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My top 10 highlights from last year, in no particular order:
1. The Napoleon Way
2. Saturday night street party in Pamplona
3. The Church of St Mary, Eunate
4. The Wine Fountain, Irache
5. Meeting Andrew from Coventry at Fromista (walking the Way on crutches)
6. The Meseta
7. The stunning Cathedral's along the Way: Leon, Astorga etc. etc.
8. The peacefulness of Samos and tranquillity of La Faba (I'm sure I met Gandalf up there)
9. The goose-pimples I felt watching the botafumeiro
10. All the life-long friends I have made from all over the world.
I could have made this list 'top 100 highlights, but its a starter
I envy you Denise - that you have all this to come!
Buen Camino
Thanks, Davie, for tapping into some of my own special memories with your great "starter" list of Camino favorites! I'll finally be walking through the Meseta this spring (last time I had to bus through due to time) and sure hope I can add it to my favorites, but not so sure!My top 10 highlights from last year, in no particular order:
1. The Napoleon Way
2. Saturday night street party in Pamplona
3. The Church of St Mary, Eunate
4. The Wine Fountain, Irache
5. Meeting Andrew from Coventry at Fromista (walking the Way on crutches)
6. The Meseta
7. The stunning Cathedral's along the Way: Leon, Astorga etc. etc.
8. The peacefulness of Samos and tranquillity of La Faba (I'm sure I met Gandalf up there)
9. The goose-pimples I felt watching the botafumeiro
10. All the life-long friends I have made from all over the world.
I could have made this list 'top 100 highlights, but its a starter
I envy you Denise - that you have all this to come!
Buen Camino
Thanks, Davie, for tapping into some of my own special memories with your great "starter" list of Camino favorites! I'll finally be walking through the Meseta this spring (last time I had to bus through due to time) and sure hope I can add it to my favorites, but not so sure!
I don't think you're weird! I read people either love or hate the Meseta...I just hope I'm one of those who will love it as you do!Numerous people will think me weird mentioning the Meseta as a favourite. But I live on the edge of 'The Ridgeway' not far from Avebury, where I prepare for walking. The landscape is very similar and reminded me of what I had at home - the only difference is the 11 months of rain
Ah Biarritz!! They have yearly surfing contests, Rocher de la Vierge (that one can walk to and actually be at the oceans edge without getting wet), the Great Casino on the beach, a lovely walkway all around the waters edge, which goes a fair distance. This coast is a breathtaking coast! You spoke of swimming....it has many beaches, open and secluded from the huge waves, plus Napoleon built a summer place for his wife which is now a hotel, overlooking the water. The church has a lovely square which overlooks the water. A russian orthodox church also exists here. Restaurants are a bit pricey but very good cuisine. The feu d`artifice are phenomenal as they are displayed upon the water which changes the color of the waves. Yes, definitely a place to see if you love the water!!!Hi all,
Thanks for all the info over the months of prep, everything coming together with training and gear.
I am keen to find out people's top spots to stop and look at and even great accomodation for cultural experiences.
I leave 1 June SJPDP and plan to arrive 10 July Santiago walking alone mainly.
Also
If I have a few hours to spare at biarrritz should I check this town out have a swim or check out Bayonne before arriving in SJPDP evening 30 May ????( will have about 6hrs I guess then hoping to share transport to SJPDP)
Come and spend the night in Biarritz, hang out at the marche with the local, walk on the beaches and then spend some time in Bayonne the next morning before getting on the train/bus to SPdP, you will not regret it.Hi all,
Thanks for all the info over the months of prep, everything coming together with training and gear.
I am keen to find out people's top spots to stop and look at and even great accomodation for cultural experiences.
I leave 1 June SJPDP and plan to arrive 10 July Santiago walking alone mainly.
Also
If I have a few hours to spare at biarrritz should I check this town out have a swim or check out Bayonne before arriving in SJPDP evening 30 May ????( will have about 6hrs I guess then hoping to share transport to SJPDP)
Hello just going through old posts and looking at staying in Biarritz for a day before heading to SJPP my friend and I arrive in Biarritz on the 2/5Come and spend the night in Biarritz, hang out at the marche with the local, walk on the beaches and then spend some time in Bayonne the next morning before getting on the train/bus to SPdP, you will not regret it.
I'd recommend starting a new thread, rather than tagging on to a year old thread.Hello just going through old posts and looking at staying in Biarritz for a day before heading to SJPP my friend and I arrive in Biarritz on the 2/5
Recommend places to stay ????
Thank you in advance and advice I’d appreciated
I stayed at Le Petit in Leon and loved it. My room even had a private terrace with small table and chairs. It was also close to the cathedral.Le petit hotel is well located and has gotten good reviews from other pilgrims.
Great choices! I loved them all, too.2km side trip to Eunate Church (Pronounced A-you-nah'-tay) near Murazabal.
Bodegas Irache Wine Fountain - (get stamp around the corner at the office)
Cathedral tour in Burgos
Castrojeriz - Albergue Ultreia gives an evening tour of their secret wine celler in the medieval tunnels under the city.
Santiago - rooftop tour of Cathedral
Hi
I envy you for having those awesome memories , I hope I have many of my own and excited but nervous of what lies ahead.
My goal is to just finish and enjoy the peace and tranquility the freedom and people.
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