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As a sometimes snorer, and one who has had his toe pulled on occasion, and who has investigated alleviation practices without permanent success, I would state as follows.
If you are going to stay in a hostel realize as a fact that snorers come with the territory, indeed expect there to be...
We stayed at Urrobi and really enjoyed it. Just a few KS down the main road after Burgette (off Camino but easy walking). Dorms, cabins, tent sites. River swimming and a pool.
Little shop too!
Short walk the next morning to be back on the Camino.
Regards
Gerard
It takes what it takes.
You never quite know til the end.
So you guestimate.
I reckoned, after guestimating my daily mileage, it would take 35 days to walk the CF.
I guestimated I would need/want one day off every week.
I figured to have a day off in Pamplona, Logrono, Burgos, Leon, Astorga...
Although I have never walked the Valcarlos route, I have for several years heard of its many, usually season oriented benefits, extolled here on the forum and on other sites.
But so far, the magnificence of the Napoleon route has ensured that for me no variant is worthy of consideration.
Here's...
Currently, my thoughts, well wishing, and most importantly, practical help, is directed towards the people of Ukraine.
Most others are missing out.
Regards
Gerard
Tenderly over the Mountain.
Parts 1 and 2
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/tenderly-over-the-mountain-part-1-st-jean-to-orisson.23398/
I know there are two Albergues in Belorado with Pools.
I stayed at the Albergue Cuatro Cantones - Calle Hipólito López Bernal 10, 09250 Belorado.
Lotsa fun in the pool with my two young nephews, altho their big noisy "Bombs" elicited glares from some pilgrims who were seated outside and...
I will repeat again the well worn phrase.
"Start like an old man and you will finish like a young man".
Walk carefully.
Pause regularly and consider carefully what your feet and legs are telling you.
Use two poles which will give stability as well as forward propulsion when used correctly...
Maybe 3 years ago I emailed for bunks for 4 - Myself, my niece and her two teenage sons.
Jean-Jacque? - He personally confirmed the booking.
We arrived to find that this time we were in a room under the deck.
It had a double and two singles. He obviously figured us to be a married couple with...
Just one other that hasn't been mentioned.
Camping Urrobi.
It's a couple of clicks down the Pamplona road from Burgette. It has a variety of accommodation (and a pool yay!) and easy access back onto the Camino.
Use button top right to translate the website.
https://www.campingurrobi.com
Regards...
Ending in Burgos?
Not having walked the Meseta?
Surely you didn't think you could let that option slide by without us noticing?
Screw your courage to the sticking post!
Regards and our best wishes Pilgrim.
Gerard
I shall restrict my reply to the need to get fit.
I find it essential to find a training exercise regime that I enjoy!
It's gotta be fun so I'll "up and attem" in the morning!
Little stretching exercises in bed every morning. A nice little breakfast before heading out for a walk.
I say hello...
Took me 42 days, with deliberately spaced rest days at Pamplona, Logrono, Burgos, Leon and Astorga.
So 37 days cruisie but steady walking, with time for sightseeing and fun along the way.
Regards and good travelling,
Gerard
While not knees, I have both hips replaced over a period of 25 years. One hip has been replaced twice, after 'wearing out', this practice, in medical parlance, being known as a 'Revision'. Surgeons advise the other will surely follow.
I'm not one to push myself, but to take the time to enjoy the...
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