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  1. WestKirsty

    Experiences on the Olvidado - June/July 2023

    Hello from Villafranca de Bierzo! I've just finished walking the Olvidado from Aguilar de Campoo, where I joined it from the Camino Viejo. I didn't live post as @LTfit was just a few days ahead of me and shared wonderful live posts with info on the route, accommodations etc. There was no need to...
  2. WestKirsty

    Albergue in Espinosa de los Monteros Open!

    For future Olvidado peregrinos, there are reports that the albergue in Espinosa is open!
  3. WestKirsty

    Camino Viejo Stages & Tracks (June 2023)

    Here's some information about the routes that I've used on the Camino Viejo from Pamplona. Please note, the full route is not maintained and arrowed as a Camino so there are lots of options in places. Also, I'm not great with Wikiloc and tend to change my mind as I go, so if you follow my tracks...
  4. WestKirsty

    Camino Viejo: Some accommodation options 2023

    Hi! I'm on the Viejo at the moment and know a few others on the forum will be on this stretch later this year (@Bad Pilgrim and @sharon w , I think that's you both!). Here are the accommodations I've used and/or booked for the week: Miranda de Ebro - Pensión Las Matillas 31€ for en suite...
  5. WestKirsty

    LIVE from the Camino Camino Viejo (Miranda de Ebro - Aguilar de Campoo) June 2023

    Day 0: Miranda de Ebro I'm finally here, ready to start walking! A huge thank you to @VNwalking for the virtual thread and all who contributed ideas and experiences! And to @caminka for the detailed guide and tracks shared on the forum. I'm both excited and a bit nervous to head out tomorrow...
  6. WestKirsty

    Visiting the Cueva Ermita San Bernabé on the Espinosa - Pedrosa Stage (how to)

    Hello! Living in Bilbao has meant that I've been lucky enough to do several stages of the Camino Olvidado as day/weekend trips. This past weekend a friend and I walked 2 stages - Espinosa de los Monteros - Pedrosa de Valdeporres - Arija. Having seen photos and mentions of the Cueva Ermita San...
  7. WestKirsty

    LIVE from the Camino Christmas break Camino Invierno

    Hi again! I've just finished up 2 days on the Invierno and it's been a great start to the route. Lots of folks have posted on here but I thought I'd share some of what it's been like so far, particularly in light of my other post from a few days ago about poor trail conditions in some areas...
  8. WestKirsty

    Camino Invierno - Poor trail condition being reported on Facebook (De. 2022)

    Hi! I just wanted to make note of some cautions that are being reported on a Facebook Camino Invierno page about the condition of the trail in some areas. I know there are some on here who may be heading out soon! There's been a lot of rain in the area and here are some concerns that have been...
  9. WestKirsty

    LIVE from the Camino 3 days on the Asturias/Viejo - Pamplona to Salvatierra

    It's Camino time again! A friend and I both have a long weekend in Spain and wanted to do some walking. The Camino Viejo/Asturias was brought to my attention in another thread so we thought, why not start that route! We're in Pamplona just now, at the Jesus y María Albergue. It's busy, but not...
  10. WestKirsty

    Diomondi or Chantada? (In the winter)

    Hi! I was wondering if I could get some perspectives from the Invierno alumni. I am planning to walk the Invierno over the Christmas break later this year (I've got a while yet but I'm getting exciting planning already!). I really appreciate @Athena Atterdag's incredibly helpful post and, after...
  11. WestKirsty

    Info on new Albergue in Zegama

    Hello! I started my short stint as an hospitalera in the new Albergue in Zegama yesterday and am here for a week. It is a lovely building in an even lovelier location! There are pictures on another thread here that are professional and give you a good idea of what it looks like. I've attached a...
  12. WestKirsty

    Which would you choose? Olvidado Complete or Lebaniego/Vadiniense/Olvidado

    Hi! I don't have an idea of when I'll be able to do one of these options but want to be ready when the opportunity arises. I have lots of routes on my 'to do' list, including both the Olvidado and the Lebaniego/Vadiniense. So now I'm thinking of just doing them in one go! This would mean...
  13. WestKirsty

    Caminos by Season

    Hi! I've just recently finished the Camino Vasco del Interior and prior to that, at Christmas, a week on the Frances. I'm feeling the low of not being on a Camino and yet also the excitement of/obsession with starting to plan the next one! I suppose many on here can relate. My experience on the...
  14. WestKirsty

    LIVE from the Camino Easter Vasco: Irún to Haro

    Day 1: Irún to Hernani (27km) Finally started the Camino Vasco! Like so many, my previous plans were postponed because of Covid and I can't quite believe it's actually happening! I left Irún early(ish) this morning and had no problem finding the route. It's well marked and in town there are...
  15. WestKirsty

    Access issues on mountain alternatives near Segura & before Zegama

    Greetings, I am planning to walk the Vasco this Easter break and have been trying to find ways to walk the mountain alternative. A friend was over yesterday and she walked 3 stages on that route a few weekends ago ((1) Lasarte-Oria to Bidegoian (2) Bidegoian to Zegama (3) Zegama to Salvatierra)...
  16. WestKirsty

    Walking the Camino Vasco during Semana Santa - Updated plan and seeking feedback

    Buenos dias! A few years ago I posted here with the idea to walk the Camino Vasco during Semana Santa 2020. That didn't happen for obvious reasons but I'm really thinking of trying for it again this year. I spent a week on the Camino Frances over the Christmas break and loved it! I also walked...
  17. WestKirsty

    Warning! Alert to women doing the Camino alone near Logroño.

    Moderators note: I moved this post to a new thread as it's an important issue and the other thread was an old one. I had a very similar experience today, a few km before reaching Los Arcos. Not the same vicinity but within a days walk. I walked around a bend in the trail and just off the path...
  18. WestKirsty

    LIVE from the Camino 1 week Pamplona to Haro (Frances/Vasco)

    Hello! Ive been posting some questions/comments in other threads about a possible winter Camino and I decided to go ahead with it and had my first day walking today. I said I'd post updates so here is my first! I should note that I live in Bilbao so for me it's quite simple to get to several of...
  19. WestKirsty

    A short (7-10 day) Camino over Christmas - which route/section?

    Hi! I'm not sure where to post this but would really appreciate any ideas from experienced Camino walkers. I am a Canadian living in Spain and, due to Covid, will probably not be flying home for Christmas this year but staying in Spain instead. I've already walked the Norte, Primitivo...
  20. WestKirsty

    Vasco del Interior - In April/Semana Santa?

    Hello! I've done a few Caminos (Norte, Primitivo & San Salvador) and am feeling the need to do another soon :) I live in Bilbao so am thinking the Vasco del Interior would be a great option - Irun to Haro, then take the train back to Bilbao. My only holiday time in 2020 is during Semana...

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