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No problem finding food, just keep in mind that most stores are closed from about 1 - 4 in the afternoon (but most bars are open). The only time I had trouble finding room in an albergue was around the May 1st national holiday - best not to be around a touristy area (like a beach town) during...
Thanks for the suggestions. I've decided to do something that combines both: took the bus to Tineo today and will walk to A Fonsagrada. Hopefully via the hospitales route. That should give me some of the nicest landscapes and an easy transport to Santiago at the end. :)
That would be helpful. Unfortunately it didn't occur to me at the time. It wasn't until I heard several others talking about it at the albergue that I realized it was more of a problem than just my own day dreaming. Perhaps someone else coming through could take a picture. Note that otherwise...
Just a heads up for those walking between Gernika and Larrabetzu. There's a fork near Eskerika that a number of pilgrims missed yesterday (myself included). It's just after a muddy uphill section of trail where you pop out onto a dirt/mud road. The left fork looks more used and heads uphill, the...
Today (May 1st) is actually Labor Day which meant many Spaniards were on a 4 day long weekend to the coast (Sat - Tues). So accommodation has been tight along the Norte for us pilgrims the past few night as non-pilgrims filled up many of the spots not specifically dedicated to Pilgrims. The...
Just arrived in Bilbao (started in Irun on April 26th). First day was reasonably sunny but rain off and on since. Rained all day yesterday. LOTS of mud on some sections of trail so gaiters or rain pants will help keep you a little cleaner and drier. And definitely recommend hiking poles as it's...
I only have 2 weeks to walk (my first Camino) so had decided to split my time between the Norte and Primitivo. Just arrived in Bilao today after starting in Irun. My plan was to spend tomorrow here then take a bus to Oviedo from Bilbao, walk as far as I can in 5 days then bus on to Santiago for...
I look forward to hearing your thoughts! I'm starting in Irun on April 26th, planning to go to Bilbao then hop over to the Primativo as well (starting in Oviedo). I only have a couple of weeks so thought those 2 sections sounded the most interesting. I have no problems with hills either and...
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