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Another Irish solo female walker - the CF has plenty of arrows and other pilgrims.
Definitely if you get a chance like Kirkie said call into the Camino Info Centre in Dublin. There are some useful map apps with GPS and the camino route so if you do feel lost
I would suggest the Via Bayona/Vasco Interior. It possible to start from Bayonne or from Biarritz train station (the walk between them is okay but urban). The only difficult bit is the day through tunnel in the mountains- but good albergue in Zegama, and either to Zalduondo (need yo bring food)...
Rest and new shoes!
The boots are not working for you - maybe the heat is causing swelling, damp socks (rain or sweat) can also cause issues - I have pair of boots I can wear at home in Ireland but in Spain caused me misery. So it's probably new shoes... and make sure you get your feet out to...
Bubbles and waves of pilgrims do happen, often influenced by holidays such as Easter, Pentecost, May Day etc., and weekends. So occasionally accomodation gets overwhelmed. Given most people stop in Burgos, either just overnight or for a rest day, it also creates affects the day after, especially...
I booked Casa Begnigo just last week for June via WhatsApp- with prompt response
On +34 666 27 43 44
I too said I was a pilgrim. Used a short message translated on Google Translate with date I wanted to stay.
Dublin airport permits them to be taken through security (it's info buried in their website and twitter). It's very different to Santiago airport which has not allowed them throughfor many years.
I have been doing this in stages since 2021 from Co Fermanagh... switching to the Voie Littoral near Saintes to Biarritz then onto Via Bayona to Burgos. A few others from Ireland have done similar.
Just FYI thru Ireland I started on Ulster Way to Blacklion, then the Cavan and Leitrim Ways to...
There is another very recent thread discussing the Via Kunig section in Leon ie route from San Martin/Villadangos to Ponferrada. (nb a reservoir cut the route directly to Villafranca).
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/via-kuenig-leon-sections.86746/#post-1253813
It's still in...
The Leon section is definitely a project that is early in development so there is limited info. There is apparently some route markings done - there is a pilgrim welcome in Quintanilla, and also accomodation in hostals in Bembimbre. At Branuelas - some have arranged pick up by accomodation (i...
There are a few stomach bugs that are infectious and easily transmitted, and hard to kill - even alcohol handgel isn't sufficient. In close quarters such bugs can spread easily. I always carry soap with me - so many toilets lack any - but a good hand-wash is important!
Contaminated water in...
You will probably get plenty of comments to not bring a tent - but I am presuming you have a good reason. Just be aware there are legal issues with wild camping in Spain.
I have lightweight tent- but switched out some of the pegs for lighter options. You will need something warmer to sleep in...
If you want to have a look at some there is a website that collects them
https://www.lossellosdelcamino.com/index.php/espana/camino-frances-incluye-caminos-navarro-y-aragones
From accomodation, bars, churches, townhalls, tourist offices, post offices...
I have met a few pilgrims walking with no support - and they are honest about it, to them I generally feel some generosity- it is an interesting commitment to walk in such a way. And it is actually a long standing Christian practice to set out with nothing.
As for those who claim to have lost...
Or try the Via Kunig from Las Herrerias to Lugo then camino Verde and onto the Camino Norte. (From Astorga the Camino Manzanal would be extremely quiet!)
I am another solo woman - just make sure you have some extra in the budget for a taxi or a hotel night. Also be aware that occasionally you can get caught up in a "bubble", but if you slow down or outrun it things will be easier.
In addition to the first couple of days from SJPDP to Pamplona...
It may be worth emailing them to find out.
I can't provide much help as I camped on the campsite in Hopitaux Neufs. But there used to be another hotel in Jougne - La Poste
https://www.hotel-restaurant-laposte1900.fr/hotel-hotel-restaurant-laposte-le-1900.php
Definitely jump on bus into the city centre! Kirkie is local and is probably a good source on the bus options- its 15 years since i lived in Dublin. But just to get you started - aircoach goes through a toll tunnel into the city, while Dublin bus no 41 or 16 go on normally roads with multiple...
I am stuck at home with a nasty cold - but at least it's in my own house- though looking out at the first batch of sunny weather we've had in months.
But I did come down with a cold on one camino but thankfully after 3 days I felt okay and by end of the week I was back at full steam. Best thing...
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