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  1. norfolk-keith

    Valcarlos route

    Hi TanBrack I did the Valcarlos route in 21as I was cycling and it was the worst decision ever. You can't come off the road until you get to road marker 58 where there is a Camino Shell as am marker. Unbeknown to me I didn't expect the density of the forest. Even in late July the trail was muddy...
  2. norfolk-keith

    Entrance to Portomarin

    Hi Sandrap You can walk both left and right at the steps but the right is a bit steeper and longer. As for the decent into Portomarin at the top of the hill before the decent there is an information board, the easiest and shortest route by far is using the right hand fork it’s trail and road...
  3. norfolk-keith

    Stop Half Way between Pamplona and Puente La Reina

    To all the pilgrims currently walking the Camino, I bring you cheer and best wishes and a safe journey to Santiago for this new year From Keith (Norfolk) Buen Camino friends
  4. norfolk-keith

    Rabanal to Cruz de Ferro, walk on road?

    Yes definitely I had similar problem with my ankle last year and using the road made it so much more bearable Keith
  5. norfolk-keith

    November Camino - (F) alone?

    The daily update on the forum lists approximately 1700 plus each day reaching Santiago and increases towards the weekend but my second Camino Frances I walked in autumn and there was barely 750 arriving each day and it got less by the day. The conditions were pretty bad rain and extremely low...
  6. norfolk-keith

    Warning: Jacotrans

    Dear Pepi I feel your grief. I have used Jacotrans on numerous occasions on each Camino I’ve walked, unfortunately the transport service is managed by regions across the Camino each one covering about 7-8 stages. Last year I had to use them every day following my accident on the Camino I...
  7. norfolk-keith

    LIVE from the Camino Finally on the way.

    Hi Den I did the Val Carlos last year having walked the traditional route the three times before and believe me I found it harder and far less enjoyable. The route is tarmac the whole way to roncevalles walking on the side of the road with cars and trucks whizzing past you and there is no...
  8. norfolk-keith

    Sunday walking

    Hi Siani you will find in the cities and larger towns cafes will be open but usually an hour or so later Buen Camino
  9. norfolk-keith

    Disappointed

    Fellow Pilgrims Thank you for your kind words and thoughts they are much appreciated. I have always looked upon my fellow Pilgrims as friends and will continue to do so but probably with a bit more caution now. I intend to return in 2022/3 depending on the Covid situation to walk one more time...
  10. norfolk-keith

    Disappointed

    I'm not long back from my Camino last month and I must say of the four Caminos I've walked this one left a bitter taste. Now don't get me wrong I love walking the Camino and everything about it, Albergues, Sights, Churches and Cathedrals and the space when you want it but this time it was other...
  11. norfolk-keith

    Reservations cancelled at private albergues

    Hi Brown Country Bob I too have experienced exactly the same problems. I have walked the Camino in the same years you have and I doing it again this August but as a new challenge I've decided to cycle it this time starting the 5th August. Three weeks ago I started finalising my plans which...
  12. norfolk-keith

    First time Camino Frances Sep 2021

    You don't have to worry about credentials, the pilgrim office is at the top of Rue de Citadel which is the main throughway and it's open till about 9pm which gives you plenty of time to settle in to your Albergue. There's plenty of time for everything really, your worst enemy is probably...
  13. norfolk-keith

    First time Camino Frances Sep 2021

    Hi Mqcola It's not as daunting as you may think. I'm 64 and walked my 3rd Camino 2019 and plan to cycle one more time August this year. Walking your first Camino is probably the biggest physical challenge you will ever attempt but let me re-assure you it will be worth every blister, aching...
  14. norfolk-keith

    August 2021

    This is a request to anyone and everyone who is either in the know, completed the Camino this past year or just well informed of the current/planned guidelines. I've already walked the Camino 3 times and would like to come back one more time, but this time I'm challenging myself to cycle it. I...

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