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    Norte Accommodation

    I stayed at municipal albergue which is Station House at Deba railroad station last April 2022. I like there. They will open at 12:00PM, if you arrive around noon, you need to to go Tourist Information office for registration, and they will give you a code number for the door. The...
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    If I want to use the bag transport service do I need to book in advance?

    I walked Carmino Norte from 4/23/22 to 5/27/22. I used backpack delivery services by "Trans-Mikel" from Irun to Bilbao; he charged me 50 Euros for 7 stages. From Bilbao I used different "Trans-Mikel" who charged me 20 Euros for each stages because I was the only one customer. He tole if he...
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    Camino Norte

    I arrived in Santiago yesterday. From Irun to Santiago, I haven’t had any problems to arrange accommodation. I usually reserved a bed via booking.com, but sometimes, booking.com didn’t work properly. I sent e-mail to albergues, they always responded right a way. Sometimes, booking.com showed...
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    Registering your details in advance for compostela

    I had a hard time to find USA from the list when I registered at Pilgrim Office. Someone told me to use “Estados Unidos,” which is USA in Spanish; it worked, bit ot took a time to find.😵‍💫
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    Great weather so far on the Norte

    I stayed at Alb. LdC. Similar situation at alb Casa Rectoral. It’s about 1kms ahead of LdC. They do not provide free charge of laundry, but they have a great view on the top. I visited up there, and I felt like to have a good retreat with in a nature. Anyone plans to stay at the area, I’d...
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    Great weather so far on the Norte

    I had hard times until Gernika. It’s rain and muddy downhills, so I slipped three times. From Bilbao, weather has been good; sometimes had cloudy, but mostly sunny. I am headed to Villaviciosa today. It’s little cloudy, and weather report showed will be 70% rain around 11:00. Will see how...
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    Any Updates from Norte?

    Most of municipal alb and hostels are nice and clean as well as Santander. They also provided blanket, so I haven’t use my sleeping bag so far. I am at Comillas and leaving for Colombres today. Alb La Huella del Camino was full yesterday. It’s very nice and clean. Some people cook their...
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    Any Updates from Norte?

    All the lodgings, municipals and privates, are clean up today to Santillana del Mar. No need to wear mask at albergues and restaurants, but when you attend Mass, and if you take bus, train, ferry, you need to wear mask. I hope it will be helping you to understand current situations. 🙏🏼🤗🌺
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    Any Updates from Norte?

    I am currently walk on the Norte. I am now in Santander. I think many municipal alb. are starting open. I have reserved lodging earlier from Feb. I have checked with Gronze who does most accurate updates. As soon as I found municipal alb open, I cancelled my private alb and switched to...
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    Any Updates from Norte?

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    Greetings - Camino del Norte 25 April 2022 thru May 2022

    I will arrive at Irun 4/22, and start to San Sebastián on 4/23. I am a slow walker, so you may catch me up. See you on the road. Burn Camino.🙏
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    Hiking from Irun on April 21st - Join the Expedition!

    Hi Rural1. I will be arriving at Irun on 4/22 from California. I may meet you on the way. Burn Camino!🤗
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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Sleeping Gear Recommendations for El Norte Camino during Covid

    I have similar situation with my back. I planned to walk Norte 2020. Due to COVID it’s postponed until now. Therefore, I feel like to do this time; otherwise, I may not be able to do. When I checked the list of albergues, there are some municipal albergues open after Bilbao. So, I pray with...
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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Sleeping Gear Recommendations for El Norte Camino during Covid

    Yes. No matter of what, I always had travel insurance include health when I walked Camino. I bought insurance this time, too. When I reserve the flight, there’s a questionnaire prior to make reservation, and I answered all the questions; then, they responded Madrid welcome you with the...
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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Sleeping Gear Recommendations for El Norte Camino during Covid

    I plan to walk Camino Norte after Easter (4/21) from California. I searched municipal albergues, but most municipal albergues are closed. Many hostels and pensions are fully booked although the price is high. It looks like about 40-50 euros/night. However, I reserved free cancellation...
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    Greetings - Camino del Norte 25 April 2022 thru May 2022

    I do not have set a date yet. I plan to do Norte after Easter, 2022; start from Irun. I did FC in 2012, Portuguese Way in 2016, and LePuy in 2018 to Santiago and Fiesterra & Muxia. We may encounter each other someway in the Norte. Buen Camino.
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    Advice on le puy to st jean

    I live in California, and I walked LePuy in 2018. I used Miam Miam Dodo English version (they have French and English) which is a great guide book. I called Gite (Albergue in France) ahead of time, and reserved a bed; many of them provided meals, too. The book showed various list of Gites...
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    Cell service/SIM for northern route

    I have Verizon in USA. Verizon does not do free roaming services as T-mobile does. When I went Portuguese way, I bought sim card at Vodafone in Lisbon airport, and switched the sim card with Spain line in Tui. I also used Orange (France) that I bought sim card at Paris airport when I walked...
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    Camino Del Norte starting 3rd September 2021

    Buen Camino! I planned for del Norte last spring in 2020 from California, but it's postponed to next spring, middle of April in 2022. I will start from Irun. Good wishes and blessings for everyone who will do del Norte this year!
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    Walking in May, 2022...

    Hi Natale. I wish your guardian angel will help you to find Albergues for your need on your Camino journey. I will keep you in my prayer. Buen Camino!

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