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You can always walk down on the verges of the N135 road to Zubiri. A good place to join the N135 is after the Alto de Erro where the camino crosses the road.
Good luck and Buen camino!
Buen camino Robo! Great news.
I may have missed it but I can't see any answer to your question much earlier about over the counter pain killers in Spain. Should you need some, they sell Ibuprofeno 600 in any farmacia.
Will now go and read your blog
mspath knows her stuff...a very good idea; wish I'd done that. But not liking roads and thinking it couldn't be that bad...
Well, 4 Black toenails and 2 angry ankles later, it set me up for the next day which was the most painful one of the whole journey.
And you need more injury like a poke in the eye with a sharp stick....
(Oh, and edit, after seeing domigee's post. Also try over the counter diclofenac gel. Topical...it's magic. Used it on my achilles every night; it's magic.)
Will now go and read your blog
Hi Aussie Pete, I'm starting my walk on May 27, I have being walking 10 to 20 K daily for a month with one or two days of rest if too much pain. No hills, just the treadmill lift of 5-6% once a week.Yolanda. I do a lot of training for distance running and for walking....listen to your body, stretch, make sure that you have the right shoes for you. Get good advice on the latter. Get a little bit of fitness, you will walk into fitness as the walk goes on. There is plenty of good advice on the forum on starting easy. In the meantime start walking and SLOWLY increase distance. Add hills (don't forget the downhill as well....some of us hate this more than going up)
Buen Camino
LOL. I'll make sure I have them. Be there tomorrow night. ..Make sure your earplugs are handy tonight. The church bells in Zubiri ring all night! (I think I have that location right.)
Made it to Zubiri. Steady rain all day but a very pleasant walk.
Tried the 'alternate' route on the final stage. Down the n135.
Without wishing to be critical of the advice given by an outstandingly helpful and experienced forum member.......could I please advise not to try it.....
Perhaps the road has changed in recent years. Maybe some of the verges have been reclaimed for traffic use.
But there were many stages where I could easily have become 'road kill'. In fact I almost hailed a passing taxi to get me off the road....
But that route certainly helped my ailing heels
I'm loving the whole Camino experience so far. Still very much at stage 1. Dealing with the physical. But feeling stronger and more capable each day.
I've already booked in Pamplona. Not sure I am quite ready to try the Albergue experience just yet
Though I was just reading about that very Albergue..... sounds great.
I'm in Zubiri now. I quite like it. Lots of pilgrims to hang out and chat with.We've been thinking about breaking up the journey to Pamplona by stopping Bizkarreta and Larrasoaña instead of Zubiri. Since you are walking through them in realtime -- any thoughts?
Thanks
Yes, doesn't this make you wonder what they are thinking?Some people really have no respect for others do they ?
Made it to pamplona. Long day but my feet survived..Yes, doesn't this make you wonder what they are thinking?
Hope you're having a great walk today, Robo!
Glad that all is going well for you Robo. Do take it EASY on the descent from the Alto de Perdon. The scree and small rocks on the first k down make it VERY tricky.
MM
Robo, I think you are walking in the same wave as friends of mine from Washington, DC. Don and Louise and their friend from Colorado, Martha. They left Pamplona on Saturday and planned to stay in Puente la Reina on Sunday night at Albergue/Hotel Jakue. If you see them say "G'day" from Don.
I am reasonably sure I passed you while you were road walking on Friday just below Puerto de Erro around 11am, if I had know it was you I would have stopped and given you a lift except you looked like you were awfully wet.
Second the reply from MM...That descent from the Alto is horrible.
Hope you make it easily and happily and that the weather gods smile on you!
I remember from your earlier posts that you were planning on staying in pensións and other similar accommodations. Is that still your plan? And how well does it work out - do you need to make reservations in advance or just show up?I'm in Zubiri now. I quite like it. Lots of pilgrims to hang out and chat with.
Bizkarreta was a 'ghost' village. Didn't like it...
