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  1. Al the optimist

    Accommodations along the way for Camino Frances

    Last week we returned from walking Pamplona to Burgos. No bed shortage in albergues. They were only half full most nights.
  2. Al the optimist

    Burgos train station to Camino trail

    I took the train from Madrid to Burgos Rosa de Lima train station rom Charmartin last month. Immediately outside is a bus stop. The number 23 (I think) takes you to Plaza de Espana (the Terminus) in Burgos centre. I think it took about 20 minutes and cost les than 2 euros. I think the bus runs...
  3. Al the optimist

    Most challenging sections on the Camino Frances

    Thank you. Most kind. Does ANYONE make it past that cafe?
  4. Al the optimist

    Most challenging sections on the Camino Frances

    I like going down to Molinasecca as well (although cautiously to start with). I once in bad weather did part of the early bit on the road. Reaching Acebo gives a sense of achievement doesn't it? I have always enjoying that first café! Last time I stayed in Acebo at the albergue attached to the...
  5. Al the optimist

    Tafalla

    So glad the storm happened 2 hours AFTER we finished walking for the day.
  6. Al the optimist

    Tafalla

    I recently took a friend on the Frances. He was a Camino Virgin and had only a week for his holiday. We stayed in St Jean on arrival. We then walked to Orisson, Roncessvalles, Zubiri and on the fourth day into a crowded San Fermin in Pamplona which we left that same evening boarding a Madrid...
  7. Al the optimist

    A good place to leave for Norte

    I have walked the El Salvador twice, once in glorious sunshine. That time I rate it as the best views I have encountered. Then again I have not walked the Primitivo, which many rate highly. Why not the El Salvador then the Primitivo? Then save the Norte for a walk from Irun?
  8. Al the optimist

    Walking from Burgos on 10th April to SDC.

    Off - 2 weeks! As always it is getting hard to concentrate on other things now.
  9. Al the optimist

    Walking from Burgos on 10th April to SDC.

    Continuing from where I had to leave off last year for lack of time. I hated leaving it as I was just getting into the Camino Karma.
  10. Al the optimist

    Urban Myths

    True I guess. On the Frances this summer I met an American woman who had lived there for over 20 years. She covered every inch except her eyes as she burnt if the sun got to her.
  11. Al the optimist

    Camino Phrases and Titles

    What annoys me is that nothing anyone says annoys me!
  12. Al the optimist

    Extra time in Santiago

    Visit Ivar and meet John?
  13. Al the optimist

    60th birthday on Camino where to stay

    Only managed 2 on the Camino, both in Burgos. Great City. PS Like you about the nearing 70.
  14. Al the optimist

    Boo Hoo

    I walked in Burgos 2 weeks ago tomorrow. Spent some time with friends I had met since St Jean. I was really sad to be leaving the Camino but family needs must come first. But today I am reflecting on where I would otherwise be. Would O'Cebreiro be my destination tomorrow? First Camino I have...
  15. Al the optimist

    Flights booked....

    Ready for tomorrow. Checked French Air Traffic Controllers and SNCF not striking. (See miracles do happen sometimes). Have given into temptation and packed the bag. 3.2 kilos.
  16. Al the optimist

    Flights booked....

    PS I will be leaving Burgos on the 1st. So who knows? Disfruta!
  17. Al the optimist

    Flights booked....

    I walk out of SJPdp on 17th heading for Burgos by 29th. Who knows maybe our paths will cross? Buen Camino both.
  18. Al the optimist

    Peregrino Torture Tower

    I also remember the old way Falcon and was disappointed it had been closed off last time I walked into Astorga.
  19. Al the optimist

    Travel from Fromista to Santander

    I have no idea where you are from or if you have booked your flights. But if you haven't and are going to the UK may I just inform you of what I will be doing soon. I will only walk to Burgos, get the bus to Bilbao and fly to Manchester
  20. Al the optimist

    Too old?

    As has been said you have experience and you know your comparative fitness and health with regard to previous times. Why not the CF again? On the whole more opportunities for shorter days, transport if necessary, especially if concerned about more difficult days and more support available if...

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