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  1. mspath

    LIVE from the Camino The old man and his shop in Castrojeriz is alive and kickin’!

    For all of us who walked the Camino Frances in the "good old days" this gentle man in Castrojeriz was both a poet and a thinker in his special shop. The name of this kindly gentleman/shopkeeper is Senor Amancio Yagüez. See http://www.castrojeriz.com/foro/viewtopic.php?t=4515 For the exact...
  2. mspath

    Weather in November on the Frances and the Portugues

    For many recent posts re walking in autumn ie October/November see this earlier thread. The days can be golden but you must be prepared for cold. In past years it was my favorite time to walk. Whenever/wherever you do go Buen camino.
  3. mspath

    Night stage recommendation?

    In 1988 the day Président Mitterand was re-elected here in France my husband and I were hiking in the mountains. The trailhead refuge keeper had gone to vote so we were alone with the stars above. En-Paris (plateau et revers oriental) ...What splendor. After all these years we still remember...
  4. mspath

    Atypical/memorable albergues on Camino Francés?

    michal.don, The albergue to which you refer sounds like Convento de San Antón just east of Castrojeriz. https://www.gronze.com/castilla-y-leon/burgos/convento-san-anton#albergues Like other seasoned pilgrims I have many great memories of stops during 10 years of walking, ie 450 nights, in...
  5. mspath

    Oct/Nov

    gini007, Autumn is a great time to walk with generally golden days and cool nights. Although during past years albergues on the CF started to close mid October there was always some place open. The hospitaleros usually know what was open on the next section. Walking in late autumn I usually...
  6. mspath

    LIVE from the Camino Live from Valcarlos

    Glad that you have arrived and that you have a reservation. Be sure that you carry snacks for the journey tomorrow since there is no shop on the way up to Roncesvalles. Buen camino!
  7. mspath

    Can I buy poles in SJPP on a Sunday ?

    In SJPdP Direction Compostelle/Boutique du Pelerin is a good place to buy poles. See their web re their hours.
  8. mspath

    List of Churches - Sarria to Santiago

    To help with your planning here is a Google Map of Parishes/Churches along the camino where you might attend mass. Although the map is dated 2010 hopefully the churches still are in use.
  9. mspath

    Heavy snow in Foncebadon

    Camino Frances towards O Cebreiro near La Laguna November 30, 2012 on the biking path! Shaggy with snow these huge pines resembled fairy tale phantoms .
  10. mspath

    Heavy snow in Foncebadon

    I'm there in memory and hoping all who are there are safe and snug indoors.
  11. mspath

    Bike rental at Ponferrada

    Welcome to the forum. For bike rental throughout Spain and Portugal look at the services of Bikeiberia and Cyclying rentals Be sure to check out info in the forum section Bicycling on the Camino for many varied posts re cycling. Good luck with your plans. Wherever/however you do go Buen camino!
  12. mspath

    Hotel Continental, St Jean PdP

    Check out what Trip Advisor says re a very recent visit at the Continental. If money is not a problem try the Hotel Les Pyrénées. The Remparts is more affordable. However during past years I always stayed at 55 rue de La Citadelle and loved it; opening the red door of that simple municipal...
  13. mspath

    Descent into Roncesvalles

    Although it was years ago I have walked both paths down from Ibaneta. The forest way can be slippery and covered in roots which could catch your foot. The road route always seemed easy. This photo from winter 2007 shows the view of Roncesvalles from the road route in snow.
  14. mspath

    February Albergues Availability

    Welcome to the forum! You must be very excited since your journey will begin soon. Do check out this earlier thread for helpfull info re walking the French way this year ie in February 2024. Post #3 has many tips that you may find useful re weather, clothing/kit, and food. During past years...
  15. mspath

    ALBERGUES Cizur Menor to Uterga

    You need not follow the often busy N 121 but walk from the airport to Berian and then south on the quiet local roads to Tiebas. If you zoom in on the Google airport map which I linked in my post you will see these local roads.
  16. mspath

    Where to stay in O Cebreiro

    Check this list gronze with many places to stay in O Cebreiro https://www.gronze.com/etapa/villafranca-bierzo/cebreiro
  17. mspath

    ALBERGUES Cizur Menor to Uterga

    MARSKA, PS, I did a Tiebas walk around alone in January 2010 to avoid the climb/descent of the Alto de Perdon in icy conditions. Stayed then at the old Tiebas albergue and ate at the community center; the local caritas was outstanding. ...You can read my blog of those winter days in this...
  18. mspath

    ALBERGUES Cizur Menor to Uterga

    MARSKA, You might simply stay at a place near the airport before you set off on your camino. Check the possibilitie shown on Google maps near/at Noain Pamplona airport. https://maps.app.goo.gl/qKCgHnLg1siT7Q389 Next day you could avoid Pamplona and the Alto de Perdon entirely. From the...
  19. mspath

    Walking the Francés

    Fellow walker D. Madill in his 2014 blog Galician Granaries provides extensive research re the history/location/protection of these vernacular structures. https://madillcamino2014.blogspot.com/2015/10/placeholder-appendix-b.html?m=1
  20. mspath

    The church of San Tirso, Palas de Rei

    You might write to the church office. Here is an email address parroquiapalasderey@gmail.com The welcoming atmosphere of the clergy and congregation is noted in comments cited in this Google description . Good luck in your research

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