino needs preserving both the good bits and the bad bits, it was never meant to be a walk along a perfectly tarmacked track. It's different if a section becomes practically impassible and...
  2. davejsy

    What if fatigue is too much?

    Well this is very normal and healthy really, because it will mean that you are less likely to go above your limits. But in reality everyone who has been in the same position as you will tell you that you will soon get in to your rhythm, and the path can help take your mind off of the worry. As...
  3. davejsy

    What if fatigue is too much?

    Well I think you would need to be cognisant of the possibility of this happening in advance really, because sometimes it is not going to be possible to call a taxi or get a bus at all points along the CF. Sometimes you will have a several km walk to get to a point where you could be met by a...
  4. davejsy

    Is this a thing I can do?

    As you say everyone is different, and I guess people's gait dictates how much wear their footwear gets. I also guess everyone's idea of what constitute worn out or needing to be replaced is different also. I hiked in North Face Vectives, and they did suffer quite a bit of wear on the heal and...
  5. davejsy

    Is this a thing I can do?

    It would be disappointing if any half decent pair of such footwear couldn't last 800km, unless of course the pair you are starting in are already way past their best. Also changing footwear halfway through unless absolutely necessary could lead to it's own problems.
  6. davejsy

    Lost & Found Lost credential and earrings

    I think its generally accepted that the more details someone has on you the easier it is for them to potentially act in a fraudulent manner using that data.
  7. davejsy

    Lost & Found Lost credential and earrings

    I hope you get reunited🙏
  8. davejsy

    Camino Francés - Pamplona to Burgos?

    Realistically you will want to finish in Burgos. Technically you could reach Fromista which probably offers the next easy route back to Madrid, but it will be a stretch. You are best off spending any free time somewhere along the way and enjoying it.
  9. davejsy

    Beds in First Stage Albergues - Current Situation, late May 2024

    Yes good to hear peoples positive experiences after all the panic and doom, so thank you for sharing @Rold Gold.
  10. davejsy

    Lost & Found Lost prescription glasses somewhere around Irache to Villamajor de Monjardin

    Is this just coincidence that it happened after the free wine fountain 🤣 But seriously, I hope you get reunited with your glasses.
  11. davejsy

    Blessings and luck to all

    The person you are now is probably not the person you will be at the end of the Camino. Be kind to yourself and walk with an open mind and heart and humbleness, and above all enjoy this beautifully magical serendipitous path across this most special of countries. Buen Camino
  12. davejsy

    Zubiri hazardous path

    Certainly, in September last year, it was no problem - if you took care. It's certainly not everyone's favourite decent and is often singled out. I hope they don't do anything stupid with it like put in an escalator or something because it is part of the Camino, and as @mspath has helpfully...
  13. davejsy

    San Anton albergue (Castrojeriz) closes till further notice

    It does make you wonder though how it is suddenly safe again!
  14. davejsy

    Help with accommodation on Camino Francés

    From all of the posts on this recently, for me, it's best to assume an Albergue is only truly full if; a) you turn up and they tell you it's full b) you contact them directly via phone/whatsapp and they tell you it's full It seems booking.con is causing much panic and even worse meaning these...
  15. davejsy

    San Anton albergue (Castrojeriz) closes till further notice

    Open as an Albergue - or just drinks/snacks and grounds?
  16. davejsy

    Camino Frances in September - experiences

    I started September 25th last year, and had the most amazingly wonderful Camino, I'd suggest starting at the tail end. The only real crowds were for 2 days after Sarria, but totally avoidable if you wanted (get there not at a weekend like I stupidly did), and on the whole plenty of alone time if...
  17. davejsy

    How to decide how long to walk for

    Something also to bear in mind is your longer term attitude based on your chosen length/duration. At what point does the inevitable end start to detract from the present experience (granted this may not be the case for everyone). Somebody asked a similar question recently, and I immediately...
  18. davejsy

    Message from the Roncesvalles albergue - a difficult day.

    You are off course correct. My original post was in response to the volunteer working there who said how upsetting it is that they have to turn away cold and tired pilgrims who have walked over the Pyrenees due to lack of beds, with a large majority booked up by tour groups arriving by bus to...
  19. davejsy

    Is it okay to have no plan for the first Camino? 🌙

    I have not done the Portuguese Camino, and actually only ever having walked the CF I am certainly no expert. But, of course, we don't like those things to get in the way. So, IMHO I do not think you will get what you are looking for on the Portuguese. Timewise sure it fits the bill, and I have...
  20. davejsy

    Message from the Roncesvalles albergue - a difficult day.

    I'm not suggesting they be banned if they don't walk from SJPdP, only that the current system for bed booking/allocation leaves little room for those who actually need the accommodation most. This would not seem to be the case given it seems a large number of the bookings are not people walking...

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