Search results for query: *

  1. Steve5000

    Advice please

    Welcome Cindy. Walk your own Camino and ignore any negative comments - don't even look at them! The Camino - and Spain generally - is so special that whatever technique or assistance allows you to participate and complete your route, is definitely worth it. You have lots of helpful specific...
  2. Steve5000

    Which Brierley stage stops should I NOT skip?

    We had one of those one day - joke! - over who was going to pay for all the great Vino Tinto from Navarre (not Rioja) that was consumed!
  3. Steve5000

    Which Brierley stage stops should I NOT skip?

    I would echo this sentiment from my recent CF - I didn't take the Brierley or any other guides - and tended to veer away from the structured, regimented stages. (I've spent most of my professional and family life with a high degree of planning and structure for some very obvious reasons (!) so...
  4. Steve5000

    RETHINK walking the Frances

    At the risk of being (more) controversial, walk your own Camino, plan your own way, ignore the noise and enjoy the experience. I would never suggest dismissing the facts but please get everything in proportion &/or context...
  5. Steve5000

    Spend a day in SJPP, or just start the walk?

    Thanks NL for the insight and your experience - much appreciated. No single solution but great guidance on the realities of this challenging leg. I will plan to split and stop in Valcarlos unless I hear any other compelling opinions from the community.
  6. Steve5000

    Spend a day in SJPP, or just start the walk?

    Great advice from the experienced Pilgrims - thanks for your guidance. Another question if I may; I'm starting from SJPP on March 24. I've done the research but I'm still uncertain whether to walk directly to Roncesvalles or to overnight in Valcarlos? I've done a fair amount of training/prep but...

❓How to ask a question

How to post a new question on the Camino Forum.

Latest posts

This site is run by Ivar at

in Santiago de Compostela.
This site participates in the Amazon Affiliate program, designed to provide a means for Ivar to earn fees by linking to Amazon
Official Camino Passport (Credential) | 2024 Camino Guides