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Flory, you are in good company, anxiety-wise and excitement-wise as well. I think most all of us are more anxious than usual given global health challenges and, particularly, getting to and from the Camino from wherever we call home.Not entirely new. I walked the camino from porto to santiago in 2017.
Then with a fiend.
I had to pospone a year. But I just got my trainticket for Irun on 14 september! I will go alone this time. 14 days . So excited and a little anxious. Oke a lot anxious.
Ultrea
Next year at this time I will start the Camino Norte and am excited for you and will watch for your input. Even tho' this will be my 4th venture (so far, 2 Frances, 1 Portugal), the Norte appeals to me greatly.Not entirely new. I walked the camino from porto to santiago in 2017.
Then with a fiend.
I had to pospone a year. But I just got my trainticket for Irun on 14 september! I will go alone this time. 14 days . So excited and a little anxious. Oke a lot anxious.
Ultrea
You will love this Camino. In my mind it couldn't be more different than the CF or CP. But then again all caminos have their own unique personality. It is harder physically than then either of the other two. If you love the ocean I think you can safely say it is even more beautiful. I have no way to prove this but my impression after my Camino (pretty minuscule sample size) was that Pilgrims on the Norte seemed to be a little more independent in regards to not attaching themselves to "families" and preferring to either walk alone or briefly with other pilgrims. This is not to say they are not friendly, warm and giving. I met some wonderful people, especially young people. I just think they and I include myself prefer to walk this way.Next year at this time I will start the Camino Norte and am excited for you and will watch for your input. Even tho' this will be my 4th venture (so far, 2 Frances, 1 Portugal), the Norte appeals to me greatly.
Buen Camino.
I did the Norte alone in 2017. Well at least the 1st 10 days without a partner. Then when I least expected I joined with some other kindreds and we walked together all the way to santiago. Enjoy your solitude while you have it. Buen caminoNot entirely new. I walked the camino from porto to santiago in 2017.
Then with a fiend.
I had to pospone a year. But I just got my trainticket for Irun on 14 september! I will go alone this time. 14 days . So excited and a little anxious. Oke a lot anxious.
Ultrea
Good thing to tag along with others and not miss the variants (Camino Verde is one). Joining up with the Camino Frances after the solitude of the Primitivo in Melide was a shock. By taking 1-2 variants you can join in Arzua or (better still) in Lavacolla. We missed the options right after Lugo.There is alot of information here regarding variants and GPS mapping to avoid some road walking and staying on the coast more. I am terrible with that but I did meet a few other pilgrims who let me tag along when they walked some of the variants and luckily I saw some spectacular scenery I may have missed.
That is the route I hope to walk next year Covid and hip permitting.Not entirely new. I walked the camino from porto to santiago in 2017.
Then with a fiend.
I had to pospone a year. But I just got my trainticket for Irun on 14 september! I will go alone this time. 14 days . So excited and a little anxious. Oke a lot anxious.
Ultrea
See you on the path. Same time frameNot entirely new. I walked the camino from porto to santiago in 2017.
Then with a fiend.
I had to pospone a year. But I just got my trainticket for Irun on 14 september! I will go alone this time. 14 days . So excited and a little anxious. Oke a lot anxious.
Ultrea
Hi Flory. I began in Irun a few days back - it’s all good (and very hot....). The albergues in Irun are shut so you’ll need to find a pension if you’re overnighting there. Good luck, NickNot entirely new. I walked the camino from porto to santiago in 2017.
Then with a fiend.
I had to pospone a year. But I just got my trainticket for Irun on 14 september! I will go alone this time. 14 days . So excited and a little anxious. Oke a lot anxious.
Ultrea
hi Flory. I started in irun a few days ago - it’s all good (and very hot...). The albergues in irun are shut so you’ll need to find a pension if you’re overnighting there. Good luck. NickNot entirely new. I walked the camino from porto to santiago in 2017.
Then with a fiend.
I had to pospone a year. But I just got my trainticket for Irun on 14 september! I will go alone this time. 14 days . So excited and a little anxious. Oke a lot anxious.
Ultrea
Thank you for the info. I have booked a pension for the night in Irun. Cab You tell me is it difficukt finding places to stay?Hi Flory. I began in Irun a few days back - it’s all good (and very hot....). The albergues in Irun are shut so you’ll need to find a pension if you’re overnighting there. Good luck, Nick
hi Flory. I started in irun a few days ago - it’s all good (and very hot...). The albergues in irun are shut so you’ll need to find a pension if you’re overnighting there. Good luck. Nick
I am only walking for 13 days . I have i very good file from this forum. Gps is not realy my thing. Nor reading maps for that matter. I just try to keep the ocean on my right ;-)Good thing to tag along with others and not miss the variants (Camino Verde is one). Joining up with the Camino Frances after the solitude of the Primitivo in Melide was a shock. By taking 1-2 variants you can join in Arzua or (better still) in Lavacolla. We missed the options right after Lugo.
