Jaime Carrollo
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- Frances 2022
Norte/Primitivo 2023
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Be safe JimI just finished Day 3 of the Norte just outside Deba. It has been great but if you are heading this way be forewarned that the trails are muddy and slippery from all the rain squalls. View attachment 147073But the views are spectacular.
overall, but the rain caught up with us 1.5 hours out! Drying out now and ready to wet the insides!Im one day behind you. Will stay at Ibiri Quarter today (5km past Deba). Let's see if I can play catchup
Im hoping to stay at the monastery in Zenazurra tomorrow. There are only 21 bed places so I'm a bit worried about crowds. Altough in the cow shed seems to be today just 2 pilgrims.Made it to Marquina on somewhat better trails
overall, but the rain caught up with us 1.5 hours out! Drying out now and ready to wet the insides!
I had a late start from Irun and only saw a few pilgrims along the way.Im hoping to stay at the monastery in Zenazurra tomorrow. There are only 21 bed places so I'm a bit worried about crowds. Altough in the cow shed seems to be today just 2 pilgrims.
How many people started on the same day as you in Irun? I had about 30-40 people.
Took a private room in the monastery for €30. Worth it! The monks were very appreciative. I got there around 12 noon? Had to wait till 2 or 230 (can’t remember) to actually secure the room but was first in queue. If Mary is still there she will help you. BTW all the rooms in Deba were booked. Had to take a train back and forth to Zarautz.I had a late start from Irun and only saw a few pilgrims along the way.
It is particularly treacherous to be sure! After writing about it in my Find Penguins app that was shared with those who followed me, my son called to ask if he should take out an insurance policy on me. Haha. But the walk on the beach afterwards was glorious!The narrow path up over the hill and down onto the beach after Laredo heading for Güemes is particularly treacherous after rain too, I struggled with it just a few days ago. You are about a week from it..View attachment 147074
Fully agree! I did this stretch before Noja a few days ago in rain and it was very slippery and, in spots, dangerous. The views and beach walk after, plus a glass of wine in town, erased the anxietyIt is particularly treacherous to be sure! After writing about it in my Find Penguins app that was shared with those who followed me, my son called to ask if he should take out an insurance policy on me. Haha. But the walk on the beach afterwards was glorious!
I recall that muddy path! Much to our amazement we looked back up the hill once we reached the beach and saw 2 people carrying their bikes down the trail. I seem to recall someone told us there is an alternative path if you want to avoid the mud.The narrow path up over the hill and down onto the beach after Laredo heading for Güemes is particularly treacherous after rain too, I struggled with it just a few days ago. You are about a week from it..View attachment 147074
That IS amazing! There was an alternative route. We decided to take the beach route not realizing it was a bit more Jurassic Park than beach for quite a stretch. But all good and no dinosaurs.I recall that muddy path! Much to our amazement we looked back up the hill once we reached the beach and saw 2 people carrying their bikes down the trail. I seem to recall someone told us there is an alternative path if you want to avoid the mud.
Also lots of pilgrims I have talked with will also stop walking in Bilbao. Things should become very relaxed.Actually had some sunshine today walking into Gernika! No albergue open so stayed at the Hotel Boliña. Other folks opting for monastery outside of Marquina or pushing thru beyond Gernika. Lezama tight too, so might push on to Bilbao. Big city, lots of beds. A fair number of pilgrims are going no further than Bilbao.
Isn't the albergue in Lezama closed until June anyway?Lezama tight too, so might push on to Bilbao.
my Buen Camino app says that its open June to September only.Isn't the albergue in Lezama closed until June anyway?
Yes, that's what Gronze says too.my Buen Camino app says that its open June to September only.
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