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  1. mattythedog

    From just before Burgos - 47 friggin kms to find a bed!!!

    Absolutely agree!!!! Persistence and initiative is the key. Very rarely have I encountered a Peregrino who slept the night outside, and it usually was their choice.
  2. mattythedog

    From just before Burgos - 47 friggin kms to find a bed!!!

    Agreed. Just walk into town and check albergues as you go. No stress and always a bed somewhere.
  3. mattythedog

    Zubiri hazardous path

    It’s no better and no worse
  4. mattythedog

    Zubiri hazardous path

    7x down this trail and I never found it to be an issue. There are many more precarious descents on CF. I think the main problem is people out of condition get worn out coming up over the hill and down to Roncessvalles. Then they are sore and stiff and tend to hop down rather than methodically...
  5. mattythedog

    La Virgen del Camino albergue reopens today

    Yes, I passed through there a couple weeks ago. Due to Wisepilgrim saying it was closed I booked a hostel. Trekked to the albergue to find it fully renovated and open. I asked the hosts to contact WP administrators and request corrections.
  6. mattythedog

    Help with accommodation on Camino Francés

    I reserved a bed in an albergue in Sarria 5 days ago at 1500 by phone. Arrived 1830 to find only 5 others in the large, very nice albergue. We all got lower bunks well spaced. Walked into the next 3 Albergues after 1700 on the way to Santiago with no reservations and got entire dorm room to...
  7. mattythedog

    Lost & Found Backpack stolen from albergue in León

    So sorry. I am on CF and will be looking. For next time: I keep an AirTag sewn into my pack and also in moneybelt
  8. mattythedog

    LIVE from the Camino CF day 1, off to a great start!

    Good job!! Sounds like you could have kept going. You are gonna love the trek. Buen Camino!
  9. mattythedog

    want solitude

    I find plenty of solitude on CF, even in the busy seasons. I start walking between 0600-0700, and at a bit faster pace (physical challenge). Sometimes I do not see anyone for 2-3 hours. Just keep walking until 1800 or later each day. Usually by 1400, 90% of the people are off the trail, and...
  10. mattythedog

    Where to eat in St Jean Pied de Port

    Love that idea, but presumably you (if a Pilgrim) have also been invited to leave by 0800. Maybe grab and go about 0759😁...and snag those half full bottles of vino and orujo!
  11. mattythedog

    Historical Path - San Martin del Camino

    Well, the historical path got many portions paved over by Franco. If you like long straight path next to lots of commercial traffic, take it. The alternate is much quieter and goes through plenty of small villages with cafes and albergues.
  12. mattythedog

    CF in July

    In 2021 I started SJPP 20 June and continued to Santiago, then Muxia, then Finisterre by third week of July. Hottest day was arrival Finisterre when temp went over 90 degrees F. There were a few days in the upper 80's along the way, but most peaked in the 70's. A couple nights were downright...
  13. mattythedog

    Tomorrow is the day! Yesssssss!!!!!!!!!!!

    Or you could guess you won't have bed bugs; and I was not aware permethrin keeps one from getting cold😀 Buen Camino!!
  14. mattythedog

    Where to eat in St Jean Pied de Port

    I second that. Traditional Basque food. Where Tom (Martin Sheen) met Joost. I eat there every time I stay overnight in St. Jean.
  15. mattythedog

    Between Pamplona and Najera

    Not yet. I spent too much time at the wine fountain prior😁🍷
  16. mattythedog

    Between Pamplona and Najera

    Happy Birthday, Alex!!
  17. mattythedog

    Between Pamplona and Najera

    "Mind you, you could always amble back down to wine tap to amuse yourself!!"...and you could go a couple km ahead and climb the hill to Castillo de San Esteban de Deyo; not necessarily in that order😀. But do stay at Helena's albergue, the one place I stay on every CF.
  18. mattythedog

    Rough In Planning Support

    Thank you Gary for volunteering to help. I definitely agree with planning and prep, but also like to keep my travel schedule loose as promoted by numerous other forum members: Land in Madrid on certain date, get to SJPP and then walk to Santiago. Depart Santiago on a certain date, but even that...
  19. mattythedog

    First Camino - Nervous and with questions about the start

    Good Day Henrick, I will speak from my experiences having done the CF from St Jean to Santiago many times. I have seen no general meeting point to start the CF. I think most just leave from their auberge or hotel with acquaintances they recently met, the group they arrived with or by...
  20. mattythedog

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

    You have plenty of time to walk the whole thing. I would never recommend anyone skip the Meseta or bus/taxi any of it....or any part of the Camino for that matter. Most of the busigrinos complaining about the Meseta never walked it.🤣 Depending on what time you land in Madrid, you could fly to...

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