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  1. J

    Accommodations. Need to bk in advance?

    If you stay in Markina Z, I would recommend booking ahead.
  2. J

    Camino Frances Social Dynamics

    I'm a long distance walker, so for me, the Camino's are a European crawl along a well provided infrastructure. The athletic challenge, the nature, the history, the moment in time experienced with people you meet and other intangibles make it a special and unique experience. Every walk in some...
  3. J

    Plane to Atocha to High Speed!

    I'm walking the route in Sept. , flying to Madrid and train to Pamplona. . I have checked Rome to Rio for transportation to SJPP and taxi/private transport looks to run about $300.00. Is there a less expensive ride strategy?
  4. J

    Does anyone know of any shorter pilgrimage routes around the world?

    The American Pilgrims on the Camino website has a comprehensive list of pilgrim routes from all over Europe. You may need to be a member of the association to access it, but it's only $50.00 and funds Camino infrastructures. Lots of good info there. Hope this helps.
  5. J

    Irún to Bilbao. How many walking days? Any unmissable experiences?

    Hi I did that section in the fall of 2022. It was so much fun and the scenery is incredible. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you have clear weather. You can do it in six days as long as things so smoothly with a caveat. Cut out the section from Larrabetzu to Bilbos. (spell checker has a...
  6. J

    Camino del Norte advise please

    This Camino will rack up more miles than the previous walks you describe. That's not a problem, you just need to put in some training walks, especially steep inclines and declines with weight on your back. Some of the distances can be lengthy. Once you're beyond Bilbos, there is more level...
  7. J

    Best shoes for Irún to Bilbao stretch; trail runners or walking boots?

    First of all, congrats on choosing this route. I am sure you will love it. I wore trail runners, as did the majority of others I saw during my August-Sept. walk. Results were mixed. There is a lot of road walking, and the shoes were hot during those times. I also didn't break them in enough...
  8. J

    Menu del dia - options to customize?

    In the larger cities, I’m sure that is accurate. I was on the Norte, which may explain part of my impression.
  9. J

    Menu del dia - options to customize?

    When in Spain….realized quickly that most food on the trail is just okay if you’re lucky. I began to see food as calories in. But most walkers don’t go for the experience of the food.
  10. J

    Meandering my way after dodgy start

    Sounds wonderful. Peaceful isolation and much to contemplate.
  11. J

    Pavement!!!

    It is a completely different experience than the Francais. I met few Americans, or pilgrims. It’s wonderful that onto itself.
  12. J

    Accommodation on the Norte

    Same here.
  13. J

    Switching from Norte

    Dress your feet with Compheed and keep walking.
  14. J

    Cats on the Camino

    Sadly, many are diseased and it’s best to avoid physical contact.
  15. J

    I didn't double stamp!

    They are so busy they are unlikely to notice. If they do, explain politely. Uncomplicated.
  16. J

    Where to stay in Pobena?

    I stayed in Portugalete and walked through Probena to Castro. Long day but there was just one place to stay in Pobena and it seemed a bit so so.
  17. J

    What’s going on?

    What was the deer’s take on the situation? Seriously, glad you came out okay.
  18. J

    Travel question (connection through Schiphol) for the seasoned travelers

    I connect there often by preference and often have a short layover. Haven’t missed a connecting yet.
  19. J

    Difficulty - Norte from Gijon to SDC

    That is the most challenging on the last half of the Norte, but it can be done in divided stages. There’s less road walking, which should help. Exercise ordinary caution and you should be fine. From Vilalba, it’s just long, not as much up and down. Go for it. Age is a number.
  20. J

    Is the Napoleon route typically open beginning of April?

    You have captured what I feel about all the routes and variants on the Camino(s).

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