I booked a combination of places I contacted directly, Airbnb and booking.com. San Sebastián was busy (but will prob be less so for your dates), the rest was fine. NickThank you for the info. I have booked a pension for the night in Irun. Cab You tell me is it difficukt finding places to stay?
Hi Flory, How has this stretch of the Norte been? I'm starting in Irun on Sept 25th. Any advice based on your experience so far? Keen to hear about accommodation options and route variants. Shame I missed you. Anyone else walking the Norte around my time?Cheers JamesNot entirely new. I walked the camino from porto to santiago in 2017.
Then with a fiend.
I had to pospone a year. But I just got my trainticket for Irun on 14 september! I will go alone this time. 14 days . So excited and a little anxious. Oke a lot anxious.
Ultrea
Hi James, It has been/is great. Beautiful walks but not easy ones. The weather is not always great. The accomodations I find difficult. Have to reserve 2 or 3 day's ahaed only not in the big city's. It means you have to walk a certain amount on that day and sometime's you walk more or less than you really want. Especialy near deba, markina en gernika it was difficult to find space. I hope that it will be beter when I reach calabrie where the municipals are open. I used gronze.com to find places to stay. That works great. But i spend more money on places then I planded. But if I can do it everybody can. Just relax.Hi Flory, How has this stretch of the Norte been? I'm starting in Irun on Sept 25th. Any advice based on your experience so far? Keen to hear about accommodation options and route variants. Shame I missed you. Anyone else walking the Norte around my time?Cheers James
Hi James, I’ll be in Bilbao on Oct 1st (walking the Norte) which may coincide with your timing? Cheers, Kirsty (another Australian - guessing from your ‘handle)..Hi Flory, How has this stretch of the Norte been? I'm starting in Irun on Sept 25th. Any advice based on your experience so far? Keen to hear about accommodation options and route variants. Shame I missed you. Anyone else walking the Norte around my time?Cheers James
Hi Kirsty, that sounds about right, i should arrive in Bilbao on the 1st. And, yes, Australian! Where r u starting? I wasn’t sure how many pilgrims would be en-route at this time. Hopefully we cross paths.Hi James, I’ll be in Bilbao on Oct 1st (walking the Norte) which may coincide with your timing? Cheers, Kirsty (another Australian - guessing from your ‘handle)..
Hi, I will start at Irun at the same timeHi Flory, How has this stretch of the Norte been? I'm starting in Irun on Sept 25th. Any advice based on your experience so far? Keen to hear about accommodation options and route variants. Shame I missed you. Anyone else walking the Norte around my time?Cheers James
My 6 th day on Norte in guernica now. Having a bad time with closed albergues and full hostel albergue almost every evening . No beds available because I don’t have a phone to reserve . Very ‘ unCamino’.Hi, I will start at Irun at the same time
Thinking of taking bus and doing the Camino frances instead for second timeMy 6 th day on Norte in guernica now. Having a bad time with closed albergues and full hostel albergue almost every evening . No beds available because I don’t have a phone to reserve . Very ‘ unCamino’.
Beautiful scenery. And wonderful meetings with locals. Great food. Had to skip a place yeasterday. No beds unless I want to pay 45 euros.
Totally true.Hi James, It has been/is great. Beautiful walks but not easy ones. The weather is not always great. The accomodations I find difficult. Have to reserve 2 or 3 day's ahaed only not in the big city's. It means you have to walk a certain amount on that day and sometime's you walk more or less than you really want. Especialy near deba, markina en gernika it was difficult to find space. I hope that it will be beter when I reach calabrie where the municipals are open. I used gronze.com to find places to stay. That works great. But i spend more money on places then I planded. But if I can do it everybody can. Just relax.
Totally tryHi James, It has been/is great. Beautiful walks but not easy ones. The weather is not always great. The accomodations I find difficult. Have to reserve 2 or 3 day's ahaed only not in the big city's. It means you have to walk a certain amount on that day and sometime's you walk more or less than you really want. Especialy near deba, markina en gernika it was difficult to find space. I hope that it will be beter when I reach calabrie where the municipals are open. I used gronze.com to find places to stay. That works great. But i spend more money on places then I planded. But if I can do it everybody can. Just relax.
I hope you dont it is so beautiful. Exept the weather. Portagalete has his municipal open.i stay there tonight. And the weather can only improve.Thinking of taking bus and doing the Camino frances instead for second time
Cool! At least i know there will be other pilgrims. See you there! JamesHi, I will start at Irun at the same time
Wishing you a buen camino! If you want you can drop your email through a message here.Cool! At least i know there will be other pilgrims. See you there! James
I might still be around on Saturday at Irun. Arrived today at night, super tired before even starting, so got a bit of a cold feet, considering getting a proper rest before setting out. I wasn’t planning on booking in advance but it seems it will have to be this way in Basque country, almost hotel prices.My wife and I will be passing through Irun on the Norte on September 25th as well! Must be a special day. We’ve booked ahead which is completely foreign to us, but with the closed pilgrim albergues in the Basque region, it’s our only hope to be sure of finding two available beds. Walked from Biarritz and it’s been hot and humid, but looks like rain is on the way.
