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  1. Colette Z

    No room at the inn (Najera)

    I’m one of two hospitaleros at the Najera public albergue €6/night starting May 1-16th. It’s got 50 beds and it’s just over the town stone bridge.
  2. Colette Z

    Auberge Borda

    Yes
  3. Colette Z

    Auberge Borda

    I stayed there this past Oct 2023. It’s very nice, Laurence the owner very good, beautiful dormitory with privacy curtains, 4 bunk beds per room and gender designated WCs. However, Laurence gave a talk at dinner about the Camino Frances that irked me when he went on about how comercial and dirty...
  4. Colette Z

    Variante MONTEJURRA -Pte la Reina to Estella

    It was incredible, 13 km from Villatuerta (31km total Pte la Reina to Luquin Tiago’s Albergue). Easy to find the start in Villatuerta and path well marked as it was the original Camino route before moving it through Estella. It’s a lot of climbing but I loved it. Highly recommend if you’re...
  5. Colette Z

    Variante MONTEJURRA -Pte la Reina to Estella

    Perhaps that includes the first big ascents to Mañeru out of La Reina
  6. Colette Z

    Variante MONTEJURRA -Pte la Reina to Estella

    Thanks @Peregrinopaul. Did you enter the variant before Estella or at Irache? I was thinking to enter before Estella thus bypassing Estella (been there in 2017 and lots of pilgrims walking right now) and continue to Tiago’s Albergue but it’s a 30km+ day and I don’t know the elevation changes or...
  7. Colette Z

    Variante MONTEJURRA -Pte la Reina to Estella

    Ok thanks as I calculated about 32 km. I phoned Tiago in Luquin who has the Albergue there and he says it’s marked and used but quiet. Otherwise taking it only from Irache the next day from Estella is too short.
  8. Colette Z

    Variante MONTEJURRA -Pte la Reina to Estella

    Can anyone advise me on the Montejurra Variante between Puente la Reina / Estella / Los Arcos ? It starts 1/2 way to Estella and continues 1/2 way to Los Arcos. Can’t figure out distance from Pte La Reina to Luquin on the Variante Montejurra. Is it interesting? Is it worth it? Im not worried...
  9. Colette Z

    How does Tour de Mont Blanc compare to CF?

    Great thank you. There are about 4 days on the Salvador and Camino Primitivo that are ascents to 1350, 1400, 1650m with similar descents. I agree it’s about speed. I’ll PM you for more. BTW loved skiing in Klosters.
  10. Colette Z

    How does Tour de Mont Blanc compare to CF?

    What physical skill level is needed for the TMB (just did the Salvador + Primitivo last November)? Does one have to walk it as a group package or can it be planned privately
  11. Colette Z

    November Camino - (F) alone?

    We are now at last 16 on the Primitivo in Lugo accumulated over the past few stages vs only 8 a few days ago. Its nice as no fighting for beds, it’s a quiet Camino but one is never alone.
  12. Colette Z

    What was your experience on the Valcarlos Route?

    I agree 100%. I walked Valcarlos in mid March, through mostly forest, challenging for constant ups and downs, over/under/ around big uprooted trees, across big spring streams, very little road walk given the day before I started a Korean pilgrim was killed walking the road. I too feel that the...
  13. Colette Z

    83 years young

    My hero’s!
  14. Colette Z

    83 years young

    Wow love the idea as I always walk alone miss a great way to help and not be alone. Thanks!
  15. Colette Z

    Bottom bunks

    I likewise get up 1-2 times and whenever I book ahead (private or municipal) I do request with a bit of begging, a bottom bunk. I’ve been pretty lucky. Other times I’ve asked a young pilgrim to switch offering a modest dinner or a drink etc. only had a refusal once.
  16. Colette Z

    LIVE from the Camino STOLEN from Foncebadon cafe 10am Sunday Oct 2, 2022

    If an albergue asks me to leave my shoes (Hokas) in a common area, I bag them and put them inside discreetly. Bit then I walk off season
  17. Colette Z

    LIVE from the Camino STOLEN from Foncebadon cafe 10am Sunday Oct 2, 2022

    It’s ok to feel ticked off and I’m sure disappointed. I sympathize with you and understood your post. It’s disappointing to have something happen so early on this adventure. Perhaps if you’re near a larger city soon you can get a cheap reflective jacket at Decathalon. Please stay safe on the...
  18. Colette Z

    November Camino - (F) alone?

    Depending on your dates I’m Canadian and will walk the Salvador + Primitivo starting Oct 21st from Leon if you want to buddy up.
  19. Colette Z

    Seeking A Unique Property with home and area with open wall space

    Does anyone remember the stone house with art workshop for sale at Tricastelo (before Samos)?
  20. Colette Z

    Seeking A Unique Property with home and area with open wall space

    Check out KYCERO it’s a real estate and rental website for Spain, Portugal (I get daily listings). I find is much superior to Idealista.com

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