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    If you had to choose to skip a part of the route. What would be your choice?

    Bus from Belorado > Burgos ........ save 2 days ......have an extra night in Burgos ....beautiful stop Train from Sahagan > Leon save 2 days ..... stop in Leon for an extra day ....beautiful stop Horse up to O Ceberio and walk on when up there. And lastly; When you arrive at...
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    Between Pamplona and Najera

    It’s Spring where you are and here’s a bit more for your step . Forget the bus back to Viana and walking in , you’re too close to Najera. LaGuardia is only a 20 minutes bus ride , go there. If they drop you off at the bottom bus stop get the elevator to the city gates. Now 4 S , do something...
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    Between Pamplona and Najera

    We stayed three nights in Logrono to play up, we’re getting old On one day we bused back to Viana and walked in luggage free We visited Laguardia (visit the old city underground , great tour) Then we went to the wine festival in Haro Spectacular display in city squate Then mate it was a very...
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    LIVE from the Camino Muddy stretches between Rabanal and Molinaseca

    Even in the best of weather this section is one where care is required Many a rolled ankle etc have occurred on these rocky slopes. Slow up and no records is good advice when planning Rabanal to Molinaseca
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    Transport back from Orisson if full booked

    Many years ago I would have agreed But now down hill kills the knees whilst uphill is a breeze
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    Would I be likely to encounter leeches on the CF in April/May?

    You will get blisters and have sore feet , You should have a head ache at least once or twice when celebrating in Muxia. You will get cold , sweaty and maybe get too much sun if walking too far on some days. You will encounter snooring and flatulence , but mate Relax , You will not come...
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    If you had to choose to skip a part of the route. What would be your choice?

    In 2008 in Melide having shared a table with elderly locals dining at the famous outlet we were told that the Spanish regard Muxia as the finish . That little exchange with the father of the backpack stealing child in the movie The Way about finishing at Muxia indicated from the Spanish point...
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    If you had to choose to skip a part of the route. What would be your choice?

    Just before Burgos or Leon . Sahagan to Leon is very popular with RENFE according to locals in inclement weather . Take 4 days to Muxia , enjoy the peace and that beautiful village Muxia. 16 years ago the kindness of a beautiful german lady , who married a spaniard and opened Bar Lorena ...
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    How many people go right to Orisson?

    I hope you venture to Samos A truely lovely way and warm village. Enjoy and I hope you take a few extra days , we found that out when returning , not just on CF.
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    How many people go right to Orisson?

    What month are you walking ? If I was regimented at 5 pm in the middle of summer …….Adios If winter or just either side it’s a different story …… just . Why are you walking the CF again ? To take longer , to vary , to deviate ? I ask this because I’ve been in St JPP many, many, times . We have...
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    How many people go right to Orisson?

    Great little village is our Valcarlos A Gods send if you continue from GR 65 [ Le Puy ] and avoid stopping St JPP
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    Zubiri or Larrasoana?

    I don’t like Larrasoana , just a personal opinion from a decade plus ago. Zubiri better vibe especially if hard day prior . When we got washed out the first two days ( Valcarlos as Mt was closed & Burguette , a beautiful Hotel in Akerreta was a blessing. And the short cut to Pamplona from there...
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    Is 42 days for SJPDP to Finisterre too long?

    Via Muxia to Finisterre its about right. Distances will increase with fitness , but the 22-25 km principal will prevail. You won't get much more than 3.5km / hour Linz. Coffee breaks , meals during the day , rain , hail , and humour will be 3.5km @ the end .
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    Michelin star restaurant between Sarria and Santiago.

    After a terrible time 15 years ago walking from Sahagan to Leon we now cheat🤫 From Sahagan we “Renfe“ and when in Leon go to: Carea Bistro , Lovely young couple , lovely food 5 minutes from Cathedral Then for sinning we venture off to The Primitivo and those hills🤭
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    WARNING if you're leaving Sarria tomorrow (4th October 2023) ⚠️.

    Not near me 🤫🤫😇
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    Weather predicament at SJPP - which route is safest?

    Valcarlos is a wonderful walk Take 2 days
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    Closures in Foncebadon

    To All Oldies; 65 plus ; Astorga ...........21km plus up hill at the end............please stop @ Rabanal Great little town Rabanal ..........25km to Molinaseca .......down hill except for the lovely early 6km walk into Foncababon . Stop for late lunch Now continue a not so nice or the new more...
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    How busy are July and August usually?

    I love August , my wife does not. Nothing in your back pack , only light clothing. Start each day early and finish at noon / 1pm latest. Enjoy lunch and a rest and in the evening sight see And if in an albergue , sleep near the windows.
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    No room in the inn? - Coping strategies

    Get your accommodation in order for the first week. Stop worrying After 7 days you will know what's it all about . Have a great Camino
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    Pamplona during San Fermines, pros and cons?

    Henry , the lass asked what the atmosphere was like , she has received positive vibes ....yours included. I'm never going to visit a country and judge mate .....not on something that has been going on for 600 yrs. On Family Day , those kids we see in prams and carried on shoulders in the square...

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