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it's a long time since I did it, but back in the day, Irun-San Seb was the standard stage that people walked. I think we set out about 8 and got in about 3.30-4pm (in March) - to the albergue 'Juvenil' which is right at the very far end of San... -
KiwiJohn reacted to Peter Fransiscus's post in the thread Irún to San Sebastián first day with
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Hii, It's just under 25km. I can't say how long it takes to walk this distance. I would say , just begin your walk and see where it brings you. Buen Camino 🙏🏻 -
KiwiJohn reacted to everyday.journeys's post in the thread everyday.journeys on the Norte👣 with Like.
We have arrived in San Sebastián today to start our small journey on the Camino Norte and we are just so excited. We managed to get sometime with Aussie friends of ours that we met on the Camino Frances back in 2022 and we leave San Sebastián...
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I started in May just about the same time you will. I used Sea To Summit Comfort Blend Sleeping Bag Liner. Was enough for me to suit my needs. Did not use lock as I am in the "If you lock it - it attracts unwanted attention" camp. Yes anything...
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And here's the obligatory suggestion to leave the sleeping bag at home and take only a liner. I walked the CF two years go around the same time and found that a liner was quite sufficient, and certainly much lighter than a sleeping bag. That...
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KiwiJohn reacted to 60LifeChange's post in the thread And we are off! to a roaring start! with Like.
Well, maybe not. My plans are to leave for France on May 4th, stay overnight in Paris, train to St. jean, and begin the Camino! and Thursday I came down with covid. and yes, it did indeed put me flat on my back. but? thanks to medical...
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Best part in my opinion was Asturias region starting from Muros de Nalon. From there the Norte has a lot of natural terrain walking. Everything between Bilbao to Aviles was asphalt pretty much, but it makes sense if weather is not so good. Was...
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KiwiJohn reacted to everyday.journeys's post in the thread everyday.journeys on the Norte👣 with Like.
Considering that we were dipping ourselves in the sea in beautiful Zarautz yesterday evening it is certainly a change in weather today, however, that has not dampened our excitement of the walk that we undertook today. If you are thinking of...
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KiwiJohn reacted to GaryRobArms's post in the thread Ground conditions - Camino Del Norte with Like.
I’m 13 days into the Camino del Norte from Irun, currently in Santillo del Mar. There were mud patches on the forest trail portions, esp before Bilbao, but most of it was dry. I had to do some edging around and leaping at some spots. I’m wearing...
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KiwiJohn reacted to mlhhome's post in the thread Most Dangerous stage on Camino Frances.? with Like.
in my experience: -walking pre-dawn (combined with chatting with friends and not paying attention to the path) -the last kilometer, when you are tired and focused elsewhere, and -climbing over other pilgrim’s backpacks (small door, heavy rain and...
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