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why not use correos? if its going to make the difference between a good and a bad experience, just run into a decathlon, get a light day pack, and have your stuff sent on. I say that as someone who really believes in the power of carrying everything as an insight into how much unnecessary stuff...
great, helpful video.
for what it is worth I did it two months ago - it was colder - and I brought longjohns, beenie, rain pants, rain jacket, gloves. I didn't use any of them once - they ended up in the first packet home. I was very pleased with my poncho which took the place of a rain...
Happy Cow is a brilliant app that has allowed me to find vegan / veg in most towns with more than a couple restaurants. Things were really difficult until I started using the app. I’ve written tons of reviews based on my Norte experiences on the app.
Just my 2c on the river option from Deba into Gijon. There were some pretty sections in the beginning, and towards the end it was clearly nicer than what was around, but there was a middle section which took you away from the stream on winding, dangerous, unpleasant roads through a gated...
Hi All,
I got sick of the asphalt (and frankly the danger of walking on shoulders of fast roads) and took what to me seemed a less dangerous alternative which I am sure will garner me all sorts of scolding. But it was spectacular and I wish it could be developed into a genuine part of the...
Hello All,
I arrive late the day before Easter in San Sebastian. I am leaving from Irun easter morning. I am hoping to attend an Easter Mass either in Irun or San Sebastian before I leave and am wondering whether anyone can make suggestions. I have split the walk from Irun to San Sebastian into...
Hi Charlesstones,
I am starting the Norte on March 20. I'm stopping for two days about once a week, and planning to be done by end of April. So I imagine I'll be significantly behind you, but still thought I'd say hi.
Lex
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