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  1. MargLav

    LIVE from the Camino Only 30 kms to go!

    We are slowing down our walk into Santiago so we can arrive about 10.30 am Monday morning 17/10. What should we do first? Can't check into our hotel until later but can drop our backpacks off when we arrive. We'd love to make midday Pilgrim's mass. We're hearing rumours about "tickets" to mass -...
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    LIVE from the Camino Perhaps my favourite day!

    Sitting in the fading sun in Ruitelan listening to the river bubbling past. The walk out of Villafranca over the mountain this morning via Pradella was strenuous but we were rewarded being above the clouds, in the mist and chestnut groves. The descent was also long but the remainder of the day...
  3. MargLav

    Moving on from the Meseta and Leon

    The last few days on Meseta (from Carrion de Los Condes ) were tough - I recommend you think about these stages carefully as there are some long stretches without accommodation. A rest day in Leon was wonderful - there was a beautiful festiva and the Cathedral is amazing (although €6 with no...
  4. MargLav

    LIVE from the Camino Feeling sorry for myself in Burgos!

    How did I get blisters after all the advice and my prior experience?? Too many kilometres two days in a row is my guess - feet just weren't up to it ... And those rocky paths!! Anyway... Having a rest day in a nice hotel with a bath...and a beer (or two). I don't know whether pushing through...
  5. MargLav

    LIVE from the Camino Avoiding "standard" stops

    Hi everyone!! I think we are about Day 8 and settling down for the night in Ventosa at a lovely Albergue. The wine festival around Logrono has thrown accommodation into a bit of a spin considering we also appear to be in an incredibly busy bubble. However, things are slowing down and crowds...
  6. MargLav

    Reached Larrasoana!!

    We are currently at San Nicolas Alburgue and so happy we made a reservation because a festiva has closed the municipal Albergue and many pilgrims could not find accommodation. After a 28 km walk from Roncevalles in 30 degree heat, many have caught taxis to Pamplona as energy levels were too low...
  7. MargLav

    Finally in SJPdP.

    All a bit surreal at the moment. Have arrived late in SJPdP and staying in a lovely villa on Route Napoleon 1 km out of town. Drizzly rain tonight and we have 2 nights here so don't start our walk until 10/9. All in good time
  8. MargLav

    Best material for shirts

    Packing time is getting serious - 2 weeks to go for a September/October Camino Frances. I have options for my shirts and would appreciate advice about the best ones to take (without buying anything extra) - I have at my disposal - Merino - 1 short sleeve; 1 long sleeve Kathmandu Quick Dry - 1...
  9. MargLav

    Accommodation in SJPdP

    I was a bit excited booking accommodation in SJPdP and booked Villa Goxoki (address Route Napolean) for 8 & 9 September - choosing to stay in a more comfortable room before our camino . I now realise it is about 1.5km from the hub of SJPdP and wonder if I should change to something closer to...
  10. MargLav

    Sending spare bag forward

    From other threads, I notice Express Burricot have a service to send your spare luggage from SJPdP direct to Santiago for 70 Euros for up to 20kg - sent to Hostal La Salle in Santiago for collection. Can anyone tell me if there may still be Spanish customs issues with this service which I have...
  11. MargLav

    Transitioning from trail shoes to trail boots?

    Hubby and I will be walking the CF in Sept/Oct this year (first timers). On our holidays and hikes, I have always worn trail shoes or runners of different sorts but never even thought to get boots. I am very happy with my Hoka Waterproof trail shoes at the moment but, for some reason, thought...

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