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Numbers down leaving Roncesvalles

LTfit

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I started out from St Jean Pied de Port on Monday. While in Roncesvalles I chatted with a few of the Dutch hospitaleros who have been there since October 15th (last day Friday) and they said that the numbers are way down since they started. During the first few days of their 15 day stint the albergue was almost full but on Monday night we were 59 and that included a bus of Spaniards who started there so I imagine even fewer numbers leaving St Jean.

I'm amazed how many get up and leave in the dark when it was 7c (yesterday 10c) in the morning and impossible to see anything before 7:50.

As you can see we had spectacular weather crossing the pyrenees! Personally very thankful as my last time crossing July 2010 I could barely see 50 meters in front of me!

For those leaving before November 1st I hope you have the same lunch!

Ultreia!
 
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The 2018 Camino "season" is unofficially over... The next step is closure of the Napoleon Pass, as from 1 November (IIRC). Things will slow down until the end of March, or around mid-April.

Easter 2019 is on Sunday, 21 April. The 2019 "season" opens unofficially with Semana Santa, or Holy Week. This is the week immediately before Easter.

Between now and then, the Camino de Santiago goes into off-season, or winter mode. Many albergues close. Some private albergues and hostals remain open. Best to call or reserve ahead... Do not assume they will be open when you get there...

As we learned regarding Larrasoana, when the municipal closes (no great loss there) the local bar / cafe also closes. THAT is more significant as this tiny town does not have a lot of alternative choices. So, from now until next March-April, most pilgrims will likely give Larrasoana a pass.

Hope this helps someone...
 
alansykes said:
Perhaps see you in Burgos? - should be there in a week or so.
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Well actually I am already in Nájera, tomorrow in Grañón (obligated stop) and Sunday was thinking of St. Juan de Ortega or Ages which means that I will be in or passing Burgos on Monday. But one never knows as on day 2 my projected stages changed. Weather has been wonderful so I have been walking long days with 2 young guys who plodded on today.

Let me know when you are closer as it would be nice to get together
 
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Sounds like you're too fast for me - hope to be in Santo Domingo de Silos for Sunday, 2-3 days from Burgos. Buenissimo camino
 
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LTfit said:
Heading home after Burgos? Hope the Lana was great! When home will catch up on your thread.
Ultreia!
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Hoping to get on to the Olvidado at Aguilar del Campoo, assuming the current cold snap doesn't last. You stopping in Burgos? The Lana is almost too good to be true, especially if you like remote romanesque. Suseia!
 
That’s good to know. I’ll be walking in Feb and Mar, so it looks as if I’ll be stopping in Zubiri on day two rather than Larrasoaña.
 
alansykes said:
Hoping to get on to the Olvidado at Aguilar del Campoo, assuming the current cold snap doesn't last. You stopping in Burgos? The Lana is almost too good to be true, especially if you like remote romanesque. Suseia!
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Sounds great! Temps are indeed expecting to drop. It's 1c in Burgos I see and there may be snow! Colder than when I walked last January

I'll continue on past Burgos, to wherever my legs will take me. I have about 2 more weeks. It has been interesting to see the changes since I haven't walked the section SJPdP to Burgos since 2010.

Ultreia!
 
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