Paul Garland posted a message on FB that there is search that was started Sunday morning near Zubiri for a 45 yo French pilgrim who went missing some time last Friday.
Paul Garland has posted a notice on Facebook that the Portomarin Bridge will be close on 1 April for seismic stress testing. Pilgrims can cross the Mino on the lower Roman bridge but without their backpacks. The packs will be subject to a security scanner and passed over the river on a zip-wire...
There was torrential rain falling along the Nive and Adour Rivers yesterday and the rivers crested at a record high level. The main streets of Bayonne are underwater and the train line to SJPdP is shutdown due to a landslide.
I am surprised that no one has mention the Fete in Bayonne this weekend. It is a huge event and the streets are packed like they are in Pamplona for San Fermin. It is five days filled with bull runs and non-stop food, drink and music. Not to be missed if you are into festivals, one of the very...
Two venerate, veteran pilgrims catch up for lunch in Estoril today. We both have been walking since 2010 and will continue to do so in some way shape or form, as well as offering advice on the Forum.
Everyday someone is reporting lost and/or found glasses. Is this a testament to the number of seniors we have walking the Camino? For God sake, buy one of those strings that you strap around your neck to hang onto your glasses.
Not from the Forum (Oh no, Thank God!) but I can no longer walk more than city block due to the intense nerve pain in my feet. A friend of mine from Biarritz posted this picture of my doppelganger today. I have to admit it is pretty much spot on.
I have seen some of the coverage of the dust storm blanketing Spain and parts of France as far north as Bordeaux. I have seen no comments on the Forum. I have a friend starting from Sarria tomorrow and asked him to let me know what he is experiencing.
There are some terrific photos on several other sites regarding the flooding along the Cote Basque from San Sebastian to St. Jean de Luz as a result of high winds and surf conditions. The Nive through St.Jean Pied de Port and Bayonne is causing serious flooding from the recent amount of rain...
Here is an indication how the Portuguese and Spanish airlines feels about the Covid restrictions. I booked flights on TAP and Iberia for my 2020 Camino. I have been given vouchers for future travel several times and now I can book flights with Iberia into early 2022 and TAP into to late 2022. I...
I was sorting through some old papers yesterday and found this nostalgic birthday card my late sister created for my 73rd birthday. In June of 2019 I set out from Le Puy to Santiago and when I reached Hontanas I received a text message that my sister was in the ICU in Christ Hospital in...
I'd love to go take a wander on the beach next to my building but there are hordes of mindless fools here in Florida for spring break. You simply have to start believing.
There’s very dangerous heat wave moving north from Africa this week. Temperatures will be at least 35c (high 90’s F) and reaching well above 40c (102 F) on Thursday and Friday across a large part of Spain and France
I just read the latest update on the extraordingary security precautions that are being taken during the G7 Summit in Biarritz. The town will be on lock down for 4 days. The beachfront area and city center will be designated as Zone 1 and only residents of the city with special badges will be...
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