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When we visited in 2022, we were allowed to leave our packs at the desk, both at the new and the old monasteries. We were the only pilgrims that day. We took a cab up and walked down. You could walk to Santa Cilia and spend two nights. This is...
This answer reminds me of what is referred to in France as « une réponse de Normands » (an answer from people out of Normandy who will answer negatively and then answer positively or vice-versa.
I do have a question concerning accommodations on the MESETA, from BURGOS to LEON.
Does the Forum recommend booking in advance and if so how much in advance?
I plan on arriving in BURGOS on Thursday and leaving this coming Saturday.
Be aware that May 1st is a holiday and many Spanish walk for days/week. If you are leaving one of the common starting points (Roncesvalles, Pamplona, Logrono, Burgos, Leon) you may have trouble getting a bed. I have learned the hard way (as in a...
I just turned 70. I too am an old decrepit pilgrim. Doing camino 9 this October. You have early accommodations booked for a couple of nights. Don't know if that takes you to Pamplona. You did not say what kind of places you want to sleep in. Is...
Sixteen days before I get on a plane headed 19,100km north! I'm a little worried about all sorts of little things, and I'm sure "once I get there" my worries will evaporate.
However, I'm glad I've done a little research. Knowing not to touch...
I don't think I was particularly worried about anything, I was excited to be off on an adventure. No real planning other than to arrive in France.
Once I reached Bayonne, it was a different story - the heat was so intense that I did wonder if I...
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