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  1. James van Hemert

    Zubiri or Larrasoana?

    I stayed at San Nicolas in April 2022. Excellent communal meal. Cozy and elegant dining room. Beds good. But beware! Overnight the hospitaleros moved all the trekking poles inside unbeknownst to me. In the morning I left early at 7 am. Door locked behind me and where are the poles? I waited an...
  2. James van Hemert

    Booking Auberge Borda

    Send an email to Borda. The owner is responsive. If Napolean route is closed they can help arrange for a taxi. Do go ahead and reserve at one of those places regardless! They are wonderful and you will likely meet your first pilgrimage family peeps.
  3. James van Hemert

    Hydration pack or water bottles?

    I used a Gatorade water bottle strapped on to my pack strap with shockcords. Easy to drink while on the go. It lasted the entire Frances Camino--over 30 days. Gatorade is a particularly robust bottle with an excellent twist cap. And, yes, there are plenty of drinking fountains. No need to buy...
  4. James van Hemert

    Planning for April 2024

    You will enjoy rain in Galicia! 🌦
  5. James van Hemert

    Borda Albergue Services ?

    I stayed there last year. Excellent stay with some welcome lemonade in the afternoon, outstanding pilgrim dinner with introductions, and a very simple breakfast. No sit down lunch. They offered lunch picnic items--baquette, snack, drink, apple--for 8 euros, but it wasn't worth it. The bread was...
  6. James van Hemert

    Top 2 rest days places

    Big cities: Pamplona Leon Burgos OR Smaller towns: Logrono Estella Astorga
  7. James van Hemert

    Albergue de Peregrinos Emaus in Burgos

    I stayed here in April of 2022 and it was such a blessing! I arrived in the pouring rain with many blisters and was embraced by the love of the hospitaleros. A highlight of my pilgrimage.
  8. James van Hemert

    After years of dreaming I've pulled the trigger and booked my flights!

    Buen camino JustJack! We care. I walked my first camino last spring. Flew out of Vancouver, left cool rainy weather for more cool rainy. Whatever the weather you will be warmed by the people you meet. Ultreia!
  9. James van Hemert

    weather October rain

    Expect plenty of rain! It will be rainy season.😅☔ Pamplona averages almost 7 inches in October. Expect even more rain in November as you travel. But do not be discouraged! Get good gear. Here on the wet coast of BC we say there is no such thing as bad weather, only poor clothing choices. Buen...
  10. James van Hemert

    First time Camino Frances Sep 2021

    Hello Duane We are practically neighbours. I live in Cowichan Bay, just up over the Malahat. I too am hoping to make the pilgrimage in September/ October of 2021.
  11. James van Hemert

    First time Camino Frances Sep 2021

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