Brierley in Pamplona?

[Anniesantiago]

Just in case I do hop up to the Frances does anyone know for sure where I can Brierleys map book in Pamplona?

 

[mspath]

Just in case I do hop up to the Frances does anyone know for sure where I can Brierleys map book in Pamplona?

Annie,

At my age (74) nothing is "known for sure" but you might try Caminoteca in Pamplona for Brierley's book. Here is their web >> http://www.caminoteca.com. This new shop is run by a former pilgrim and seems VERY user friendly.


Buen Camino,

Margaret Meredith

 

[grayland]

Are you still thinking of leaving the VdlP, Annie?

Why?

 

[Anniesantiago]

:::laughing:::
Well, because I'm a wimp?
I just want to walk.
I don't want to have to fight for a bed
I just want to walk 15-20 k and sleep
See the countryside and get some exercise.
For me, I've been to Santiago; it's more for my health.
Worrying about whether or not there will be a bed is stressful
It's different from the Frances, for instance, the lady reserving beds
She is still sitting in there with 5-6 empty reserved beds and pilgrims are having to walk on

We'll see
I'm just whining because the weather is bad and it just feels like there's been one negative after another. Well, not really. The walking has been awesome. But I have some fear about up ahead. Jirit's reports of no lodging up ahead are troublesome. Luka's report about not getting a ride are worrisome. 20-25 k are my limit. On the Frances I am familiar with the trail and there are always options. This is just a little less comfie. Lol
But we'll see. I change from day to day.

If its not raining too hard tomorrow ill walk to Valdesalor. If its pouring I will bus to Caceres and hunker down two days and sightsee. Then I will decide.

Just venting.
Ignore me :::laughing:::

That said, a person with a tent could get by great from what I have seen so far. Lots if sweet places a person could camp and not worry about distances. Although I think you are daft, grayland, for considering this route in August! The vultures might get you! If you recall, I started in Sevilla in summer and gave up when many if the wells and fountains were dry. It's a heat like no other !

 

[grayland]

:::laughing:::
....SNIP...
Although I think you are daft, grayland, for considering this route in August! The vultures might get you! If you recall, I started in Sevilla in summer and gave up when many if the wells and fountains were dry. It's a heat like no other !

But...I should not have to worry about clouds and beds 8) Shouldn't be too many other crazy pilgrims in August.

I would hate to think how crowded the CF issue right now. When I walked into SJPdP from Le Puy last year it was wall to wall pilgrims...in heavy rain. In the morning the road up the mountain was full.
That was on May 1st so I would think this year would be no different.

Are there other accommodation available if the albergues are full in the places you are stopping?

 

[KiwiNomad06]

But Grayland, surely you must know May 1st is the absolutely most crowded day ever out of SJPP? You can't judge the Camino Frances by May 1st. Last year, leaving from Pamplona I stumbled on the way to avoid crowds on the CF. if you go mid-stage, eg stop at Uterga, Lorca etc, you don't see very many people at all for half the day, and you wonder where they all are!
All the best with your decision making Annie!
Margaret

 

[Anniesantiago]

We'll see how I feel after a couple of days in Caceres. I just booked two days in the Veleta Albergue. It will be nice to tourist about for a couple if days. Then I think I'll walk at least a day or two more before deciding. Maybe the hoardes will pass me by.
Thanks Margaret. You are right, too. I always walk the in betweens in late May. It is good!

 

[nreyn12]

The last couple of weeks there have been 350+ people getting sellos in SJPP...each day. It is busy on the CF right now, and very social. People are having a blast, it seems...once they sort out their sore feet and bodies from carrying too much in the backpacks!

 

[Luka]

Hi Annie, cannot reach jou by PM (have troubels sending messages for some time already), but I am in Cáceres now! Just for a few hours, my bus to Sevilla leaves at 4pm. Would be very nice if we Gould have a little encounter...

 

[Anniesantiago]

Dang Luka! I was out seeing the city and missed you! So sorry.

 

[Annie Little]

Anyone having trouble due to Pamploma "riots" - have just been reading . Should pilgrims be worried about their own safety due to economy ?

Annie

 

[ZenPeregrino]

I am in Pamplona now, have been walking around the last 2 days, and haven't noticed anything. In fact I didn't know there were supposed to be any issues until I read about it here, just now.

 

[Annie Little]

Interesting isn't it ?? I saw news report ( on the net) about police with tear gas etc in Pamplona streets as people protesting about proposed "austerity Measures" .

While I am in Spain my daughter will be in Turkey with her extended family- news reports about protests and police with water cannons tear gas etc there also.

Sometimes world new can be good- but wonder how many times it is makes situation grander than it is . Best we carry on regardless.
Thanks for the feed back about Pamplona

Annies