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We would be happy to meet/greet you but we live off your route 100 kn NE of Paris along the Marne river in champagne country. Good luck with your plans.
CaminoDeChristiano,
What a splendid new journey you are planning!
For additional pilgrim accommodation throughout France in the local tourist offices do ask about the donativo Chaîne d'Hospitalité Locale .Those who offer pilgrims such hospitality do so for the pleasure meeting/greeting...
In addition to the Valcarlos alternate to Roncesvalles difficult CF stretches after winter storms could be across the Montes de Oca from Villafranca, Najera to Santo Domingo de la Calzada, Monte Irago and, of course, to and from O Cebreiro. Be prepared.
For any winter camino I stress this bit...
JW321,
Late 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...
CCash,
Welcome to the forum!
To help you plan going forward check out these helpful earlier threads filled with useful links and posts
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/are-you-70-and-still-walking-caminos.59442/
and...
To help you plan going forward although at an advanced age check out this helpful earlier thread filled with useful links and posts
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/are-you-70-and-still-walking-caminos.59442/
Whenever/wherever you do go
Carpe diem and Buen camino!
For Bayonne check out this address
for an albergue the next day. Few places would be open at half past midnight. In Bayonne the simple Hotel/resto Monte Carlo years past was a good inexpensive choice located opposite the rr station at 1 rue Sainte-Ursule. Nice cafe and resto also. Good luck and...
Synagogues, cemeteries, and settlements: Spain’s hidden Jewish heritage are described in an English article in El Pais by Vincente G. Olaya published 13 April, 2023. Perhaps you may have visited some of these special sites during your camino.
Marska,
I trust that you have already read several forum topics to help with your plans.
In case you missed it check this earlier but still relevant thread for various suggestions on how to train.
Remember this is NOT a walk in the park! Just because so many pilgrims have been successful...
CalamityJayne,
Welcome to the forum!
Here is an earlier thread that may be helpful for your planning. Additional threads might be found in the forum topic Other Walks Around the World.
Here is book that should provide insights.
Good luck with your research and whenever/wherever you do go...
Marcus1,
Welcome to the forum!
May you and your wife have good weather as you journey on. Your first view of the sea should be magical.
Buen camino to you both!
Rockinrev,
Welcome to the forum!
To help you plan going forward check out these helpful earlier threads filled with useful links and posts
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/are-you-70-and-still-walking-caminos.59442/
and...
Penny Kingma,
What happy news this is! So glad that you are feeling better and soon will be back on three caminos. April in Portugal should be a splendid place to begin.
Enjoy your planning and do please keep the forum posted as how your days evolve.
Carpe diem!
elbosterix,
Welcome to the forum.
You are planning quite an adventure!
April is usually considered the beginning of the tourist season so many other forum readers will also be starting off.
For more information/tips on walking the historic Valcarlos route see this earlier post. That is the...
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