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  1. Ness

    Have You Walked GR653 from Borce to The Col du Somport?

    That was supposed to be albergue not allergy’s
  2. Ness

    Have You Walked GR653 from Borce to The Col du Somport?

  3. Ness

    Have You Walked GR653 from Borce to The Col du Somport?

    Thank you for the advice, Karl Oz. I am thinking about taking the Juan de la Pena route today. Unfortunately was told by Hospitalero that there is no accommodation in Santa Cilia. Though he might have meant no municipal; I only get the gist of what I’m being told. But, just day 2 in Spain. I...
  4. Ness

    Have You Walked GR653 from Borce to The Col du Somport?

  5. Ness

    Have You Walked GR653 from Borce to The Col du Somport?

    There were 2 pilgrims here with me at Jaca and I appreciated their company. Of course, we are all going in different directions today. I am staying at the municipal in Jaca and it is modern, warm, spacious and clean. Couldn’t ask for more.
  6. Ness

    Have You Walked GR653 from Borce to The Col du Somport?

  7. Ness

    Have You Walked GR653 from Borce to The Col du Somport?

    Hi Camino-David. Thanks for answering. Well, I missed the fun of crossing the Col du Somport, but perhaps can try it another time. I will look forward to Arres & the company you mention.
  8. Ness

    Have You Walked GR653 from Borce to The Col du Somport?

    Thank you , Bernice, for your good wishes and for sharing your experience. I am walking to Jaca today, but will definitely go to the Albergue in Arres that you recommend. I am hoping that I will meet up with a pilgrim or to on my way to Puenta la Reina; I’m a little tired of my own company.
  9. Ness

    Have You Walked GR653 from Borce to The Col du Somport?

    Thank you, Jennysa and Backpack45scb. I ended up taking the bus from Et Saut to Canfranc-Estacion; it was raining slightly and the hills were all enshrouded in mist, so I didn’t feel safe walking. The tourism office in Canfranc-Estacion told me I couldn’t walk over the pass today due to...
  10. Ness

    Have You Walked GR653 from Borce to The Col du Somport?

    Thank you for telling me about your experience, Alberta Girl. It has been raining from Oloron-Ste-Marie to Sarrance for me as well but we had sun yesterday. I am also walking alone, with which I am quite comfortable except for when the trail becomes ( in my opinion) dangerous.
  11. Ness

    Have You Walked GR653 from Borce to The Col du Somport?

    Thank you for responding, Karl Oz. I am still shaken by that dangerous part you mentioned. It was in the last 2km into Sarrance and peppered throughout the day on the stage from Sarrance to Borce. I still have not decided what I will do today ; it’s 6:49 am and has rained all night.
  12. Ness

    Have You Walked GR653 from Borce to The Col du Somport?

    Thank you for the information, Canuck. I tried to get some information yesterday afternoon but surprisingly didn’t find anyone who had walked it. Maybe they were all out walking it.
  13. Ness

    Have You Walked GR653 from Borce to The Col du Somport?

  14. Ness

    Have You Walked GR653 from Borce to The Col du Somport?

    Thank you for your reply, Sharon. It has been raining all night.
  15. Ness

    Have You Walked GR653 from Borce to The Col du Somport?

  16. Ness

    Have You Walked GR653 from Borce to The Col du Somport?

    Thank you for answering, Biarritz Don. I will probably take the bus; my nerves are a bit frazzled.
  17. Ness

    Have You Walked GR653 from Borce to The Col du Somport?

    I’m in Borce tonight and need to decide if I should walk to the Somport Pass or take the bus. The last two days walking have included some ( too many) spots along the edges of the foothills, with some erosion & steep drops to the valley below, which had me quite frightened. I would like to walk...
  18. Ness

    8 more weeks before we go !!!

    I wish you a very buen camino and offer you one caution about your insoles; make sure you break them in properly. On my first Camino, I was wearing my 2 month old orthotics. I had been instructed to slowly build up my tolerance for them but had probably only worn them for about three or four...
  19. Ness

    Arthritis

    Do not worry. Osteoarthritis does not have to stop you. I have walked all my caminos with it in one knee. As long as I wear a knee brace religiously, I am fine. I will have a little swelling but no pain or limping at the end of a day. I once tested my need for the brace by walking a few hours...

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