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  1. Rob Perry

    Starting the Camino in Bayonne

    I walked it mid-March last year. First day along the River to Cambo was a very relaxing start. Second day is beautiful countryside but I lost my way, taking a wrong road after about an hour. The route seemed very poorly marked and I was relying on a map off the internet (attached with notes) but...
  2. Rob Perry

    Muxia or Finisterre First?

    Coming out of Muxia is certainly steeper but they have provided benches at very short intervals to stop and take a breath. Personally I prefer short and sharp to a long never-ending drag. I would also recommend Muxia first because the route into Muxia from Olveiroa through Dumbria, is very...
  3. Rob Perry

    Starting 80k before SJPdP…..

    Yes, I went at least 5k out of my way because of a yellow cross which I presumed meant "not that way". Best to ignore signs and use phone. A lesson learnt but it was lovely walking. Do it again one day.
  4. Rob Perry

    Starting 80k before SJPdP…..

    I walked from Bayonne in march this year, stopping at Cambo les Bains and Helette. Lovely walking but no signs worth trusting. Need good map reading or GPX especially for the second day.
  5. Rob Perry

    INVIERNO - albergue recommendations needed

    My experience late April 2023. Las Medulas - Socorro B&B (nice family) Sobradelo - Casa Mar Albq (very helpful) WARNING - If taking Brierly's green route from O Barco, the bridge at Penouta was closed in April, but just follow road and cross dam at Valencia do Sil A Rua de Valdeorras - Casa da...
  6. Rob Perry

    Renting horses to O Cebreiro

    Last year, arrived in Las Herrerias after following the Dragonte route so feeling very tired I asked in the albergue about the horses which are mentioned in Brierley. They phoned him and he came round and arranged everything. He organised my very light bag to go in a van to an albergue which he...
  7. Rob Perry

    Unusual places to collect sellos/stamps

    Most unusual stamp on my Camino was on the canal boat to Fromista. Sitting by the canal, eating my picnic lunch, I was invited to sail the last few km of the day. After paying the ferryman, he stamped my credencial.
  8. Rob Perry

    How did you get to the Camino (not the travel part)

    My wife and I spoke about it many times but always found other things to do. Then she developed Alzheimers and 5 years later passed away in 2020. I did the Camino this year and it was a wondeful, healing experience, with many memories. I urge you do it now, make the memories together now as you...
  9. Rob Perry

    Municipal Albergue Ages

    Stayed there in late March. The welcome was wonderful and the young lady, Sylvia I think, was very helpful on sights to look at in the village. Food was one of the best along the whole Camino.
  10. Rob Perry

    Starting Camino Frances - March 2022

    I'm coming down from Biarritz and it's my first Camino so I'll want to have a good look around SJPP but I'm sure we'll meet somewhere. Buen Camino.
  11. Rob Perry

    Starting Camino Frances - March 2022

    Hello Claire, due to arrive SJPP on 16th and start on 17th so might see you. Weather looks a bit showery but not too bad and a bit warmer than UK.
  12. Rob Perry

    Hello....First time Pilgrim

    Hi, I'll be starting my first Camino just a day behind you. Maybe we'll meet somewhere on the way. Take care!
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