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  1. KatWanderlust

    Phone necessary on Aragones? (also: single favorite moment?)

    Great choice of Camino @NadineK the Aragones is such a hidden treasure! It sounds like a SIM could really come in handy these days, the route is quite isolated so for safety alone it's a good idea. I hiked it in 2008 before smart phones and wifi, with a hard copy of the CSJ guide and the arrows...
  2. KatWanderlust

    Should I bring my "kid" ( 21)?

    @spagirl from the perspective of the child walking with their parent I must admit doing the Camino with my Dad has created some of the best experiences of my life. That being said he did walk solo twice before I joined him, and I was 25 (and that much more mature?) when we first walked together...
  3. KatWanderlust

    Help with route Aviles to Soto de Luiña

    It certainly helps having an expert on hand to explain everything so well! Thanks to Dad it was a fascinating day and one I didn't expect to enjoy that much after reading how industrial this stretch was. To be fair, we were also lucky to have a cool, overcast day with little traffic due to a...
  4. KatWanderlust

    Update albergues in Asturias

    LFit the route via Tapia is lovely - well worth a bit of time to stop and explore the little town itself it was beautiful! If you're staying in Ribadeo there were mixed reports in October last year that the Albergue was rather basic and a bit damp/mouldy. For what it's worth we ended up...
  5. KatWanderlust

    Le Puy (or Geneva) to SJPdP in Autumn

    Hola Nigel, As a fellow Melbournite you should be fine - it will get cold and sometimes rainy but nothing we're not used to here! I walked Le Puy to Finisterre early September to mid-November back in 2010. September in France was gorgeous, warm sunny days which slowly changed to chillier...
  6. KatWanderlust

    Foreign owned/run albergues on the Norte

    Michele one more I thought of is Albergue Tu Casa in Vega de Ribadesella - it's owned by a French lady named Marina (we didn't meet her but her friend Christina running the Albergue who was truly lovely). Another special place to stay on the Norte if you make it. More information on the thread...
  7. KatWanderlust

    Foreign owned/run albergues on the Norte

    Hola Michele - the Albergue San Martin at Miraz is owned and run by the English Confraternity of St James and is a real gem on the Del Norte: https://www.csj.org.uk/about-us/hospitality-our-refuges/refugio-de-peregrinos-de-miraz-the-refugio/ The Albergue is run by lovely volunteers from the...
  8. KatWanderlust

    Eroski Consumer for the Norte

    Thanks Anemone! This will be most helpful next time.... there's always a next time....
  9. KatWanderlust

    Irun to San Sebastian GI-636 or GI-3440

    Donna I can't recommend the Alpine Route enough, on a good day the views are stunning you feel like you're on top of the world! It is steep at first (sticks are highly recommended) but as Camino07 said it evens out and it's just glorious and Tom's photos above do it justice. A tip to make...
  10. KatWanderlust

    Eroski Consumer for the Norte

    No problem - that's great you have access to the German guide book as it's definitely Seher gut! We made friends with a few people and borrowed their books when we could - we found the maps and notes on route variation especially helpful. Having your friend to translate will be very handy!
  11. KatWanderlust

    Eroski Consumer for the Norte

    Hola Pong - I used Eroski in September and October last year and found the information useful and mostly up to date. Especially for Albergues - the reviews are dated so you see how old they are which was really good. I also used Gronzi, the Wise Pilgrim and Buen Camino apps to compare...
  12. KatWanderlust

    Comments on El Norte

    Thanks for all the information everyone - Dad and I start from Hendaye tomorrow and this thread has been really helpful!
  13. KatWanderlust

    Monasterio de Hebron

    Hi MendiWalker, The Monastery is a lovely place to stay and was a real highlight for my Camino back in 2013. It does have a limited opening period - June to October I believe (more details on this thread...
  14. KatWanderlust

    LIVE from the Camino Daily posts from the Camino del Norte

    Great blogging as always Maggie thank you! Your entries are so enjoyable and informative - the weather looks amazing... I can't wait to be there in September :)
  15. KatWanderlust

    2016 -- Year of the Norte

    haha don't worry I completely understand that logic! I think that's an excellent plan and sounds like a lovely Camino I hope it all goes well. Will you be blogging this one as well?
  16. KatWanderlust

    2016 -- Year of the Norte

    Might see you out there Magwood - Dad and I are planning similar timing ;)
  17. KatWanderlust

    Starting Camino Sept. 10 from St. Jean

    Oh Angela I'm so sorry to hear about your daughter, I hope the Camino helps her heal and get through this tough time. The fresh air, the people, the peace and quiet, the glorious scenery, the wine... trust me it's the best medicine! Dad patiently did the same for me on our first Camino...
  18. KatWanderlust

    Starting Camino Sept. 10 from St. Jean

    Angela - just sending a Buen Camino to you and your daughter! Sharing the Camino with a parent is a truly wonderful thing (and addictive, my Dad and I have done 3!) have a fabulous time and enjoy every moment :)
  19. KatWanderlust

    ponte de Lima steep climb

    I may be the minority here but I just loved this climb!* It was a bit slippery after some rain, however it was a gorgeous forest with great views and a nice change from the road and village vistas prior to this. It's a long climb though so a good level of fitness helps, go nice and slow (or...
  20. KatWanderlust

    Walking the Aragonés Backwards?

    John this information may be a bit old now (I walked the Aragones 7 years ago) but I met a few pilgrims walking backwards without too much trouble. They were following blue arrows with a swirly tail to find their way back along the trail. Once I knew about them I saw a lot more of them, often...

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