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  1. joecamino

    Where is the steep and lengthen rocky (pebbles) descent?

    Wow, this thread's bringing back memories! I went into my Camino well aware of the major climbs, but pretty clueless about the big descents. Reading this, I can remember every one mentioned. I can't imagine getting through them without hiking poles.
  2. joecamino

    Advice of those who have walked May/June

    Hello. This is a great time to go! I walked my CF in 2017, leaving SJPDP on May 5th. I caught all kinds of weather in that time frame-- from rain, to a heat wave in Galicia-- but most days were quite pleasant. Beyond that, walking this time of year I saw everything in it's spring glory! A...
  3. joecamino

    Repeating the camino - opinions please!

    Just wanted to say "Wow!" Twelve years between your first and second-- fourteen more years of living before your third. I have to think you brought three very different perspectives to your Camino's, and saw the Camino change a great deal over that time. Would love to hear more if you care to...
  4. joecamino

    Disaster strikes

    Of course! Yes, Honey Badger served me well. Rented her from Velobur in Burgos.
  5. joecamino

    23 days to walk Camino Frances in May

    I also cycled this stretch, and thought it was a great adventure! This approach might also give you an extra week to see more of the Camino, including the Meseta. More info on my experience here. Buen Camino!
  6. joecamino

    Disaster strikes

    Ouch- sorry to hear about that. :( I can only speak to the stretch between Burgos and Leon-- I chose to cycle that part of a StPdP to Santiago walk in 2017. For the most part you'll find it a breeze-- a lot of road riding and minimal climbing. The one exception I can recall was on my first...
  7. joecamino

    Hiking at Night?

    Whoa! I remember what a bitch that was in early afternoon. Can't imagine walking it in the dark
  8. joecamino

    between Burgos and Leon

    If you do go this route, you may find this helpful :) https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/biking-through-meseta.55133/#post-627070
  9. joecamino

    Biking through meseta

    Humbertico, I did what you're describing last year. Walked from SJPdP to Burgos, cycled to Leon, and then continued on foot to Santiago. Instead of 8-9 days crossing this meseta, it took 3 (and it would have been 2 but for a rainstorm that stopped me in Sahagun) You've many options, but I...
  10. joecamino

    How do I receive mail from home along the CF?

    There's no shortage of places to mail a letter. If you want to be able to receive mail, your best bet might be a virtual mailbox service. Most can receive your mail, open and scan it, and notify you with a link for viewing it. They can then store, forward or shred the physical copy. I've...
  11. joecamino

    How long and steep are the downhills going from St Jean to Roncesvalles?

    You've gotten great advice here. (I remember that drop into Zubiri was a bear!) While you focused on the front end of the trip, there are descents later that will make you very glad you brought poles. The climbs will become easier-- you will get more fit as you walk. But descents like the...
  12. joecamino

    Starting from SJPdP tomorrow, thankyou to all!

    Buen camino!
  13. joecamino

    Fitness level

    Hello Luc, Congrats on your decision! I walked out of SJPdP exactly one year ago, more than 50 lbs overweight. Forty days after leaving, I walked into Santiago-- a bit lighter, and a lot more confident in newly discovered skills. A month before leaving, I'd posted a similar question. The...
  14. joecamino

    **4 Day Walking Route Needed please for Sarria to Santiago**

    Lisa, a lot of good advice here. I just walked this stretch 7-10 days ago, so it's still fresh. I stayed in Morgade one night, and don't think you'd miss much taxiing in from Sarria. Only things I recall on that stretch were a lot of loose dogs, and a small village that smelled like manure on...
  15. joecamino

    In León- now what?

    Thanks again for the info. I'll be in Astorga tomorrow night. Looks like next big decision is whether to stop in Rabanal or Foncebadón. Any concensus here? If I can cover Astorga to Foncebadón in a day, I think that brings Ponferrada into range for the following day. But doing the stretch...
  16. joecamino

    In León- now what?

    Thanks everyone for the tips. I pulled 300 lbs of Joe + pack over The Pyrenees three weeks ago. O Cebreiro can find someone else to scare! :)
  17. joecamino

    In León- now what?

    OK, I know the answer is something like "Keep heading West!" ;) but I am hoping for suggestions folks might have on good stopping points, places one shouldn't (or ought to) miss, etc. I'll probably average 20-25km daily, with some long and short days mixed in. Thanks!
  18. joecamino

    LIVE from the Camino Is it all hills??

    Eddie, congrats and Buen Camino! I left St Jean 17 days ago, and am now in Burgos. Those hills are still fresh in my mind-- and that wonderful river stretch you mentioned. I didn't see in your post whether you're using walking sticks. I recommend them highly, as others did for me. Here are...
  19. joecamino

    LIVE from the Camino Latest news Roncesvalles

    Has anyone else received this message when trying to book? "la fecha indicada está fuera de temporada" Tried several times to reserve for Sat May 6th, but struck out. I could understand if it was full, but "out of season"??
  20. joecamino

    Lodging on first few days

    In a week I start walking. I'm feeling a bit intimidated by The Pyrenees, but have decided to start at St Jean anyway, and take the Valcarlos route. Do the municipal albergues in Valcarlos / Roncesvalles accept reservations? Are there other lodging options there that do? Is Valcarlos the...

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