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  1. andylm65

    Second thoughts on completing del Norte

    My plan is Camino Vasco del Interior to Burgos, Burgos to Leon on the Frances, Salvador to Oviedo/Gihon and Norte to Ribadeo, then some combo of coastal to Ferrol, approaching Santiago from the Ingles. In 2018 it was Norte to Primitivo and into Santiago via the Frances. I like combining the...
  2. andylm65

    How to identify good private albergues that I can use to have my backpack transported

    I carried my bag to the public in Irun had a bunk. In the morning I pack up and leave having made arrangement to have it picked up at a bar nearby where I drop it before walking. I book a private albergue for the next night and it is delivered there. Is this not reasonably clear. I carry it to...
  3. andylm65

    How to identify good private albergues that I can use to have my backpack transported

    That is why i said she should ask. I stayed at private and had a pick up, then next night a public and the Correos dropped my pack at a nearby bar. I just had to go around the corner for it. So I got a coffee.
  4. andylm65

    How to identify good private albergues that I can use to have my backpack transported

    You could just stay at the public then drop your pack for pick up at one of the places listed by Correos if that is a possibility? You’d have to ask of course if this was possible.
  5. andylm65

    Primitivo vs 2nd half of Norte

    This would be my choice.
  6. andylm65

    Shortened version of Camino del Norte

    I skipped over the i Skipped the Guernica stage. Then went to the olviedo to switch onto the Primitivo before Gijon.
  7. andylm65

    Camino del Norte

    The light does fail faster in October and the sundown brings colder temps.
  8. andylm65

    Camino del Norte

    “Rest days”!!!
  9. andylm65

    Camino del Norte

    My two cents. I did the Norte first half and the Primitivo at age 64, in 2018. I found plenty of accommodations, friends, variant routes. I had no special fitness training prior except being a walker. I would have used the Correos pac/mochila program for the first week, had I known about it. I...
  10. andylm65

    Camino del Norte from the air

    That was marvelous! Thank you! How did I miss soooo much!!
  11. andylm65

    Which guide book for the El Norte

    I used wise pilgrim app and gronze.com it was plenty.
  12. andylm65

    Picos de Europa

    I’m going to need another life for this one. Incredibly beautiful. ❤️
  13. andylm65

    What's going on? Camino del Norte hard?

    You are not. It was my first and I enjoyed it even the “hard” challenging parts. I also found lovely company and places to stay.
  14. andylm65

    Please Help! On del Norte now.

    I agree.
  15. andylm65

    How well is The Norte marked?

    I just didn’t find it that hard stage wise. I found plenty of coffee stops. And yes it was mountain after mountain, stunning view after stunning view, but that is why I chose that particular route! 😁
  16. andylm65

    Quit again. Maybe for good.

    True, most people start early to arrive early at the next albergue. Also siesta is really a thing so arriving early gives you a chance to check in shower and wash clothes then you can hit the bars for food/ or a supermercado or tienda for your needs. I had a little plastic dish I often prepared...
  17. andylm65

    How well is The Norte marked?

    For me it was the first time so it was all marvelous. If I had to choose a portion I would say the coast around llanes, Comillas, Santillana Del Mar. a slightly alternate route goes right along the ocean edge there and there are some interesting features. Also San Juan Pasajes was a lovely place...
  18. andylm65

    How well is The Norte marked?

    I found it primarily well marked August 2018. Went as far as Oviedo on the Norte. Lost Twice very briefly on the Primitivo.
  19. andylm65

    Is the camino del Norte in August a terrible idea?

    I just recommend the last summer because I had wonderful weather, always found a place to stay ( mostly public or municipal albergues) and ran into some lovely walking companions. The region is extremely hilly and I think the coast is prone to rain, more so in the spring. I walked until late...
  20. andylm65

    Is the camino del Norte in August a terrible idea?

    It is a great idea! Go in late August into September. Norte then switch at Oviedo to the Primitivo. Fantastic combo. Did it last year.

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