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  1. WestKirsty

    Bilbao airport to Pamplona: Rome2Rio doing my 'ead in!

    Hi! I live here in Bilbao and have taken the airport bus many, many times. And I've also taken the bus to Pamplona, many times. Your first snapshot looks very strange to me. Basically, once you arrive at Bilbao airport and get off the plane, past the customs etc and to the arrivals area where...
  2. WestKirsty

    Camino Irritants

    Reading through this thread brought back a memory from my first Camino. I walked the Norte/Primitivo in the summer of 2016 and like so many, was shocked by the sudden increase in the number of pilgrims - and the change in the atmosphere of the Camino - when the route joined the Frances. Like a...
  3. WestKirsty

    Albergue Availability

    If you are looking at this weekend for bookings, it is a long weekend in Spain. The 1st November is a national holiday and most businesses also give the Monday off as well. So private albergues, hostals and pensions may be fully booked for this reason from Friday to next Tuesday (locals on a...
  4. WestKirsty

    Is my daily average goal too ambitious?

    I agree that starting off at lower distances and building up is really helpful, once you start walking. After a week or so, 28km or so felt comfortable for me. I guess the important thing is to not push yourself too hard in the beginning as you don't want any injuries. I didn't do any specific...
  5. WestKirsty

    Entering France on the bus from Pamplona

    Yes, you can just get on the bus and head to France. Once you're in the EU, you're in and there isn't a border crossing per se getting into France. I've taken the bus from Spain to France several times (though not on the route you're on) and never notice we've crossed the border until I see...
  6. WestKirsty

    Camino Frances from Pamplona February 2022

    I spent a week on the Frances around New Year's (about a month ago) and found the list you mentioned to be accurate and very helpful. I booked my week of accommodation in advance but in the end it wasn't necessary. Like others mentioned, it'd be worth a call ahead (maybe a few days before) to...
  7. WestKirsty

    COVID Restrictions and the Wine Fountain on Camino Frances

    I forgot to say! There's actually a live webcam there as well so you can have a look and see if it is indeed being used. Or even tell your friends/family when you'll be there and wave! The website is here: https://www.irache.com/es/enoturismo/fuente-del-vino.html
  8. WestKirsty

    COVID Restrictions and the Wine Fountain on Camino Frances

    I can confirm the wine fountain is operating! Or at least it was a few weeks ago when I spent a week on the Camino Frances. It's gated, but the gates are open 8:00-20:00 each day. They offer 100L of wine per day and there are signs asking that you just take a small amount. I was there at 9:00 in...
  9. WestKirsty

    LIVE from the Camino 1 week Pamplona to Haro (Frances/Vasco)

    Day 8: Santo Domingo de la Calzada to Haro I was told I needed to leave the albergue by 8 this morning so headed out into the dark. but the Christmas lights were still on so it made for a nice start to the day! I found a bar to have some breakfast and wait for the sky to lighten before heading...
  10. WestKirsty

    LIVE from the Camino 1 week Pamplona to Haro (Frances/Vasco)

    Some have had blankets while others haven't. 50/50. I've been using a super- lightweight sleeping bag that I bought off of Amazon for maybe 30 euros several years back, along with a thermo-light liner and I had just one cold night. That combo has been fine every other night this trip. I used...
  11. WestKirsty

    LIVE from the Camino 1 week Pamplona to Haro (Frances/Vasco)

    Day 7: Nájera to Santo Domingo de la Calzada Had a cold night in the Albergue in Nájera. I had to put on my jacket in the middle of the night, and my toque, as I just couldn't sleep for the cold. It was 1 degree out when I started walking this morning but felt warmer moving so was happy to get...
  12. WestKirsty

    LIVE from the Camino 1 week Pamplona to Haro (Frances/Vasco)

    Days 5/6: Logroño to Nåjera Took a rest day in Logroño yesterday. There was thick fog all day so the temperatures were low. Went from hiking in a t-shirt the day before to 2 layers of morino wool and a down jacket, toque and gloves. Felt like I didn't get to really see the place but the fog...
  13. WestKirsty

    LIVE from the Camino 1 week Pamplona to Haro (Frances/Vasco)

    Day 4: Los Arcos/Torres del Río to Logroño I've been posting in another thread on the forum about part of my day so apologies for the duplication. But as I said I'd post updates here, want to keep that up! In my day 3 update, I mentioned an encounter with a fully naked, masturbating man in the...
  14. WestKirsty

    LIVE from the Camino 1 week Pamplona to Haro (Frances/Vasco)

    Hi! I've always travelled by bus between Bilbao and Pamplona. It's a 2 hour bus ride, and costs about 15 euros. The bus company is called La Union and you can by tickets in advance on their website. Buen Camino! (and do check out the Cookie Shop in Pamplona :P)
  15. WestKirsty

    LIVE from the Camino 1 week Pamplona to Haro (Frances/Vasco)

    Day 3: Ayegui to Los Arcos Interesting day today! I was alone in the municipal Albergue in Ayegui last night and it was a bit bizzare to be alone in such a big building. The Albergue is in the sports centre so listened to a rousing game of pádel until 9pm then heard the staff lock up the...
  16. WestKirsty

    LIVE from the Camino 1 week Pamplona to Haro (Frances/Vasco)

    Day 2: Puente de la Reina to Ayegui Another fabulous day of walking! Beautiful sunshine all day with just a few clouds. A cool, crisp start to the day but I was walking in a t-shirt by mid-morning. In the end it was just 2 of us in the Albergue last night so a bit odd (there are 94 beds in...
  17. WestKirsty

    LIVE from the Camino 1 week Pamplona to Haro (Frances/Vasco)

    I'm wearing my Merrill hiking shoes. They're well worn and looks like this will be our last adventure together :( I have gators for bad weather but so far haven't needed them!
  18. WestKirsty

    LIVE from the Camino 1 week Pamplona to Haro (Frances/Vasco)

    I'll actually only be on the Vasco one day (Santo Domingo del Calzada to Haro). Sorry, I probably shouldn't have put it in the heading as it's a bit misleading! I hope to do the full Vasco one day soon though...maybe Easter!
  19. WestKirsty

    LIVE from the Camino 1 week Pamplona to Haro (Frances/Vasco)

    Hello! Ive been posting some questions/comments in other threads about a possible winter Camino and I decided to go ahead with it and had my first day walking today. I said I'd post updates so here is my first! I should note that I live in Bilbao so for me it's quite simple to get to several of...
  20. WestKirsty

    LIVE from the Camino We're open in Nájera !

    Thanks for the comments! This website has been really helpful: http://www.aprinca.com/alberguesinvierno/ Not much open in Nájera but I've called a private Albergue and have a bed reserved. Thanks again for the help!

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