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  1. Bob Howard

    Alternative to Pamplona for overnight

    Pretty good pricing on private rooms at Albergue Plaza Catedral—stayed in one last week.
  2. Bob Howard

    Alternative to Pamplona for overnight

    Ibarrola is bookable on Booking.com. I would rely more on reviews there
  3. Bob Howard

    Alternative to Pamplona for overnight

    I personally did not find any of those concerns about Ibarrola serious. Paderborn, by the way, is far enough outside the City walls that I would find it inconvenient to go back and forth after check-in,
  4. Bob Howard

    Alternative to Pamplona for overnight

    If you mean ibarrola, I stayed there on my first Camino in 2016. As albergues go, I think it is one of the best, run by a man with multi-generational ties to Pamplona—he is very personable, engaging and helpful. It’s just inside the north gate into the Casco Antiguo—great location, short walk to...
  5. Bob Howard

    Alternative to Pamplona for overnight

  6. Bob Howard

    Alternative to Pamplona for overnight

    Anna, where are you arriving from—your hometown?
  7. Bob Howard

    Mud and my Angel

    There were a number of Pilgrim mishaps yesterday on the last few kms into Zubiri. I spoke with a woman at dinner in Zubiri last night. She was about 2 kms from Zubiri when the storm hit at about 3:30 yesterday afternoon. She reached a point when she did not think she could go any further— it was...
  8. Bob Howard

    Mud and my Angel

    Been raining between Zubiri and Pamplona. Thunder and lightening with hail this afternoon (the 19th). The already difficult last few kms into Zubiri (after the food truck) was brutal. Did not take any falls but came damn close several times.
  9. Bob Howard

    Arriving in Villafranca del Bierzo today

    Oh, sorry. I thought Peterexpatkiwi was referring to this one, which to me is one the great Camino iconic scenes. I am also intrigued about where the sprawling big while house is.
  10. Bob Howard

    Arriving in Villafranca del Bierzo today

    I think he might be referring to the house on the hill amid the vineyards a couple kms before Villafranca del Bierzo.
  11. Bob Howard

    Rethinking my CF-ish route after Burgos (and I start in 7 days!)

    Reasons not to miss the Meseta: Hontanas, Castrojeriz, Carrion de Los Condes, and Sahagún. Also, Boadilla del Camino, Fromista, Ledigos and Mansilla de Las Mules. Also, the many other charming small villages and hamlets in between, including Moratinos (hello Rebecca),
  12. Bob Howard

    What would you change about the CF - if you could?

    Victory! The collective negativity of the Forum's "it's too crowded" crowd has once again successfully discouraged a never walked a Camino future Pilgrim to not walk the Camino Frances. Our vigilance has been rewarded.
  13. Bob Howard

    What would you change about the CF - if you could?

    You can't, and you shouldn't.
  14. Bob Howard

    Where in Camino Frances (800km) Route Do I need to Spend more Time exploring the Cities/Towns?

    I did 33 days the first two Caminos (Frances), 42 days the third and fourth, and likely the same this summer. I have come around to the idea that 12 miles/20km per walking day is ideal for me--not in the physiological sense but in the cultural sense--meaning with relative short days I get to...
  15. Bob Howard

    Belorado Info

    I have a thing for Belorado, meaning I really like it. I've stayed there on my four previous Caminos. Last year stayed at Hostal B in a private room (they also have a dorm). Great host and perfect location. Not sure why I find Belorado so appealing, but I do.
  16. Bob Howard

    Discover the Fabulous Dining Room at Circulo de la Union in Burgos

    Good find, Bradypus. By the way, I just noticed your tagline "Migratory hermit", obviously reflecting your preference for avoiding "crowds".
  17. Bob Howard

    How many times have you walked the Camino Frances (more than half way)?

    Four times and walking it again May-June. Last summer I met a 5 timer and a 6 timer, and one 17 timer. Not sure I'll ever get enough of it. Yes, there is an assortment of Caminos Oscuros but only one Mothership, the Camino Francés. It has everything in abundance, including pilgrims which seems...
  18. Bob Howard

    Has anyone slept in or SEEN the inside of the Treehouse at Alb. Jakue?

    Here's a Youtube showing it.
  19. Bob Howard

    Elevation

    Yes, that left fork is brutal, but short. Last year, I was behind a horse group. They actually took horses down there. They made it, but the horses were understandably hesitant and had to be coaxed. I've been on a number of horse pack trips in the Rockies including some rough terrain, but...
  20. Bob Howard

    Sahagún--One of those random memorable Camino moments

    The festival didn't get going until later in the afternoon. The band was there to escort the city officials to the church for something, maybe a Mass. The day before was a running with the bulls event and according to a couple locals I spoke with, people were out that night into the wee hours...

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