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I felt intimidated that I didn't know enough Spanish in 2014 walking my first Camino. I didn't trust my basic knowledge of the language having lived most of my life in southern California.
My second Camino was abandoned after three gruelling days of heat and isolation of the Camino Mozarabe...
Hiking the Camino really began to be fun when I realized the exciting & liberating feeling of having only just a few things to do each day while I was exsisting as a carefree vagabond!
Do the best you can to prepare. You've gotten plenty of great advice from some incredible people here, and...
I too stayed there Spring 2014, and found it to be as advertised. Next time, I would stay in-town, I foynd I really enjoy the vibe and energy of the community. Though it was nice, I didn't experience that being isolated up on the hill.
Buen Camino
Similar to Sole to Soul above, the Valcarlos route was clear, where the Napoleon Route was "not suggested" by the Pilgrim Office in late April 2014. The
Valcarlos route is a beautiful walk from SJPDP to Roncevalles. Easy going through Valcarlos, then I found the going much steeper going uphill...
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