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  1. QuailHiker

    2019 REI Camino at a discount

    I am a frequent REI customer, but have agreed (now and previously) that these tour prices are ridiculous. I would respond to the comment on employee attitudes, however. It was an employee at "my" store (in Atlanta) who first exposed me to the Camino as the wonderful long walk and pilgrimage that...
  2. QuailHiker

    Irun to gernika

    You can take a look at my blog: fredsnortherncaminos.wordpress.com. My wife and I walked this stretch in April. Don't know how our stages compare to yours, but some of the info may help.
  3. QuailHiker

    Santander to Santillana

    We took the train from Santander to Mogro. Cost less than two euro, if I remember right. The walk from there to Santillana was, I believe, 21.5 km. For both distance and aesthetics, I'd recommend this, especially for your first day. Also, I recommend you stay at Albergue Convento in Santillana...
  4. QuailHiker

    Primitivo or continue on the Norte?

    Like others, I suspect there's no bad choice. I cut down to the Primitivo in May. Unlike some other comments, we seemed to be about the only ones who did; all the folks (and there weren't all that many) we met on the Primitivo started in Oviedo. It was a very nice change of pace from the Norte...
  5. QuailHiker

    Where/how do you cross over to the Primitivo from the Norte?

    Here's the split! BTW, we stayed at the parochial albergue in Valdedios. Very "rustic," but peaceful.
  6. QuailHiker

    Start in Irun or San Sebastian - WWYD?

    Agree with the advice to walk from Irun. The alpinista route is a great start, and with your plans to stay in Pasajes, you'll have a lot of time in San Sebastian the next day.
  7. QuailHiker

    camino del norte

    Dave, on the del Norte now. Our second day (just completed) would be your first. Beautiful day to Zarautz from San Sebastián. You could stop in Orio if needed. Today was nowhere as challenging as yesterday but still a lot of climbing. You know your capabilities best but be sure you know your...
  8. QuailHiker

    Best Early One-Week Route

    I am hopeful of walking the del Norte and Primitivo in spring 2018 after walking the Frances last year. My wife has expressed interest in joining me for approximately a week on the del Norte, probably early on. I am a bit concerned about the early days out of Irun for her. I think it's practical...
  9. QuailHiker

    Guidebooks for del Norte and Primativo?

    After a great experience doing the Frances this spring, I want to research a combination of the del Norte and Primativo for next year. Checking Amazon, the only guidebook that comes up is the one by Whitson and Perrazoli. How is that, and are there other good options in English? Thanks, Fred

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