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  1. linkster

    Is 42 days for SJPDP to Finisterre too long?

    I like to walk about 20km, but that is not a magic number. I have walked in excess of 30km some days. I do like the flexibility of zero or nero days especially in Pamplona, Burgos, León, Astorga ... At least one a week. I have averaged about ~45 days on the Francés. I do not plan ahead. The...
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    Where does the bus to SJPP drop you off?

    Maybe this will help. https://www.busbud.com/en/saint-jean-pied-de-port/s/3610#:~:text=Where%20is%20the%20station%3F,stop%20location%20on%20a%20map. Where is the station? The address of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is 2 Route d'Uhart 64220 Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port France. View this...
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    CF Live Leon to Astorga advice needed

    Here is a bit of a short cut at the end of the day walking into Astorga. Astorga - Peregrino Torture Tower Detour
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    Pilgrim shop in León?

    @AbuelitaWalking Try getting some oversized diswashing gloves in the supermercado ... they may look funky but work well over gloves when it is cold and rainy.
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    CF Live Leon to Astorga advice needed

    I have walked to Villar de Mazarife and San Martin del Camino. The walk to Villa de Mazarife was nicer. The walk to San Marin de Camino was mostly along the road. I did have one of the best pilgrim meals in San Martin del Camino at Albergue Vieira.
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    CF Live Leon to Astorga advice needed

    @MARSKA Try this site. Just click on the León radio button and see what lines up around 20km. https://godesalco.com/plan/frances Then take a loon on gronze.com (Google Chrome will translate for you). ¡Suerte!:D
  7. linkster

    Descents into Hornillos and Hontanas?

    Cyclist racing down from Alto de Mostelares was sketchy.:eek:
  8. linkster

    Do I need better rain gear? (or mental strategy for rain)

    your mileage may vary https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/ymmv
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    Do I need better rain gear? (or mental strategy for rain)

    Rain kit ?.0: Zpacks rain jacket, rain kilt, calf height rain gaiters, and rain mitts. I prefer this kit because it breathes as much as possible while wearing it. YMMV Rain jacket - I like pit zips in a rain jacket, and I also wear a baseball cap under the hood to shield my face. (eyes). Rain...
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    When to start the Camino Frances? Crowds vs weather.

    I have started in late September ~20th at 7:00AM 🤣 from SJPdP. I walked into Santiago on November 1 All Saints Day. I did not encounter a race for beds etc., but I stayed off stages a lot. There were a couple of albergues near the end that were starting to close. Afterward (early November) on...
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    Resting in Burgos

    I have stayed her twice ... just down from the cathedral. https://www.hotelnorteylondres.com/en I have also bookmarked NH for next time. Just across the river outside the city gate. https://www.nh-hotels.com/hotel/nh-collection-palacio-de-burgos
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    Is Logrono worth spending a day off?

    I have not spent a full day off, but I have lingered (recovered) from Calle Laurel the night before. I walked a short day after Logroño to Navarette. The retablo is incredible. There is also a small Michangelo behind the main altar...
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    On bus to Ponferrada - where to from there???

    https://godesalco.com/plan/frances
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    On bus to Ponferrada - where to from there???

    There have been a couple of threads about the Invierno recently. @peregrina2000 indicates in post 26 "When we were still crowd-sourcing the forum Invierno guide (now safely housed in the WisePilgrim app)". https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/invierno-apr-may-2023.80347/#post-1136196
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    No room in the inn? - Coping strategies

    @David Tallan I think you should publish a graphical representation of your decision tree. 🤣
  16. linkster

    Suggestions for a place in Pamplona to spend 2-3 nights before stating CF?

    There was a mini San Fermin festival in late September that I had the chance to experience. No running of the bulls, but a parade. Sights: Catdedral, Meson del Caballo Blanco outdoor bar with a great view of the city walls near the catedral, Calle San Nicolas for tapas bars, Caminoteca for last...
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    Suggestions for a place in Pamplona to spend 2-3 nights before stating CF?

    I have stayed at the Hotel Europa several times. Small room, good breakfast, near Plaza del Castillo.
  18. linkster

    Safety for pre-dawn starts on the Camino Frances

    Maybe one of these would work. I brought one back and it is hanging next to the front door. https://sargadelos.com/en/pendants-and-charms/16372-fetish-no-10-curuxan.html Description: Fetish with silver handle with trisquel. Meaning: Against those who want to rob us.
  19. linkster

    Beyond excited!!

    @ChrisMartin0609 your wife will be just as fed up listening to you stories when you return home. 🤣 I hope you have a great adventure! !Suerte!
  20. linkster

    LIVE from the Camino Willdtrout on the Camino

    @Willdtrout surfing early morning over coffee and not full awake ... I read "wild trout on the Camino". I have thought about fishing a couple of times and was hoping for detail. 🤣 Anyway still hoping for details and some pics. ¡Suerte!

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