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Late April / beginning of May is known as one of the busiest times of the pilgrimage season in SJPP, Roncesvalles and Pamplona, and demand for beds (both private and municipal etc) can outstrip supply.
This will now continue, especially on this...
Thank you for your trail report. I am hospitalera in Pamplona and one of our pilgrims was deciding whether to travel to SJPP to start or to start from here in Pamplona. You clinched her decision.
BTW, consider stopping here at Betania, a new...
Update: podiatrist shaved down the calluses on both toes. Wow. No more pain! He suggested to still use the gel pad between the toes, which I will do. Went for a 5 K walk yesterday…no issues. Phew. I’m feeling much better about my walk now! Who...
Yes, these forums are so heIpful, informative and inspiring. I want to second, third and fourth your praise. I arrive in Porto on April 29. I plan on staying there for a few days then heading on. Still deciding on my route beyond the first...
On my first Camino I got a really bad cold walking from Santiago to Finisterre. It was the worst cold that I had had in years, but I was able to keep walking, and stayed in private rooms with ensuites so that I could give myself a steam...
I likewise had a broken ankle (in three places), and have pins, plate and screws put in an operation. This happened nearly three years ago and I am up to 13,000 steps a day, but still have some recurring neuropathy. I hope you are healing quickly...
Good for you for being considerate of your fellow pilgrims by staying in private accommodations. You might try sitting in the town square with a cafe con leche or vino tinto to watch the locals or listening to a book on tape. Buen Camino
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