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  1. Jeff Mayor

    Must see or favorite sites

    We have our Missions in California!
  2. Jeff Mayor

    SAINT-JEAN (1st Day) failure rate 40%?!

    Valcarlos is dreamy and less crowded.
  3. Jeff Mayor

    Trail markers from 2001

    I remember him. He/she looks like a take on Miro.
  4. Jeff Mayor

    LIVE from the Camino Valcarlos route! Days 1 & 2

    Did the Valcarlos last June. The road walking was not as bad or as long as I anticipated. The second day climb is steep but wonderful through an enchanted forest. Some rain and quite farm roads. On 06/23 when I walked the Valcarlos, the napoleon route was completely fogged in.
  5. Jeff Mayor

    Valcarlos route

    Joe, Depending on weather, the first day on the Valcarlos is very doable in 4 hrs. or less. Gentle climb and scenic pastureland and farms. Really enjoyed it on 23.06.21. Day 2 has some real challenges to it. Very enchanting forest walking and steep climbs. More dirt a than asphalt. If you have...
  6. Jeff Mayor

    Camino this April

    Coming from the US, the vibe I get is to look toward 2022.
  7. Jeff Mayor

    Is Camino Frances a Rat Race in April/May?

    Every year has its own characteristic vibe but after 13 caminos over 15 years I can not recall once having to sleep outside.
  8. Jeff Mayor

    Seeking advice from multi-camino peregrinos for a mid Oct start

    Montserrat to Logroño to Burgos
  9. Jeff Mayor

    Changing Routes

    Lourdes to SJDP approx. 6 days walk. Lourdes to Jaca approx. 10 days; depending of Ks per day obviously.
  10. Jeff Mayor

    Changing Routes

    Consider the Aragón route either starting in Olonon Ste Marie France and walk over the mountain, or begin in Jaca (via a bus to Canfra Estation in Spain)
  11. Jeff Mayor

    pack weight

    10 percent body weight is a good target to aim for.
  12. Jeff Mayor

    Favorite albergue in the Camino Frances

    Couldn’t agree more with your comments. When I was there last September for the town harvest festival, 3 pilgrims had been staying at the albergue for multiple nights; up to a week. Christine told me in a year she would like to sell it in case anyone is interested.
  13. Jeff Mayor

    Offering a university course, suggestions for topics to include?

    Lots of great pilgrimage suggestions. Don’t forget The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe is the number one Catholic pilgrimage (more than the Vatican or Jerusalem) and the 3rd most visited sacred site in the world. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_of_Our_Lady_of_Guadalupe
  14. Jeff Mayor

    Most hotels on bookings.com almost full for November?

    I think the short answer is yes they have limited bookings. Just left Santiago after 3 days. The cheapest room Booking.com had was 130 Euro per night. Stayed with the wonderful people at Albergue Lavacolla 12 miles away on the airport bus route 1.50 Euro each way 15 minute trip. Buses run 7 days...
  15. Jeff Mayor

    Alternative Route - Camino Frances

    Sounds like you may want to consider coming over the Somport Pass through Canfrac to Jaca.: known as the Aragonese Route (check it out). It connects with the CF at Eunate (near Puerto de Reina). If you plan on passing through Pamploma, you can take a local bus to Sanquesa (one hour) and catch a...
  16. Jeff Mayor

    Walking the Camino in late September to Early October

    Adding another voice to the conversation. My pack is 36L and I try to bring only clothing etc. that have multiple uses. With that in mind, I've found it handy to bring a dark gray pullover cashmere sweater that I can sleep in or wear over a wicking shirt in the morning or under a rain jacket if...

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