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  1. ChrisT

    Donativos

    Blimey that took a turn for the worse!🤔 It’s gone from me suggesting someone has a decent business model and long may it continue to being told I shouldn’t be on the Camino!😀 There were 8 Pilgrims all decked out in Osprey and Berghaus gear and it didn’t occur to me for one second that one of...
  2. ChrisT

    Donativos

    Gracias! I wouldn’t try it. I’d be no good at it! 😀 the hospitality industry isn’t for me. So are we saying that no donativos make a profit? I find that hard to believe.
  3. ChrisT

    Donativos

    I am happy thanks! It was lovely and as long as the owner makes a decent living out of it I’m happy for him too.👍
  4. ChrisT

    Donativos

    I’m not suggesting the owner was a millionaire 😀 he wasn’t serving up the toast in a Armani suit and a Rolex watch. I guess like any business- some people just aren’t cut out for it. If your keeping your takings in a cardboard box then maybe the jobs not for you!😔
  5. ChrisT

    Donativos

    I’m currently walking Del Norte which is wonderful! The weather is great along with the food, people and accommodation! I’ve stayed in a couple of donation Albergues which again have been decent, offering dinner, bed and breakfast for a donation. I got to thinking that the owners of these...
  6. ChrisT

    Has del Norte been crowded lately (April 2023)?

    Hi Anniefish, I was wondering whether it would be busy as I start in Bilbao on Monday. Were there plenty of Albergues available when you walked or did you stay in private rooms? Thanks, Chris.
  7. ChrisT

    Del Norte or Frances

    Thanks @dbeatriceb The weather was another factor, I'm no too sure how reliable the long range forecast is but it looks pretty good in Bilbao from Sunday on wards so with that in mind I'm going to give the North a go. Can I ask, is the terain quite tough from Bilbao in terms of ups and downs...
  8. ChrisT

    Del Norte or Frances

    Thanks @Bradypus that's made the decision an easy one!Had I known there was a train station called Poo I could travel back from I wouldn't have had to ask the question! Camino Del Norte it is! Thanks All! :)
  9. ChrisT

    Del Norte or Frances

    Morning All, I have flights booked to Bilbao this Sunday 16th April returning on 5th May. My plan was to get a bus to Burgos and walk to Leon - heading back to Bilbao and spend some time there with my other half. I have walked a few sections of the Camino Frances before and last time I...
  10. ChrisT

    Back on the road again

    In response to your observation re distance plaques - I did see these Way Markers on the Portuguese route in their natural habitat in 2018. Im glad you confirmed they have been put to use. I have been concerned they had been forgotten about. :)
  11. ChrisT

    First day

    Having done the Central route myself a few years ago I wanted to try a section of the Coastal while we were in Porto in November just gone. We got on a Metro to Matosinhos and walked back into Porto. Very pleasant walk it was too. No reason why you cant do it the other way round and walk out...
  12. ChrisT

    Easter 2023

    Thank you FRM! I didn't know that route existed, it is something I will look look further into as I have done the Sarria to Santiago part before as well. Cheers, Very interesting.
  13. ChrisT

    Easter 2023

    I 'm wondering how busy people think Easter will be on the Frances this year? I was hoping to have it walked and be back home by the 9th of April, but, due to circumstances out of my control, it looks like I could be on the section from Sarria to Santiago in the week leading up to Easter. I...
  14. ChrisT

    Starting on 23/04/2023

    Hi Peter, I'm planning on going from the North of England at the end of February. Having looked into it, the best way for me seems to be flying Manchester to Bordeaux, train to Bayonne then train to SJPDP. I've never done it before so will follow this thread with interest to see what the...
  15. ChrisT

    November Pamplona to Burgos

    Thanks for the advice. Much appreciated.
  16. ChrisT

    November Pamplona to Burgos

    Thank you. That’s most helpful.
  17. ChrisT

    November Pamplona to Burgos

    That’s great. Thank you.
  18. ChrisT

    November Pamplona to Burgos

    Thanks for taking the time to write this. Very helpful.
  19. ChrisT

    Notes from my Camino Francés (started late October 2021)

    Thanks for the update simongx. I’m starting from Pamplona on Sunday so following with interest to see how busy it is and whether food and accommodation are readily available!😀 Buen Camino!
  20. ChrisT

    November Pamplona to Burgos

    Hi All, I was wondering if anyone has an idea of whether it will be difficult getting accommodation this year in November? I’m starting from Pamplona on the 1st November walking to Burgos. I understand some places close in November in normal times but do you think more places will be closed...

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