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Hi Carron,
The declines aren't really technically challenging but they can be long . Coming into Roncevalles was (from what I remember) an hour or two downhill and coming down from Cruz de Ferro was the same, a couple hours. I found the lengthy declines harder than the short steeper declines...
Hi Julie,
I walked the Frances a few years ago and I remember those nerves. Apparently they don't go away - am doing the Portugues in July - same butterflies!
Buen Camino!
Thanks for the replies, I'm glad I asked as it does seem to be a small hiccup. I'm starting in St. Jean and unfortunately can't choose another time to go. I'm a teacher so am blessed with having lots of time to do the camino but not with flexibility about when I go. I'm also travelling with a...
I've been haunting this forum for months. Fabulous resource! Have been reading like a fiend but never needed to post until I read today somewhere in my internet scavenging that albergues are closed during San Fermin festival. Unfortunately, this happens to be when I'm passing through. Can anyone...
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