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  1. Jan Jones

    Camino Del Norte - smaller stages - Baggage transport

    I’m sure it will work for you. Buen Camino.
  2. Jan Jones

    Camino Del Norte - smaller stages - Baggage transport

    I don’t think the OP’s constraints are that limiting . I basically did the same when I walked the Norte in 2019, private rooms, Correos bag transfer and walking short days (I.e. less than 25kms , often less than 20). I walked alone and it was glorious. Check the link I posted above - you will...
  3. Jan Jones

    Camino Del Norte - smaller stages - Baggage transport

    I walked the Norte in 2019 in shorter stages and using Correos for pack transfer. If you go to the Correos page click the accommodations link and then select the Norte you can search by locations , For example - search for Pasajes San Juan which is between Irún and San Sebastián and it shows...
  4. Jan Jones

    San Toribio and Covadonga

    If you don’t want to constantly check maps and are walking less well marked trails it might be worth taking out a subscription to Wikiloc - it’s pretty cheap- then you should be able to find maps for the trails which you can use offline. When you go off trail (or miss an arrow) it will alert you...
  5. Jan Jones

    What's going on? Camino del Norte hard?

    Imho it’s very different to the Francés for a number of reasons that for some people makes it harder and they are legitimate reasons for them. Fewer people which can make for a lonelier experience if walking alone, The hard surfaces are more difficult on the body, especially if it’s not so...
  6. Jan Jones

    Please Help! On del Norte now.

    P.s. I strongly recommend using Gronze.com opened in chrome to use google translate - a very good supplement to the apps if you check it out in advance each evening.
  7. Jan Jones

    March Accommodation and Experiences

    A really good quality poncho with Velcro tabs as well as a zip that covers your pack is my choice Easy on off and the choice of some airflow and keeps all of your pack dry.
  8. Jan Jones

    Please Help! On del Norte now.

    I walked in May -June and took the blue route ( I struggle with vertigo and there are plenty of beautiful coastal routes ahead so you don’t have to put yourself under pressure to do the scarey ones if heights are your issue ) and stayed at a Casa rurale in Liendo but there is an albergue...
  9. Jan Jones

    Camino del Norte from Australia

    Not sure where you are flying from but I flew from Perth with Qatar. Booked online direct with Qatar. Perth - Barcelona- ( Vueling shared code with Qatar ) to SAN Sebastian then returned from Santiago ( (Iberian shared with code Qatar) to Madrid -Perth. My point is that you can book the...
  10. Jan Jones

    Where oh where can it be? Pilgrim Passport.

    On July 25, 2018, the new municipal hostel for pilgrims (on Lesaka Street) was inaugurated , replacing the previous one (on Lucas de Berroa Street). The Pilgrim Credential can be obtained in the same hostel in Irun (even if you do not stay overnight), and also in the nearby parish of Passionists...
  11. Jan Jones

    How well is The Norte marked?

    I would have done some pretty uncomfortable extra kms up and down hills without using the downloaded maps from Wise Pilgrim and Buen Camino apps whilst keeping my phone on airplane mode. Yes the arrows are there but if you are walking alone head bent trudging up a hill the little side path can...
  12. Jan Jones

    Undecided about which Camino to walk...

    Thanks Judy, At the moment I’m sticking with my del Norte plans, I’ve worked out a route which is mostly under 24 kms a day, some quite a bit shorter , based on availability of hostels , pensions etc. I’ve actually started booking because of the tourist issue. I know that many people like to be...
  13. Jan Jones

    Undecided about which Camino to walk...

    I’m planning the del Norte, starting 1st May, as a single 66 year old woman. I walked the CF in April-May this year and generally walked alone, stayed in Pensions and private Albergues but rarely spent evenings alone and enjoyed the camaraderie . So, this is an interesting discussion to me. I...

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