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  1. Ian Afloat

    The Camino does NOT start in StJpdP - discuss

    You're right. THE Camino starts in Oviedo. It's called the Primitivo
  2. Ian Afloat

    Starting from St Jean Pied de Port on August 23rd. Advice?

    The climb to Orisson is tough. If it looks like being a hot day take plenty of water. The first time I did it I inhaled about 2 litres of water in an attempt to replace the water I was sweating!
  3. Ian Afloat

    Orisson or onwards to Roncesvalles

    If you are reasonably fit it shouldn't be a problem. It's not a cake walk, but it's not Everest either! I live in Essex, so like you hills of any significance are hard to come by. I am reasonably unfit and middle aged and have done it twice once in 30+ degree heat and blazing sunshine and once...
  4. Ian Afloat

    Daylight late October

    In summer 2017 I did SJ to Moratinos, with repeated 30km+ days in hot weather before my feet gave up. Was planning to go back this summer but didn’t get on the plane due to a recurring back problem...probably would have been ok but didn’t want to risk it...and glad about it given the heatwave...
  5. Ian Afloat

    Daylight late October

    Yes, Franco has a lot to answer for.
  6. Ian Afloat

    Daylight late October

    Hello, Will be continuing my Camino in October from just short of Sahagun. Have about ten days and if I’m feeling up to it I would like to get to Santiago in that time...about 400km. Is there enough proper daylight at that time of the year to average 40km a day? TIA Ian
  7. Ian Afloat

    Camino Frances in August

    Making the descent from say Cirauqui or Monjardin in “visible light” is a fools errand imho. Sunrise on Aug 1st in Burgos is 7.07.
  8. Ian Afloat

    August Camino Famous Bed Race Questions >>

    Never had a problem finding a bed early last August on the first half of the Frances. You might want to book a bunk at Roncesvalles if you think you'll make a late arrival. I always tried to walk so that if the albergues in a small town were full, there was always another town less than an...
  9. Ian Afloat

    Camino Frances in August

    The only problem with this is that it will be dark! That might be fine on the Meseta, but making the descent from the hill towns where many of the albergues are to be found earlier in the walk is a bit hairy (DAMHIKIJK). Besides, you'll be missing about 90 minutes of the landscape!
  10. Ian Afloat

    Camino Frances in August

    Yes it tends to be hot. Most days last year between SJPDP and the half way mark in Moratinos got above 30 Celsius by the early afternoon. ☀️
  11. Ian Afloat

    The Meseta; Burgos to Leon

    Last year on what turned out to be my last Camino day into Moratinos in 34 degree heat, I spied a solitary tree in the middle of a sun scorched field. I thought to myself “that’s me that is”.
  12. Ian Afloat

    ALSA website

    Travelling on the eve of St James’ feast...
  13. Ian Afloat

    ALSA website

    Thanks; the app was successful
  14. Ian Afloat

    ALSA website

    Hello, I’ve been trying to book buses on ALSA’s website and it keeps on failing to complete the transaction: just getting a turning circle after I put in the card details. Is this a common problem or should I buy a tin foil hat?
  15. Ian Afloat

    Best Albergues in SJPP.

    Because they chop them up to power the AC.
  16. Ian Afloat

    Best Albergues in SJPP.

    Still of interest perhaps to new pilgrims and things can change in 2 years.
  17. Ian Afloat

    Best Albergues in SJPP.

    Unfortunately my barge pole is in excess of the dimensions accepted by arlines!
  18. Ian Afloat

    Best Albergues in SJPP.

    Had a great evening at Beilari last year...until the professional Aussie snorer in the bunk below me fell asleep! Earplugs have not been made that could have muffled the sound to an acceptable level
  19. Ian Afloat

    River path to Burgos closed.

    The river route is the one compensation for having to go around what is possibly the world’s most pointless airport.
  20. Ian Afloat

    Sleeping pad

    Leave it at home. Total waste of space and weight.

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