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  1. JerryStroebele

    Mid-April to mid-May Camino Francés, my experiences, insights, mistakes and lessons

    Muchas Gracias, Michal.don. I held off walking the Camino Frances for years because of the “crowds “ I heard about while walking other Caminos. When I did walk it my experience and feelings were similar to yours but I can’t express or describe them so well as you have. I will walk it again...
  2. JerryStroebele

    What if fatigue is too much?

    We were walking near the end of the Camino Primitivo when suddenly my very hardy peregrina’s leg “gave out. We had a taxi phone number but were in a cell phone dead zone. A fancy Mercedes approached so I waived it down. In my best bad Spanish I explained the problem to the driver. The...
  3. JerryStroebele

    Albergue San Juan de Ortega -- a question

    Maybe I was too tired but I didn't think it too bad. They were not serving the famous onion soup but Bar Marcella had great food. 2022 as I recall. Buen Camino
  4. JerryStroebele

    Camino Frances 2024 Biker/Walker Accident

    I have had some scares, some very close calls and some ire with cyclists on the Caminos. Partly my fault as I don't hear well in one ear. On the Camino Portuguese my family and I were passed by 3000 cyclists in one or two days in 2015. Bad timing on our part as it was a long weekend and an...
  5. JerryStroebele

    How to decide how long to walk for

    On our first Camino we walked from Hendaye, France on the del Norte to Santiago over about 45 days. I have returned to different Caminos about a dozen times, for two to three weeks walking plus a full week traveling to/from the US and train or bus rides from/to Madrid or Paris to beginning or...
  6. JerryStroebele

    Weather in November on the Frances and the Portugues

    Once you become addicted to the Caminos it is hard to stay away no matter the weather. You go whenever you can. Like It56ny says, it is hard. So I think you should walk your first time in nice weather. Buen Camino
  7. JerryStroebele

    LIVE from the Camino The old man and his shop in Castrojeriz is alive and kickin’!

    What is the name of his shop and where is it in Castrojerriz? I will stop by in early October Buen Camino
  8. JerryStroebele

    Weather in November on the Frances and the Portugues

    My favorite time is late September and early October. As henrythedog said in November the rain can be biblical. Your first Camino should be a pilgrimage, yes, but how many sins must you walk off cold, wet and muddy? Take a lease on life and walk earlier. Buen Camino
  9. JerryStroebele

    Pamplona to Burgos in late September 2024 - albuerges and weather?

    Hola Mendo Girl. My wife, my niece and her husband and my neighbor and I will be walking there at the same time. One of us is old and slow (me) so say Buen Camino as you zoom past us. We will each carry a silk liner treated with permethrin and a light down or synthetic cover. This is my...
  10. JerryStroebele

    2024 Camino Frances to Santiago de Compostela cost

    So what would you spend in 45 days at home? For food, entertainment, shopping, commuting. ANY other vacation. Subtract that from your Camino costs. The Camino in Spain: "It's a bargain." Buen Camino
  11. JerryStroebele

    First day - Route Napoléon, or Valcarlos?

    On the Napoleon route I would be more concerned about a forecast of high winds than rain. Buen Camino
  12. JerryStroebele

    Oct/Nov

    Bring or buy an umbrella and lightweight gaiters. Buen Camino
  13. JerryStroebele

    Stamping process

    I am not religious but the Camino is a pilgrimage. I try to respect the pilgrimage by getting a stamp at the cathedral or church where I start the Camino, at the end and at any open church along the way. Parish priests always seem delighted to take the time to give us one. Sellos on my...
  14. JerryStroebele

    Sleeping bag or just liner (starting Frances at SJPdP on April 25th)

    Yes, carry your Marmot. Buen Camino
  15. JerryStroebele

    Pamplona to Estella in three gentle days (March 18-20 ish)?

    For “three gentle days “ I wouldn’t do 24 km over Alto de Perdon I would try to reverse the km trend. Buen Camino
  16. JerryStroebele

    Pamplona to Estella in three gentle days (March 18-20 ish)?

    Knee concerns? Start in Obanos. Buen Camino
  17. JerryStroebele

    What is your favorite (affordable) restaurant on the Camino Frances?

    Rock & Roll Pizza, La Portella, Vega de Valcarce. Best pizza and salad dinner, and fresh churro breakfast in Spain. Nice albergue, great hosts. Buen Camino
  18. JerryStroebele

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

    The Bell Tower and bell and clock museum in Santo Domingo de la Calzada and the "Welcome Center" between Ages and Atapuerca. Buen Camino
  19. JerryStroebele

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

    You may have time in the afternoons or evenings to increase your awareness of the areas you walk through by reading "The Pilgrimage Road to Santiago" by David Gitlitz and Linda Kay Davidson. I "carry" a copy in the Kindle of my iPhone. Buen Camino
  20. JerryStroebele

    Three weeks

    I agree with Trecile. Enjoy the camaraderie of likely forming a loose "Camino Family" in one long continuous walk. You meet someone or several people at a communal dinner, two days later you share a coffee down the path, then maybe stay at the same albergue by coincidence. No loyalty...

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