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  1. Gabe_Way

    Still As Busy?

    Hello, I'll arrive by plane in San Sebastian tomorrow morning. My plan was to take a couple of trains to go to SJPDP, stay two nights and start on the 5th for the Francès. But... At this point, I'm considering doing the Del Norte. It's beautiful and it's not empty either from what I have...
  2. Gabe_Way

    Anyone planning to walk the Camino in May 2019

    Ok, for what is worth it, I can tell you that traveling solo is the best thing you can do! Not only can you learn a lot by being with yourself, but to me, it's the real way to travel. It gives me a wonderful sense of freedom. When you are solo, you don't have to deal with anybody. You do what...
  3. Gabe_Way

    SJPDP to Roncesvalles. Stop in Valcarlos? Or go the Napoleon Route?

    Thank you. That would be a wonderful achievement.
  4. Gabe_Way

    SJPDP to Roncesvalles. Stop in Valcarlos? Or go the Napoleon Route?

    Ok so, the lightning kinda freaks me out :) I guess I'll just look at the forecast a few hours earlier, and at worst I'll stay in town till it clears. Thanks for your reply!
  5. Gabe_Way

    SJPDP to Roncesvalles. Stop in Valcarlos? Or go the Napoleon Route?

    Yeah, I'll do that. Thanks. Speaking of Galcia's thunderstorms, what month was it?
  6. Gabe_Way

    SJPDP to Roncesvalles. Stop in Valcarlos? Or go the Napoleon Route?

    Thanks. I'll stay a couple of nights in San Sebastian when I'll do the Camino del Norte. :) Napoleon wil depend on the weather.
  7. Gabe_Way

    SJPDP to Roncesvalles. Stop in Valcarlos? Or go the Napoleon Route?

    Thank you for the tip :) I'll keep that in mind!
  8. Gabe_Way

    SJPDP to Roncesvalles. Stop in Valcarlos? Or go the Napoleon Route?

    Ok, well... In my life a did quite a few 'dangerous' things. I have done skydiving, canopies above the tropical dry forest in Costa Rica, I have climbed the Chichen Itza Pyramid all the way up and rapidly descended it as if they were regular steps, I have done surfing for the first time with...
  9. Gabe_Way

    If I already have the credential, do I still have to register in SJPD anyway?

    Thanks a lot for this! :) Yeah, it helps!
  10. Gabe_Way

    SJPDP to Roncesvalles. Stop in Valcarlos? Or go the Napoleon Route?

    Thanks for replying :) Can you please elaborate more on the 'Many have come to grief on the rocky water paths?' 😲
  11. Gabe_Way

    SJPDP to Roncesvalles. Stop in Valcarlos? Or go the Napoleon Route?

    Thanks, Robert! I have finally opted to stay two nights in SJPD. I'll go back to San Sebastian sometime, but at this point, I'm really excited and focused on the Camino. I'll start from there, and hopefully, I'll be able to complete all the stages, until Muxia and Finisterre. Fingers crossed.
  12. Gabe_Way

    SJPDP to Roncesvalles. Stop in Valcarlos? Or go the Napoleon Route?

    Yeah, it's me in the avatar :) So, yeah, that's what I'd like to do. But in order to take Napoleon, I have to be sure that the weather is perfectly clear. Otherwise, it would make no sense. Even with fog or just overcast. Maybe we all overthink these this too much. I mean, it's just the...
  13. Gabe_Way

    SJPDP to Roncesvalles. Stop in Valcarlos? Or go the Napoleon Route?

    Thanks for the info. So, the only thing is they say the Valcarlos route has a lot of walking with cars on your side. But yeah, I agree with that. Plus, the real 'Battle of Roncesvalles' was in Valcarlos. And I have heard that it's beautiful. So, it's Brierley's fault basically. The real one...
  14. Gabe_Way

    SJPDP to Roncesvalles. Stop in Valcarlos? Or go the Napoleon Route?

    Thanks. This could be another way to approach it. So, I might take it into consideration because I'll stay in St. Jean for two days.
  15. Gabe_Way

    SJPDP to Roncesvalles. Stop in Valcarlos? Or go the Napoleon Route?

    Oh, thanks for this, though we are here for walking. :) So, I'd rather spend more time in SJPDP until the weather clears. But good to know anyway; one never knows what happens and even if somebody might need it. Thanks!
  16. Gabe_Way

    SJPDP to Roncesvalles. Stop in Valcarlos? Or go the Napoleon Route?

    Right, but I really want to get into the 'Camino mood' as soon as I can. So, I think I'd rather spend a couple of days in St. Jean. :) Plus, San Sebastian is way more expensive!
  17. Gabe_Way

    SJPDP to Roncesvalles. Stop in Valcarlos? Or go the Napoleon Route?

    Right, and if I booked in advance and the weather sucked, the road would be closed and I'll lose the money. Hmmm... I think I'll just figure it out in the morning and if the weather is completely clear I'll take the Napoleon, but I'll stop at Orrison just for lunch and a break, and then head...
  18. Gabe_Way

    SJPDP to Roncesvalles. Stop in Valcarlos? Or go the Napoleon Route?

    Yeh I agreee :) It's completely unpredictable now. It can happen right after Orisson or Valcarlos like you rightly pointed out.
  19. Gabe_Way

    SJPDP to Roncesvalles. Stop in Valcarlos? Or go the Napoleon Route?

    Ok thanks! I'm actually fascinated by both routes, so it's hard to decide. I'm overthinking it! :) So, ok, if it's good weather I can safely say I shouldn't have problems walking it all in one day. That's not what concerns me. What I'm afraid of, it's actually being struck by a sudden...
  20. Gabe_Way

    SJPDP to Roncesvalles. Stop in Valcarlos? Or go the Napoleon Route?

    Hey guys, I'll start on 5 May. Now, I'm totally torn on a few things. First off, I'm flying to San Sebastian, and I booked a night there, but now I'm having second thoughts. Like maybe I should spend two days in SJPDP, and relax and enjoy before starting on May 5th. Or, just spend one night in...

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