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    A woman alone on the Norte?

    The guide book I used is The Northern Caminos by Laura Perazzoli and Dave Whitsun. It was the only English one I could find. There's a kindle version if you have the technology with you. But I wanted a hard copy to pull out at need. It has mostly good advice about what's available in the...
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    Anyone just back? I hear Norte is terribly Crowded

    Know what you mean by feeling a bit lonely. It hit me a little yesterday but that was partly due to rain and cold and maybe mid-camino blues and an unfriendly overpriced albergue. I can't complain about no one to talk to because I don't want to talk to people! Also, my pace (slow) means...
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    Anyone just back? I hear Norte is terribly Crowded

    I was in Santillana del Mar last night and there were one or two spare bunks by the end of the evening. I'd intended a short walk today but ended up doing the whole stage to Comillas because there was no one to book in with in La Iglesia's Youth Hostel. It looked closed up. The Albergue de...
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    Anyone just back? I hear Norte is terribly Crowded

    I'm in the hostel in Santander today, 1st Oct (capacity 38). Too early to say how many we'll be as it's only 4.10pm. However, I've been here since 2 and there are only three others. For information purposes there's no use of the kitchen though you can sit there (and we'll have breakfast there...
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    Breaking stage from Aviles 39k

    Thank you for this direction and advice. It will be a while before I get to Aviles but it's nice to know it's possible to break the journey and that there are always helpful people around. In Bilbao today taking a rest day. Hope to see the Guggenheim. Trouble with a rest day is trying not to...
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    Breaking stage from Aviles 39k

    Where is San Esteban de Pravia? I can't see it in my guide - the Cicerone guide by L Perazzoli and D Whitson? Thanks Mary
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    Irun to Fisterra - September 14 to end of October

    To add to my previous message. I'm in Bilbao right now in the Ganbara Hostel for two days and so far no problems with accommodation. It's now 8pm and 4 empty beds in a 6 bed room. Nowhere has been full and I'm not booking ahead. Note re hostel in Guernica - if you plan to stay there Reception...
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    Irun to Fisterra - September 14 to end of October

    Just arrived in Bilbao and taking a rest day here tomorrow. Glad to have avoided the rain so far. Looking forward to playing tourist. Mary
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    Irun to Fisterra - September 14 to end of October

    Hi Beth So far no problem getting accommodation. I've not booked anything ahead. Then again, I'm not completing the 'recommended' stages so I often arrive in good time and am one of the first in. yesterday, I did a very short trip from Markina-Xemein to the Monasterio de Zenarruza because...
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    Irun to Fisterra - September 14 to end of October

    In San Sebastian at the moment after four days walking from Biarritz. Any other Norte pilgrims from the forum about? I'm taking tomorrow as a rest day before going on to Orio on 17th. I need to buy a hat, having forgotten mine in Irun - it was only two days old too! By the way, whoever said...
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    Irun to Fisterra - September 14 to end of October

    Hi fellow-norte-walkers, Glad there are a few of us out there. Leaving Biaritz 10 Sept, Irun possibly 13/14. Going slowly. Must try and be through San Sebastian before the film festival. Buen Camino everyone. Mary Kate
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    Walking from Bayonne to Irun

    I think I found it. Is it Aintziko Gazte Etxea, 8 rue Chiquito Cambo, 64200 Biarritz? I've sent an email to see if I can book a bed. Thank you. Mary
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    Walking from Bayonne to Irun

    Hi Do you have the name and full address of this albergue, please? it sounds like an ideal place to end my first day. Thanks for your help. Mary
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    Where to sleep between Bilbao and Castro Urdiales?

    Thanks. 10 km does make a difference to a day's plan!
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    Where to sleep between Bilbao and Castro Urdiales?

    'The Northern Caminos' by Perazzoli and Whitson, mentions Pension La Guia (tel 944 837 530) and Hostal Santa Maria (944 722 489) in Portugalete. Also, there's Apartamentos La Arena (946 365 454) in Playa de la Arena and Apartamentos Mugarri (617 038 292) in Pobena. Hope this is helpful. Or if...
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    A woman alone on the Norte?

    Hi Dutch I hope you have a great Camino whichever route you take. Even though this is my first camino and all logic says CF I feel that it must be the Norte for some reason so that is my plan at the moment. I may yet change my mind when I get there as I too arrive in Biarritz, but on 10 Sep...
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    Walking from Bayonne to Irun

    Hi Biarritzdon, thanks for this very useful information. My first couple of days on the Camino are becoming clearer. Mary
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    A woman alone on the Norte?

    Hi Annie and Jodipup x 2, That would be great if we managed to be in the same place at the same time somewhere along The Way. Do you have Forum patches? (Not plugging them, just wondering. As I'm beginning to feel part of this forum community I'll be keeping a special eye out for anyone with...
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    Walking from Bayonne to Irun

    Hi, I'm thinking of starting directly from Biarritz airport. Is that feasible? Do you know where is the first possibility to get a stamp on my credencial? Do I need to go in to Bayonne? I just have an idea to walk from beginning to end (Finisterre/Muxia) and not set foot in a vehicle until...
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    A woman alone on the Norte?

    Thanks, Annie. I may book accommodation for the night I arrive but haven't yet. I too am taking it as it comes unless I find albergues are full before I get there. I expect to hit Irun around 14th. Exciting now, and scary. 40 days to go! :confused::) Mary

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