All personal choice really...
I remember from your earlier posts that you were planning on staying in pensións and other similar accommodations. Is that still your plan? And how well does it work out - do you need to make reservations in advance or just show up?
We're planning on pensións type accommodations and wondering about the logistics?
Also - it sounds like you still have the opportunity to experience the camaraderie of the Camino. Do I have this right?
Robo, how is the Achilees heel doing after getting the cortisone injection? My fascia started acting up last Monday and today it is really painful. I start the Primitivo on the 18th of May, so I am really considering getting the infiltration, even if my podiatrist says it may just further damage my fascia. Hang in there! Glad you are enjoying yourself.
Oh, and when in Irache, take a look at the "tourist information sign" and let us know if the translation into English seems correct to you. I keep thinking about what it was when I was there and cannot believe "such language" is posted about and so near to a religious instition ;0) . Lesson? NEVER use a computer to translate anything!Great going, Robo, in spite of not having the pills.
Well, tomorrow after the wine fountain at Irache, you may not need much to keep you going happily.
(And somewhere here there's a very good thread with a link to a video about how to use poles correctly...)
Great going, Robo, in spite of not having the pills.
Well, tomorrow after the wine fountain at Irache, you may not need much to keep you going happily.
(And somewhere here there's a very good thread with a link to a video about how to use poles correctly...)
I'll take a lookOh, and when in Irache, take a look at the "tourist information sign" and let us know if the translation into English seems correct to you. I keep thinking about what it was when I was there and cannot believe "such language" is posted about and so near to a religious instition ;0) . Lesson? NEVER use a computer to translate anything!
Robo, you need sleeping pills. What are you doing up at these wee hours in the am again? Off the computer, back to bed! It's 4 am in Spain! But yes, have a look.I'll take a look
Oh dear, please do stay away from albergues if you need to do pilates at 4 am ;0) Seriously, take care of yourself and do what you need to do. After all, leaving the rice cooker back home is already a big step. But do consider staying in those "special ones", the ones that have spirit if not comfort, and follow them by a stay in a lovely pension with a great tub and mattress.I can't help itI generally wake at 4..... Imagine having me in an albergue I'd love to sleep more....believe me! Must just be my body clock screwed up... never happened before.... Gives me time to do my physio exercises I've been so worried about my feet I neglected my back. Now it's hurting. If it ain't one thing it's another Just doing my pelvic floor exercises. That's what they're like. I won't video it
Are you out sampling the tapas and visiting the church? When I was there on round 1 there was a funeral: 3 limos with caskets pulled in. I thought it must have been a fire, a car accident. But no, just 3 unrelated people, other than for the fact they were from the same community. Thought it was wonderful how their funeral was not a "one man show" but a celebration of life, no matter whose it was.Made it to Los Arcos. A great evening in the little square packed with pilgrims. Next stop viana.
I'm a Buddhst nun and I did that too. Not every day, necessarily, but often.The village church is usually my first stop. ...before coffee.
I feel so blessed to be here.....and I am grateful for every step I can take.
Tendinitis insider tip: Do drink lots, lots of water! Really it does help, and put the leg(s) up, put a blanket/pillow under your mattress at night also. Believe me, it does help. Buen Camino! SY
All going well. Made it to Santo Domingo. Belorado tomorrow. Bit stuck for the next day though. San Juan is already completo for 11th may. My options are to go short...and lose a day. Go long to ages or atapeurca and risk my tendonitis Or skip forward somehow.... Or, sleep rough in San Juan.
San Juan takes reservations? Isn't that the old monastery where they used to give you garlic soup. The super humid place with caved in mattresses and cold water only? Can't imagine they would take reservations. But if you are going to do a memorable albergue and would like to tell stories about roughing it on the Camino, this is the place to stay! The little 'bar" next door makes a very nice morcilla.
