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  1. Mariana Coffee

    Start point in Irun

    Yes! I agree with Devon Mike. Last year we got our credencial at the Albergue de Peregrinos in Calle Lucas Berroa. Just be aware the Albergue might be closed right after the last pilgrim leaves it, which could be around 8 am. It will be in the afternoon (I'm so sorry, I don't remember at which...
  2. Mariana Coffee

    Early Morning Pilgrims - Suggestion

    Yes. That's what I always did. One night the hospitalera left after diner and left us peregrinos on our own. There's an internal code 22 h is sleeping time, isn't it?? I became the upper bed and the ceiling lamp was practically 30 cm above my head. It turned 10 pm and I switched the lamp off. A...
  3. Mariana Coffee

    Backpacks with sidepockets

    Vaude, Osprey, Deuter are brands I know. Many of their backpacks have elastic pouches at their sides which do not increase the weight of the backpack at all. If the purpose of having side pockets is to carry a bottle of water, then go for it. It is very practical if you have a quick access to...
  4. Mariana Coffee

    Walking sticks confiscated at Bilbao airport

    @dougfitz: My humble personal opinion drives me to an earlier posting I wrote, where the sticks are self provided by the nature. I didn't also know what to expect of the Camino del Norte. I read and collected as much information I could before starting, and I got a big fear that I could go...
  5. Mariana Coffee

    Albergue etiquette

    Oh my God Mrs. Yates! I read your book and just loved it!! It is so pragmatic and helpful, funny and full of information. I've just walked the first stages from Irún to Bilbao, and I would recommend your book to anyone willing to walk the Camino and seeking for information. Keep on writing and...
  6. Mariana Coffee

    Walking sticks confiscated at Bilbao airport

    haha! Not a superwoman at all! I suffered those killer stages too! But there's a sort of inner voice who said to me: this Camino was been walked several hundreds of years, and there were no walking poles in the past; the peregrinos walked it however they could and they made it... why not me? It...
  7. Mariana Coffee

    Walking sticks confiscated at Bilbao airport

    I saw this scene by several pilgrims who on longer tracks (easy and flat trails) just carried them on their backpacks. I'm sorry to say, but I felt every extra gram I had in my backpack, even an apple was too heavy to carry. I was happily relieved every time we stopped to drink and eat because...
  8. Mariana Coffee

    "Official" Credential Panic Attack

    Hi Tincatink.I'm so sorry if you misunderstood my posting. I'm not any expert, I just recently walked the stages from Irún to Bilbao and wanted to share information which could have been helpful even for myself. I read some books, guides and websites about the Camino del Norte before I made my...
  9. Mariana Coffee

    Equipment list and opinions from recent camino

    Check Ivar's link to a PDF Packlist also shown on this website. It's a basic and VERY helpful Packlist: https://gabrielschirm.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/camino-de-santiago-printable-packing-checklist.pdf
  10. Mariana Coffee

    Equipment list and opinions from recent camino

    Hi! I've just walked the first 7 stages of Camino del Norte. Just like you, I can't start my day without a cup of coffee. You can get your coffee everywhere. It depends on the time you want to start early morning. Most of the Albergues offer a cup (or more!) of coffee and a bread roll with...
  11. Mariana Coffee

    Walking sticks confiscated at Bilbao airport

    Hi Taisce. I just got back from the Camino del Norte. I walked from Irún to Bilbao this time. I don't see much need to take sticks. If you're used to them and don't mind their weight on your backpack, then it will not be a problem. They are useful on some tracks where you could also take your...
  12. Mariana Coffee

    "Official" Credential Panic Attack

    Hi Brian! I've just walked the Camino del Norte from Irún to Bilbao. I couldn't stay longer because I have kids at home ;-). Just like you, I just packed my things and flew without any credencial to Spain. I got mine in Irún, at the Albergue which is just 800 m away from the train station. Just...

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