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  1. Quinranda

    Guides in Nepal

    I hiked the Annapurna Circuit in November. We had the most wonderful guide (if you ever want a recommendation). That said, I'd say about 90% of the people we met were using guides. Another 10% were not. I think implementation of the new rule is not being inforced 100%. While we were trekking, 2...
  2. Quinranda

    Primitivo w 7-10 days on Norte

    Ahhh, so many choices. A few people have now recommended the San Salvador. So I'll have to decide: a week on the coast first or an extra week in the mountains!
  3. Quinranda

    Primitivo w 7-10 days on Norte

    Thanks for the suggestion. How hard is the Salvador? I've looked into it, but have wondered if this, coupled w the Primitivo, would be fairly difficult? That said, I just returned from trekking the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal, so I'm comfortable w elevation changes.
  4. Quinranda

    Primitivo w 7-10 days on Norte

    Much thanks,! I'll research. Sounds like this could really work for me
  5. Quinranda

    Primitivo w 7-10 days on Norte

    Did you stay somewhere along this route (if it added a day)? Thanks
  6. Quinranda

    Primitivo w 7-10 days on Norte

    Thanks for this info!
  7. Quinranda

    Primitivo w 7-10 days on Norte

    Thanks for this info. I've read that Santander isn't the best place to start (lots of tarmac). Would you agree? My ideal is to start and keep walking (instead of bussing), but I'm wondering if I'll miss the beauty of the Norte if I do this? Would you say the stages from Santander are nice ones...
  8. Quinranda

    Primitivo w 7-10 days on Norte

    Thanks. I've walked to Finistetre/Muxia before. I think it took Thanks. It took me 3 days to get from SJPP to Pamplona. I think I took 4 days to walk to Finisterre. I'm trying to decide where I might start the Notre and if the section leading up to the Primitivo is a beautiful one or if it's...
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    Primitivo w 7-10 days on Norte

    Hi all. I'm looking into walking the Primitivo in May 2024. I'll have about 4 weeks, so I'm thinking of starting on the Norte for a week or two and/or walking on to Muxia at the end. I've walked the CF 3 times, so excited fo something new. Just looking for suggestions on where to start on the...
  10. Quinranda

    Coming to the Camino Frances, a flood of tour groups

    I met such a group last year being dropped off at the base of Alto del Perdon. Talked with a few in the group before we passed them. They seemed amazed that my daughter and I were walking the whole CF. Lots of questions. Some in the group seemed to have some physical limitations. Others did...
  11. Quinranda

    Favourite Accommodation Splurge along the Camino

    I love the Hotel San Anton Abad in Villafranca Montes. Off stage a few days before Burgos. Also Trasgu in Foncebadon. Been to both twice.
  12. Quinranda

    Bathroom stops from Santiago to Porto via bus

    I took the ALSA bus last year. It made one stop with a bathroom break. Forget exactly where. Then made 3 stops in Porto, first one being the airport. These were drop-off stops w no breaks.
  13. Quinranda

    I'm so discouraged!

    Exactly+
  14. Quinranda

    I'm so discouraged!

    As someone who has walked 3 Caminos and always gets blisters, I think along with "prevention" it's important to know how to treat them and walk with them.Some days, walking with foot pain was simply part of my Camino and after an hour or so, they'd go numb or I'd stop concentrating on them. I've...
  15. Quinranda

    Choosing between Corcubion and Cee for your stay: Any recommendations for accommodations?

    If you're looking for a lovely pension, I've stayed at Casa Balea three times in Corcubion. Highly recommend. Beautiful views out to sea and wonderful rooms.
  16. Quinranda

    When do most pilgrims feel like quitting the Camino de Santiago?

    I never felt like quitting, but that doesn't mean there weren't hard moments. That does mean I didn't push through pain and lost toenails, heat waves and rain. I think there are beautiful moments and difficult moments everyday. My advice to a new pilgrim is to know you will be challenged: In...
  17. Quinranda

    Santiago to Porto - by bus or train?

    I took a bus this summer. Super easy and direct. Makes a few stops in Porto including the airport and main bus terminal.
  18. Quinranda

    Is the Albergue in Roncesvalles a “must”?

    I've done both. First Camino, stayed in Orisson and then Roncesvalles. This year, I stayed in Borda ( truly lovely) and walked on to Burguette. I'm glad I stayed there once, but was equally glad this year to walk on a little further. For me, the "bonding" experiences happen at the smaller...
  19. Quinranda

    Best time/temperature to walk the Camino Frances

    I walked the CF starting May 11 this year.. The weather was mostly great, but we did have a heatwave the first week. I remember the temps dropping from 90f to 50f in one day when starting the meseta! That said, it was a beautiful time to walk w spring flowers and minimal rain. Of course, every...
  20. Quinranda

    How Important Was It To You To Do "Full" CF ?

    I've done both actually. My first trip in 2016, I walked Leon to Finisterre. The second in 2017, I walked SJPP to Burgos. This year, I walked the whole CF and on to the coast. Each time was amazing, wonderful, challenging in it's own way. But for me, walking the entire route felt really special...

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