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  1. Bouwmeester

    URGENT: How to get from Irún to Biarritz?

    Thanks for your advice, albinvega. Currently in Bayonne and made a stroll through the lovely city centre. A French lady I met on the bus told me also that the average hotel prices are lower than in Biarritz, so it all adds up (July 14 celebrations also seem to be mainly held in Biarritz). Will...
  2. Bouwmeester

    URGENT: How to get from Irún to Biarritz?

    Thanks so much! I'll go for the second option as my bus to Irún only leaves around 11 PM.
  3. Bouwmeester

    URGENT: How to get from Irún to Biarritz?

    Hi everyone, Unfortunately I have to leave the Camino (at least for now) after one week of walking. Could you help me out with completing my itinerary? I'm currently in Puente la Reina. I have a flight out of Biarritz on Monday afternoon. Tomorrow I'm taking a bus to Irún, which seemed to be...
  4. Bouwmeester

    All the pilgrim numbers for the first 6 months of 2013

    Thanks for this, John! I already knew the pilgrim numbers have increased greatly over the past years, but it's quite astonishing to see the exact stats (I agree with Kitsambler: Americans from around 1100 to 4500 in 4 years!). Also found the variety in starting places fascinating with lots of...
  5. Bouwmeester

    Shoulder issue and training with backpack

    Hi Tia Valeria, I have an Osprey Kestrel 38 with a 2L hydration bladder. It's good to know that I don't need to fill it completely (I figured 2L would be reasonable in the Spanish heat, but of course, there are many stops on the Francés). Will also make sure that my backpack is well-balanced -...
  6. Bouwmeester

    Shoulder issue and training with backpack

    You're right, Falcon, it's all in the waist belt! I just got back from a short training hike and noticed the difference the pack adjustments made for my shoulders. With the shoulder straps loosened up and a tightened waist belt, the weight is now distributed properly. My pack also didn't leave...
  7. Bouwmeester

    Shoulder issue and training with backpack

    Hi everyone, Just a few more weeks until my Camino starts! I've been training extensively during the past months. However, I'm a bit concerned I haven't had enough training with my backpack. I did a couple 20-25k training walks with about 5 kgs in my pack, which caused my left shoulder to get...
  8. Bouwmeester

    Alternatives to Cizur Menor

    Thank you all for the additional advice. Will try to get to Pamplona early in any case, and then see what's the best way to go. I noticed that some albergues are opened during San Fermín, such as Casa Paderborn - but indeed, most are not. Renshaw, are you sure Trinidad de Arre is also opened...
  9. Bouwmeester

    Albergue in Zariquiegui [not] closed

    Any updates on this one? I might stay there in July; hope that they'll be opened by then!
  10. Bouwmeester

    Getting to Pamplona from Barcelona

    Hi Jane, If my information is correct, there's still a bus from Pamplona to Roncesvalles. In summer it departs twice a day (10 AM and 6 PM). In other seasons there's just the 6 PM bus. Here's the website (in Spanish): http://www.autocaresartieda.com/?scc=roncesvalles I believe a train from...
  11. Bouwmeester

    Alternatives to Cizur Menor

    Thanks again for your advice, Margaret. You're right about the luck of the draw - I'm aware that it's crowded in summer, but was most concerned about the part just after Pamplona because of all the festivities going on. However, I just realised that I might happen to find a bed in Cizur Menor...
  12. Bouwmeester

    Alternatives to Cizur Menor

    Hi all, thanks for your advice! Really helpful. I've purchased Brierley's maps, but I don't want to cling onto his stages too much - although I don't think there's much of a difference during the first few days. The stage to Pamplona/Cizur Menor, however, is about 20 kms, so walking on for a few...
  13. Bouwmeester

    Alternatives to Cizur Menor

    I expect to walk through Pamplona on July 12th (during San Fermín) and thought of staying in one of the albergues in Cizur Menor that night. However, I'll probably not be the only pilgrim who chooses CM as an alternative to the crowds in Pamplona. So, just in case I'll get to Cizur Menor and...
  14. Bouwmeester

    The 790 km sign near Roncesvalles

    This 'distance debate' even more interesting than I expected it to be :-) I agree with you both though, the minor discrepancies aren't very important in comparison to the entire journey. I'm really looking forward to it!
  15. Bouwmeester

    The 790 km sign near Roncesvalles

    Hi all, I noticed the 790 km sign in the trailer of The Way, looked it up and found out it's next to the road near Roncesvalles. Just curious why it says 790 km though? I realise that it's a motorway sign, but Google Maps says it's around 750 km by car from Roncesvalles to SdC (and exactly 787...
  16. Bouwmeester

    Cleaning an Osprey Hydraulics bladder

    I just looked into Milton tablets - that should work. However, as I looked into availability of these kinds of tablets in the Netherlands, I discovered also 'regular' water sterilization/purification tablets, such as Puritab and Aquaclear. Does anyone has experience with these kinds of tablets?
  17. Bouwmeester

    What did you read on your Camino

    If there's some space left in my backpack, I intend to take my Joseph Campbell Companion with me (great subtitle: Reflections on the Art of Living). It's a selection of texts by the wonderful American mythologist (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Campbell) - useful and inspiring for many...
  18. Bouwmeester

    Cleaning an Osprey Hydraulics bladder

    Thanks for this. Already suspected that freezing would be rather bad for the material... And yes, I'll just be using it for water, other drinks go in bottles in the side pockets of my backpack :-) A couple more questions came to my mind: since I'll just use it once a week in the following...
  19. Bouwmeester

    Pamplona Albergue during San Fermin

    That's good to hear, thank you. Thanks also for the updated map, will keep it in mind!
  20. Bouwmeester

    Pamplona Albergue during San Fermin

    Thanks for the map, Istvan, that could prove to be helpful indeed :-) I expect to walk through Pamplona on July 12 – any chance that it's slightly less crowded in the city centre by then, or does the cooling-down only really starts after the 14th? I plan to look for a bed in Cizur Menor (or...

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