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I agree that it is probably El Horno. It has changed since 2013 where it was just an oven & a garage. When I saw it last year, I wondered if it was even the same place. Great spot for a break!
Just go as you can't control the weather. I started at the beginning of May & the day after I made it to Roncevalles, the pass got hit with a snow storm & was closed for 2 days. It pretty much rained our first 2 weeks straight. It was not easy, but we did keep going. It is not usually so bad...
I think this was mentioned a bit, but will share again...yes it is steep, but it is not the steepness that I typically have issues with it is the footing. It can be slick, rocky, muddy, sliding rocks. I have done it 3 times & fallen 3 times. I never got hurt, just dirty. :)
I am not gonna lie, it is tough & I felt awful at the end of the journey. I do attribute that to some of my own choices as well though. Yes, there were some great meals & options (especially in the larger cities) & yes you can do it, but I felt like I was eating a lot of eggs, bread & cheese...
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