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  1. markie6

    Last minute advice for solo traveler

    politeness and a smile will work wonders, the basic phrases in Spanish ..hello, thankyou ,good day etc will be all you need before the person you talk to replies in English :) as others have said, chances of feeling lonely are slim unless it's what you want. I have always set off on my own and...
  2. markie6

    A call for regulation or permit on the Francés

    Infrastructure, rather than bureaucracy is IMHO what is needed The roads to Santiago have become incredibly easy to do. More information about them due to the growth of the internet, social media and the like. Package tours , bag carrying companies ... If there wasn't a shortage of beds at (...
  3. markie6

    Snoring. AARRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!

    Imagine the bed race if snorers had to sleep in separate accomodation ... People chosing to keep me awake with their phone, drunken antics or turning on lights very early.... now that's something I struggle to put up with People just gotta try and cope with pilgrim life a little better methinks
  4. markie6

    Camino Frances in September - experiences

    Busy, good weather. My favourite time of year to walk
  5. markie6

    want solitude

    Pick a time of year when there are fewer other pilgrims about or a route where fewer pilgrims go in general ( as nick says ) the VDLP Be prepared for less infrastructure being available in quieter times
  6. markie6

    LIVE from the Camino Current conditions on the Frances

    Have fun... I could murder a boccadillo right now.... and a beer.... and some sun.... and some pilgrim watching while attending to the first 3
  7. markie6

    Profile altitude map CF stages

    https://www.caminoguide.net/assets/images/camino_frances_altitude_profile.png from this website (copy and paste ) which shows the gradients and a lot of the main towns and villages and distances. The stages in the original post are probably from Brierleys guide ? and is / used to be issued by...
  8. markie6

    Most Dangerous stage on Camino Frances.?

    Cake shop in Santiago called Tentacion ? Fraught with danger , especially if you take photos :p
  9. markie6

    Best route into Burgos

    Turn left at McDonalds IIRC for any that still need the info Not all of the camino will be pleasing on the eye or enjoyable either so you may need to adjust your expectations. At least most of the city walking is flat
  10. markie6

    First Camino - Nervous and with questions about the start

    Book beds until Pamplona if you can and are happy with the distances involved. Start walking when you want ( I also walk early ) you won't always get a lay in with Albergue noise. You can't help but meet fellow pilgrims, many of whom will be a bit nervous and first timers you will be fine...
  11. markie6

    Any recommendations for where to stay in Hornillos and El Burgo Ranero

    the muni in hornillos was great in 2022. Would stop there again
  12. markie6

    Switching between variants at El Burgo Ranero

    Romans were all about organization, not footwear :P I like doing the Calzadilla route, might not be much to see or do, but there are definitely less people about so that may be a plus to some of us
  13. markie6

    Heavy snow in Foncebadon

    not true sledders
  14. markie6

    Heavy snow in Foncebadon

    O Cebreiro webcam showing heavy snow too https://www.g24.gal/-/o-cebreiro somebody on the ground give the camera wave please so we know it's live :P stay safe peeps
  15. markie6

    Where is this

    Yes good one. Winner here
  16. markie6

    If you had to choose to skip a part of the route. What would be your choice?

    If I absolutely had to ... then perhaps the entry and exit of Leon. Like others , I would think you have plenty of time to achieve your goal , assuming getting to Muxia by your birthday is it
  17. markie6

    A Beautiful Memory

    All my best camino memories are about the albergues and pilgrims. I make more of an effort since my first trip to keep a note of where I stayed and who was there, most pilgrims don't walk my pace so I rarely see them again thanks for that Annie
  18. markie6

    Memorable Meals

    It's always the people... for me that's what my camino is all about. The good the bad and the ugly.
  19. markie6

    Best day to leave Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port ?

    All I would say is maybe avoid the weekend ... or if you are wanting to stay in Pamplona, the weekend might be busiest ? and then adjust your starting date to coincide or dodge depending on preference at certain times of the year, loads leave from Sarria and arrive in Santiago on Thursday ...
  20. markie6

    Sarria too busy?

    the section you refer to is I believe the busiest section of the whole CF. Some nerd ( sorry folks) will arrive shortly with % for you but if you wanted a week of peace and quiet contemplation, IMHO you might be better thinking of another route

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