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The del Norte is just so beautiful! Sure, you climb EVERY day and the views are worth it! The paths vary from rocky to almost paved but you are well protected from going over the edge! Enjoy!
I also have just finished walking all the del Norte as well. I finished on the 9 th October and I agree with you. I have also done a few other Caminos and this one was by far the most physically challenging. The day walking into Gijón was a killer! It is relentless, day after day of hills until...
I have never done the Frances and probably never will as there are far too many people for me! The Portugués was my first and last year the Vis de la Plata which does have quite a bit of road walking, lots of solitude and quite a few hills. I start the del Norte in September. I expect it to be...
Hi Dan,
You will find me on Facebook at Elizabeth Drew, . I would stay in both those places for at least an extra day. Why the rush? I look forward to hearing from you.
Liz
Hi Dan,
I live in Brisbane and the del Norte will be my third camino. I fly into Madrid, from there I will train it to Irun. You might consider flying into Paris and train from here - it's just slightly longer.
It won't matter how far from Bilbao you are, you will find it easy to return there...
After spending time in Canada, Mexico and Cuba I will go over to Europe and do the del Norte. From there I will fly to South America and spend a month there before flying home to Australia. As I will only be travelling with one backpack will I need a sleeping bag at that time of the year on...
Bamboo, I live in Queensland (sub tropic area of Australia) and am spoilt by the warm Pacific Ocean, however, I will be starting in Irun around September 5th this year and will be swimming- perhaps not for long but I will definitely get in the water. I swam in the Atlantic (freezing) when I did...
I am on track to start from Irun in August but would like to hear from those who have gone before me, the best way to get to Irun. Is it from Paris, Madrid or somewhere else?
Thanks
Liz
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