Good suggestions for Robo. And thanks for reasuring me as to my state of mind regarding San Juan taking reservations. That'll be the day ;0)Me guesses he means the small casa rural there, not the monastery. SY
Insider tip, walk tomorrow only to Granon, a very special place. Then to Tosantos and from there to Ages or Atapuerca. Buen Camino! SY
Me guesses he means the small casa rural there, not the monastery. SY
Insider tip, walk tomorrow only to Granon, a very special place. Then to Tosantos and from there to Ages or Atapuerca. Buen Camino! SY
Correct
I don't wish to upset the pro Albergue brigade....but.... I haven't actually met anyone yet who enjoys them
... Granon is very special. But I thought one needs to have walked from further away than Santo Domingo to be able to stay there?
I am definitely not part of the albergue brigade as I believe in private rooms whenever possible. I do think it might be time to give up the Brierly stages tho as they are more likely to be completo before some of the others. It may be that you will want to start reserving a few days ahead now that it is getting busier. In the area that you are in I suffered thru 3 albergue in a row. Did I enjoy it? No!! Am I glad I did it rather than jump ahead, yes I am. That said, you've made very wise decisions so far and I know you will continue to pick whatever is right for you.
Not quite true. Depends on how you characterize the experience.I don't wish to upset the pro Albergue brigade....but.... I haven't actually met anyone yet who enjoys them
I'm really enjoying your blog Rob. Hope the LOOONNGG day was not too taxing.
So you're nearing Burgos. Don't forget to take the much more pleasant "alternate route" in, as discussed heer:
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/alternate-route-into-burgos.8046/#post-246199
I love your blog. The videos and off the cuff "reporting" is priceless. I don't think you will regret a rest day in Burgos. You can spend at least a half day in the Cathedral alone. I stayed at El Cid with a cathedral view (as in right next to Cathedral, not a distance view). My original plan was to take a short day getting there, spend a little time and get out of the city. As soon as I saw the Cathedral I changed my mind and booked two nights. Yep, I spent a day and a half in Burgos and then continued on to Hornillos.I made it. Just. Nothing really left in the tank. 31 kms.
Everyone is advising I take a rest day in Burgos. So reluctantly I will.
SY, where have you found good tapas in Santiago?And Burgos does have the second best tapas on the way, the best being in Santiago - so no real hardship there! SY
SY, where have you found good tapas in Santiago?
And Burgos does have the second best tapas on the way, the best being in Santiago - so no real hardship there! SY
TAPAS! that's it. I'm staying
Just found this for you http://holafoodie.com/burgos-tapas-tour/
Que aprovecho! SY
Just found this for you http://holafoodie.com/burgos-tapas-tour/
Que aprovecho! SY
OK. I was only going to avoid blisters for so long. I've been so focused on managing my tendinitis, and being blister free so far, I forgot the advised blister treatment.
Yes, it's only a baby oneI'll try to do better...
I think it was caused on the long walk yesterday by my orthotics. With a couple of heel wedges under the orthotics, the rear of the orthotic insole is raised up and so may have crated a 'lip' that caused a small blister.
So should
A. Slap a compeed on it.
B. Tape it.
C. Burst it?
I'll take out the orthotics for a day or two to give that spot a rest.
yes - agree mucho.Yes, doesn't this make you wonder what they are thinking?
Hope you're having a great walk today, Robo!
I asked one pharmacies tonight about medifix. They didn't know it.Enjoy those tapas, Robo!
Medifix, Omnifix (whatever the brand name) is great stuff. A doc from Adelaide told me about it; he was using it on his blisters. He just slapped it on and left it for many days--allowing the blister to heal underneath. I had pressure ulcers on my hipbones from my pack and did that, too. It worked a treat. (Antiseptic beforehand is a must!)
Plenty of energy taken on board last nightGood news Robo! Castrojeriz has always been a personal favorite stop on the CF. Check out the friendly bar scene at La Taberna. Both it and the nearby El Meson have good food. Do store up energy for tomorrow's hike climbing out and up towards Fromista.
Buen camino!
MM
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