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  1. Leigh Macklin

    Packing for the Norte vs Frances

    I've walked both in July/Aug. I did not bring warm clothes other than a beanie for the CF. I only suffered twice. I added a fleece for the Norte and was cold many an evening. Also, as the weather was cooler I did not need by water bladder.
  2. Leigh Macklin

    Accommodation at the beginning of the Norte

    Or: Book 2 nights in San Sebastian, take train to Irun with only a day pack (1L of water, snacks, etc) and walk back to your hotel. The only reason I found it a 'trying' day is that I arrived fairly late for night one and I was really jet-lagged while walking. Enjoy the food in San Sebastian. :)
  3. Leigh Macklin

    Dilemma (del Norte in peak season)

    I never had this fear on the CF or CP, fortunately only experiencing 1 completo on each. I am a little terrified of this on the CdN...and trying hard to trust in God (and try to book 1 day in advance if I seem to be in a wave). I will be bringing a sleeping bag as I sleep really cold, but no...
  4. Leigh Macklin

    My Packing List for Summer on del Norte (Yay or Nay)

    Thanks davebugg! 1) the jacket - 1st camino I wore UA heatwear x 2 to avoid the sun and associated lotion. And almost froze a few mornings/evenings and brought no rain gear so I was occasionally also soaked. 2nd camino I found the open jacket (feels like a windbreaker despite being...
  5. Leigh Macklin

    Where to buy Swiss army knife/ multi-tool in Irun?

    All 3 cities have a Decathlon. I plan to buy my poles & knife in Irun. This is cheaper than checking a bag on AirFrance and means no lost luggage. Just watch your timing since Decathlon is closed on Sundays.
  6. Leigh Macklin

    My Packing List for Summer on del Norte (Yay or Nay)

    God willing, I will be walking mid July to mid Aug 2019 from Hendaye. Here is my 4.5 kg pack (before food & water) plus the clothes on me, please critique: On me: rain jacket shirt - merino short sleeved skirt - macabi underwear socks sports bra merino buff 1/2 UV buff shoes hair clip glasses...
  7. Leigh Macklin

    Best way to get to Irun

    Getting there for me (from Toronto) would be a layover in London or Paris. London looks to be better timing and prices for the dates I want. The flight would be to Biarritz as San Sebastian and Bilbao are much more expensive. Then I hear it is an easy bus to Hendaye.
  8. Leigh Macklin

    Start of the Camino de Santiago and Getting to the Starting Point | From Pyrenees to Biarritz, France

    I 2nd Iriebabel. God willing I will be walking starting in early July.
  9. Leigh Macklin

    Norte Here I come !

    Like WalkingGeo...I'm all ears as I'm hoping to walk the Norte in mid-July to mid-Aug.
  10. Leigh Macklin

    From Bordeaux to Irun

    Was your route successful? Either way, could you please share your experience from Bordeaux to Irun? Thanks.
  11. Leigh Macklin

    Bordeaux to Irun

    God willing I'd like to start the Norte this spring with one week from Bordeaux to Irun. I tend to average 25-30 km/day with some elevation changes. Reasonable? Recommended stages?!

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