Starting El Camino Norte June 4, 2015 from Irun

[Fr Scott]

Leaving Wasilla, Alaska June 1, arriving Madrid June 2, train to Irun June 3, start El Camino de Santiago Norte June 4, 2015.

 

[grayland]

Welcome to the forum.
You will enjoy the Norte! It is a beautiful Camino with all of the infrastructure but not the crowd.

There is a lot of information here and many sharing people.
Buen Camino

 

[ksam]

Only did the last third of the Del Norte last year, and am dying to go back and do the rest! Buen Camino!!

 

[m00nman]

Hi Father Scott,

I walked the first five days with my family from Hendaya/Irun as far as Gernika back in July 2013...and my goodness it was HOT!
We really enjoyed our time passing across the Basque Country and are returning this July to pick up our trek from Gernika.

Take a look at a small blog I pieced together to give you a flavour of what you're heading for. I really hope you enjoy this part of the world as much as I do...

http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog/m00nman72/2/tpod.html

...if yu've any questions feel free to give me a shout or PM me!!!

 

[jpflavin1]

Leaving Wasilla, Alaska June 1, arriving Madrid June 2, train to Irun June 3, start El Camino de Santiago Norte June 4, 2015.

Father Scott:

An enjoyable Camino, imo. Good food and sideria in Basque country. Some nice Communal Albergues. Lots of alternative routes options, including e-9 and some nice cities like Bilbao with interesting art. The route is tougher in the beginning but does get gradually easier near the end.

Ultreya,
Joe

 

[Fr Scott]

Father Scott:

An enjoyable Camino, imo. Good food and sideria in Basque country. Some nice Communal Albergues. Lots of alternative routes options, including e-9 and some nice cities like Bilbao with interesting art. The route is tougher in the beginning but does get gradually easier near the end.

Ultreya,
Joe

Thanx Joe. I am sooo looking forward to the Camino norte. I walked six miles with full pack two days ago. I am looking forward to the experience. Peace!

 

[Fr Scott]

Welcome to the forum.
You will enjoy the Norte! It is a beautiful Camino with all of the infrastructure but not the crowd.

There is a lot of information here and many sharing people.
Buen Camino

Hey, thank you! Can't wait to head out. I have one long month to go.

 

[jmcarp]

Hi Fr Scott...just wondering if you've seen Fr Dave Pivonka's book, Hiking the Camino - 500 miles With Jesus. Fr Dave is a Franciscan from (I think) Ohio. He walked the Camino Francés with another priest a few years ago. His book may be available on Amazon.

 

[Fr Scott]

Hi Fr Scott...just wondering if you've seen Fr Dave Pivonka's book, Hiking the Camino - 500 miles With Jesus. Fr Dave is a Franciscan from (I think) Ohio. He walked the Camino Francés with another priest a few years ago. His book may be available on Amazon.

I haven't read that yet, but I will check it out. Thanks for the tip.

 

[Fr Scott]

I haven't read that yet, but I will check it out. Thanks for the tip.

I just downloaded it!

 

[jmcarp]

I just downloaded it!

Enjoy the book. I met Fr Dave a couple of times, once when he came to our parish to give a talk about his Camino experience (while here to meet with the youth group), and a second time when he came to give a mission. He's a friend of our youth minister, and is a delightful fellow.

 

[Betty Bauer]

Hi Fr Scott...just wondering if you've seen Fr Dave Pivonka's book, Hiking the Camino - 500 miles With Jesus. Fr Dave is a Franciscan from (I think) Ohio. He walked the Camino Francés with another priest a few years ago. His book may be available on Amazon.

I recommend the book as well. Fr. Dave is a TOR Franciscan who did the Camino while he was 'stationed' at Franciscan University (in Ohio)'s study abroad location (Austria). As a student that went through Franciscan at that time, I can vouch for his skill in bringing the obvious to a down-to-earth level, with humor. His Camino is the reason I am a part of this Forum now.

 

[grayland]

Thanx Joe. I am sooo looking forward to the Camino norte. I walked six miles with full pack two days ago. I am looking forward to the experience. Peace!

Are you planning on turning left on the Primitivo at Villaviciosa toward Oviedo or staying on the Norte along the coast?
Last year I stayed on the coast while most people turned down the Primitivo.
This year...I am starting at Oviedo on June 18. You would still be behind me at this point.
Either way is great.

 

[Fr Scott]

Hi Father Scott,

I walked the first five days with my family from Hendaya/Irun as far as Gernika back in July 2013...and my goodness it was HOT!
We really enjoyed our time passing across the Basque Country and are returning this July to pick up our trek from Gernika.

Take a look at a small blog I pieced together to give you a flavour of what you're heading for. I really hope you enjoy this part of the world as much as I do...

http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog/m00nman72/2/tpod.html

...if yu've any questions feel free to give me a shout or PM me!!!

OK, thank you. I will check it out! Being from Alaska, I don't like HOT! Yikes!

 

[Fr Scott]

Are you planning on turning left on the Primitivo at Villaviciosa toward Oviedo or staying on the Norte along the coast?
Last year I stayed on the coast while most people turned down the Primitivo.
This year...I am starting at Oviedo on June 18. You would still be behind me at this point.
Either way is great.

I'm taking a left, Primitivo or bust! I'm getting excited. I leave in 15 days

 

[Fr Scott]

I recommend the book as well. Fr. Dave is a TOR Franciscan who did the Camino while he was 'stationed' at Franciscan University (in Ohio)'s study abroad location (Austria). As a student that went through Franciscan at that time, I can vouch for his skill in bringing the obvious to a down-to-earth level, with humor. His Camino is the reason I am a part of this Forum now.

I read it. I liked it! Thank you for the recommendation. All I need now is a Camino Slogan, I 'm thinking of stealing it from our dollar bill, "In God we (in this case, I) Trust.

 

[Fr Scott]

Hi Father Scott,

I walked the first five days with my family from Hendaya/Irun as far as Gernika back in July 2013...and my goodness it was HOT!
We really enjoyed our time passing across the Basque Country and are returning this July to pick up our trek from Gernika.

Take a look at a small blog I pieced together to give you a flavour of what you're heading for. I really hope you enjoy this part of the world as much as I do...

http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog/m00nman72/2/tpod.html

...if yu've any questions feel free to give me a shout or PM me!!!

Hey, I took a look at your blog. Very Nice! I'll give you a shout if I have any more questions. THANK YOU!! 14 days and counting.

 

[angelafinnigan]

Leaving Wasilla, Alaska June 1, arriving Madrid June 2, train to Irun June 3, start El Camino de Santiago Norte June 4, 2015.

I'm starting from Irun June 5th. Hope I meet up with you, especially if you intend to say Mass along the way. Have a wonderful pilgrimage. Angela

 

[Fr Scott]

Fantastic. I bet we run into each other. Although I am starting June 4, one day ahead of you, I will be taking my time because I have a whopping three months to walk it. I plan to post pics, videos, and my location on Twitter. My name is @FrScottGarrett. Have a wonderful journey. I will be attending mass in the various villages but probably won't be celebrating

I'm starting from Irun June 5th. Hope I meet up with you, especially if you intend to say Mass along the way. Have a wonderful pilgrimage. Angela

 

[angelafinnigan]

Fantastic. I bet we run into each other. Although I am starting June 4, one day ahead of you, I will be taking my time because I have a whopping three months to walk it. I plan to post pics, videos, and my location on Twitter. My name is @

I've just sent you a Twitter friend request. I post on Face Book. I'll look out for you. I'm only doing twelve days as I am en route to UK but will be back walking at the end of July. Hope to see you. Buen Camino!