Resting myself after so much walking on asphalt my right foot inside is starting to hurt a bit under the strain. I am in Islares camping a wonderful place to rest go swimming after the tough roads from Onton to Castro urdialedBetter take the long routeAlways good to slow down a bit and stay healthy. The path isn’t going anywhere! Easy to find hostel beds in San Sebastián and Bilbao, but the in-between spots are hit-and-miss. Harder for us since we require two beds (and my wife isn’t going to sleep on the beach…)
Great albergue in onton with wonderful paella made by Maria (7 euros) supper by donations!!Resting myself after so much walking on asphalt my right foot inside is starting to hurt a bit under the strain. I am in Islares camping a wonderful place to rest go swimming after the tough roads from Onton to Castro urdialedBetter take the long route
You don't need a phone to reserve. You are posting here, so you obviously have some kind of internet connection that you can use to reserve a bed if you wish.My 6 th day on Norte in guernica now. Having a bad time with closed albergues and full hostel albergue almost every evening . No beds available because I don’t have a phone to reserve . Very ‘ unCamino’.
Beautiful scenery. And wonderful meetings with locals. Great food. Had to skip a place yeasterday. No beds unless I want to pay 45 euros.
I have sent emails but no one answered them except monasterioYou don't need a phone to reserve. You are posting here, so you obviously have some kind of internet connection that you can use to reserve a bed if you wish.
How about asking the hospitalero where you are staying to recommend and call for you? I've done that several times.I have sent emails but no one answered them except monasterio
My goodness! Why is your pack so heavy? The weight is likely contributing to your blisters and knee pain.To say that I am still exhausted after this mountain and carrying a 15 kg backpack through 15 km is an understatement.
I am just before Lezo and will walk till san Sebastian tomorrow, took the day off to sleep properly and not push my left knee that started hurting a little.
I must say I am a bit beaten, specially after getting blisters on both feet.
I tried to remove as much a I could, but being in the ‘cold’ for me, I brought some stuff, since I am used to the extreme heat of Seville. But I will definitely look into the tranport optionMy goodness! Why is your pack so heavy? The weight is likely contributing to your blisters and knee pain.
If you can't eliminate a lot of that weight you might have to consider having your pack transported.
. Shipping city to city really isn’t an option on the Norte.
@seaseeker, yes Correos does pack transport on the Norte, but only until October 31st.Vacajoe
Why is not an option to ship city to city? I thought correo would do this?
I am considering that, will try to do that once in San Sebastian. We might catch up if I get rid of the pack
Maybe if you could provide us with a list of what you have in your pack we could help you to decide what to send home or donate.I guess the fear of cold, and clothes for 3/4 days were excessive? I cannot pinpoint exactly where was the mistake, but I actually left clothes behind believe it or not @Tincatinker
At this point I guess I am hoping for a miracle, either I get stronger or I manage to arrange this pack transfer or the dreaded throwing the towel.
Well I rested. Then walked to Laredo the long way. Stayed in Santoña and walk or try to Walk to Guemes. My foot has become worse because of so much road walking. Need to stop but don’t know where!!!! For my foot heal so I can resume walking. Any ideas. Hate to give up my Camino. My flight is not till November.@seaseeker even if you are not young, very fit and an experienced backpacker you can still have fun on Camino but you need to be nice to yourself. And that means keeping your pack weight down or shipping your excess. Check out with Correos what their current offer is.
I am sorry for your foot. I just finshed my camino in Santander. I didn't have more time. Yesterday I had a day off in Santander. The city is nice and has a big boulevard. You can eat lovely fish at the harbour and I had a wonderfull meal in the modern building near the harbour centrum Botin. There is also a very nice archiological and prehistoric museum I enjoyed vere much. May be Santander can be a reststop for you. The walk from guimes to santander is just 15 km and beautiful by the coast with not much hight differenced and a boot ride.Well I rested. Then walked to Laredo the long way. Stayed in Santoña and walk or try to Walk to Guemes. My foot has become worse because of so much road walking. Need to stop but don’t know where!!!! For my foot heal so I can resume walking. Any ideas. Hate to give up my Camino. My flight is not till November.
Dear World Walker,Well I rested. Then walked to Laredo the long way. Stayed in Santoña and walk or try to Walk to Guemes. My foot has become worse because of so much road walking. Need to stop but don’t know where!!!! For my foot heal so I can resume walking. Any ideas. Hate to give up my Camino. My flight is not till November.
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