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There is a wonderful hiking/pilgrim shop in Santo Domingo - 1 day on from Najera. Right on the way and next to the big Albergue. All the good gear. Cooee
I walked my first Camino Frances in 2018 at age 66. I set off for my 5th in April this year. Would have liked to have started sooner, but I am grateful that I found out about the Camino at all. Best thing I have done lately to ‘stay young’ - see att photo, should have done this earlier too!!!😄
It is a long way from Bayonne to Urdax - you are probably much younger than me though so good luck. Heads-up, there is a v’stiff climb out of Urdax the next day. Cooee
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Just did it late-Apr. Caught the 0700 TGV fm Montparnasse to Bayonne then that arvo walked the 15 km to Ustarritz, stayed in a family house/gite there. Then the albergues in: Urdax, Berotta and Olague joining the Frances at Trinidad de Arre. A great 5 day walk, tough going in places and...
Urdax - an absolute gem. As was Berotta and Olague albergues - we had them to ourselves - only met 2 others in 5 days. Hard to leave. Heads-up, a big climb in the morning. Enjoy. Cooee
Walked the Baztan 26 -30 Apr. A wonderful remote walk. Fine Wx, but solid mist/fog over Belate. Please don’t tell anyone else how good it is and we can keep it to ourselves!!! Cooee
I am currently in Luquin - and yes the Frances is busy, there are overflow people from Villamayor Mont Jardin here - but there are 2 free bunks in my room tonight. It is now 9.55 pm and just 45 min ago, at 8.10 pm, I rang ahead to Torres del Rio and got 3 beds for tomorrow for some Korean ladies...
In two weeks I start from Bayonne on the Baztan, then the Frances to Ponferrada, then the Invierno to SdC. I used the web site and QR codes etc last year for the Frances and it was straightforward and quick. But these upcoming joined-together-Caminos look like they will challenge the computer...
Another positive vote for WildFire. Very knowledgeable and reliable store. A very positive vote for Altra’s also - great trail runners, 3 Caminos and not a blister with them. Cooee
Thanks for that - I have used that hotel on past Caminos - very convenient and pleasant.
Thought that I would do something different this time for the first bit to Pamplona - then the Frances to the Invierno, something different for the end as well.
All the best, I enjoy very much your many...
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