Started in Irun on 24-September. In Gernika now and all is good. Little to no problems related to covid. Bring a mask and you'll be fine.
Headed to Bilbao tomorrow.
I've confirmed all of my accommodations along the way and look forward to the Norte/Primitivo. Arriving Irun September 23 and heading to San Sebastian on September 24. This is soooooo much needed.
We have a few people starting on September 23rd in Irun. (Actually meeting up on the 23rd and hiking to San Sebastian the morning of the 24th. Anyone else starting on this day?
Definately not enough. Norte is at least 40% more expensive on a normal year and prices are all over the map since covid. I'd plan for double the cost of your previous Camino and hopefully you won't need it.
I will start in Irun on May 30 and have the same concerns, but life goes on as does the Camino. This is my fourth camino but my first time on Norte. Looking forward to the challenge and my secret weapon --- STRETCHING --
Oh my. I can walk 40k on relatively flat or even downhill but the climb out of SJPP kicked my butt. Uphill is my nemesis and I'm planning del Norte for June. I better start training for hills asap. Ugh.
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