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  1. jpflavin1

    Camino del Norte advise please

    Lindy: The Norte is a beautiful coastal walk. There is more road walking but it is rural roads. This route is not as flexible as some others, like CF, with stops spread out further. The first week plus has plenty of daily ups and downs. It is well populated so you are unlikely to be alone. I...
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    LIVE from the Camino ‘The Way’ or ‘No Way’

    I never take of my boots/shoes when walking through water/streams. You never know lurks under neath the water. I would much rather deal with wet gear than an injured or lacerated foot. On wet days I usually wear a plastic bag between my socks and shoes. That usually keeps my feet dry.
  3. jpflavin1

    2 weeks Norte -which section?

    Based on the criteria listed above, I would suggest starting in San Sebastián and finishing in Santander. The 15 km guideline might not be possible but you can extend a few days. It also allows you to spend time in one of your key stops early on. Other than the Challenging day from Deba to...
  4. jpflavin1

    LIVE from the Camino Live from Camino del Norte, followed by Camino Inglés!

    I just finished the San Salvador/Primitivo and part of the Madrid. My experience was very different than your regarding Masks. Almost every town I entered people were wearing masks just walking down the street. every restaurant or bar people wore mask upon entering and then removed them when...
  5. jpflavin1

    First time / Del Norte August 11 / Simple question

    You just fill in appropriate data and you can get a stamp/sello almost anywhere.
  6. jpflavin1

    Camino del Norte in 28 days. Start in Bilbao or start in Irun and skip some stages?

    Oh, that would be high season on the Norte. Probably the busiest time. If we get through this COVID everyone will be there. Plus the Norte has a few resort towns so accommodations might be tough in some places. If I walk, it will be in the next month or mid-September/October.
  7. jpflavin1

    Camino del Norte in 28 days. Start in Bilbao or start in Irun and skip some stages?

    I did not say I did not like it. The Norte after Ribadeo turns inland and after weeks of Coastal walking the route became a different type of scenic and less rigorous. Very diverse cities and towns on the Norte and, I believe, the best food of any Camino. That said, I do prefer fish over pork...
  8. jpflavin1

    Camino del Norte in 28 days. Start in Bilbao or start in Irun and skip some stages?

    There are some days you will have less choice on distance you will walk. The Norte is my favorite Camino. It is also, imo, the most difficult of those I have walked day after day. By difficult, I mean more frequent 500m climbs. There are no climbs like out of SJPdP. This route is challenging...
  9. jpflavin1

    Camino del Norte in 28 days. Start in Bilbao or start in Irun and skip some stages?

    I have walked the Norte. You can walk the route in 28 days. The last section is the easiest part and you can walk longer days. Once you get off the coast @Ribadeo it is not as scenic. I would not skip anything but the ugliest day was Gijon to Aviles, very industrial.
  10. jpflavin1

    Questions from first timer

    I recall gates on the Vasco, San Salvador and VdlP. In a Spring walk you will encounter streams to cross on most routes Madrid, Mozarabe, Vasco etc. Dogs are almost always chained up but you will probably encounter a few loose ones. Never been attacked but they are territorial and usually only...
  11. jpflavin1

    Questions from first timer

    I am sure there are snakes but I have not seen any in 10 Camino's. That said, I am a Spring walker March, April, May.
  12. jpflavin1

    Questions from first timer

    If you are speaking about the Norte, there are a lot more up and downs (500m) climbs and descents. This is particularly true in the early part of the Norte. The route, imo, gets easier as you go.
  13. jpflavin1

    LIVE from the Camino Santander to Santiago (July/August 2020)

  14. jpflavin1

    LIVE from the Camino Santander to Santiago (July/August 2020)

    The train bridge is less than a 100 meters and very easy to walk across. I posted pictures when I walked across. There is a nice albergue in Santa Cruz de Bezana. Nieve who run it will give you a map and options. The Albergue is actually her home. One of my favorite camino stops. It is right...
  15. jpflavin1

    If you had one week...

    This route also has its' own memories for me. I did not like the walk into Aviles. 3. Stopped for lunch at Hotel Marino in El Rellayo. Nice hotel on the ocean. The only Hotel I stayed on this route and the best meal I have had on any Camino. 4. This was an interesting day. I got lost and...
  16. jpflavin1

    El Brusco - That hill between Berria and Noja

    The hill between Santona and Noja is difficult because it is really a large sand dune (no firm footing). Throw in the steepness and it becomes a challenging but short climb. The descent on this hill is gentle, imo. I do not recall many difficult downhills. One that comes to mind is the descent...
  17. jpflavin1

    If you had one week...

    Irun to Bilbao. It is the most challenging and interesting. San Sebastian, Gernika and the bonus of finishing in Bilbao. On second thought, skip Irun, start after a nice day in San Sebastian and finish with a relaxing day in Bilbao. Plenty to do/see in Bilbao and a good transportation hub.
  18. jpflavin1

    April Camino

    I have walked all my Camino's in the Spring. Good shoes Good rain gear or poncho, do not worry about the weather. It is unpredictable. bring a sleeping bag Take care of all hot spots asap Walk at your pace Do not have expectations, just walk and let the Camino be your guide. This forum is...
  19. jpflavin1

    Favorite stops/albergues on the Norte?

    I stayed at Boni. Located next door to bar.
  20. jpflavin1

    “Bed race” You should read this before attempting Camino Del Norte in July/August.

    There are lots of Camino's that are not as crowded. Ther Frances and Norte are probably the most frequently traveled, especially in August. I have found the March/April time frame the most accommodating. Camino's like the Vasco, Irun to Burgos or Irun to Santa Domingo de Calzada. San...

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