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I dk if this helps. I've been messing around with Google Maps and came up with a blog-map that lets you zoom into over 100 of the pueblos & cities along the way. Buen Camino!Planning to walk July, Camino Frances. Plan to catch the Bulls in Pamplona 6th/7th, take off and be in SdC for St James Day 24th. That means more klms than time, so will be going hard, but in reality need to probably bus or train around 100klms twice during our 20+ days, which will be our rest days. Any suggestions on where those non walking days would be best? Dull or boring sections? Over populated sections?
First post, only just started looking at the Forum, but what a wonderful resource. Thanks in advance. Good luck and safe travels to all Pilgrims. Looking forward to it.
Brett and Sue
I once went to the Feria de San Fermin with my son, who wanted to run with the bulls. Being an older man, I wasn't up for that but went along and was in Pamplona but outside of the route where the bulls actually run. I had heard that it is just about impossible to find a room in Pamplona during the Feria so we were staying in San Sebastian and rode over by car. It was sort of interesting but the streets were full of trash, urine and puke from all the drunk and stoned people that were there en masse. People were friendly but their behavior was pretty disgusting (to me) and it was very difficult to get any food or drink or use a bathroom because of the overwhelming mob of people. I would never return to the Feria de San Fermin even though I love Pamplona. If you are actually running with the bulls, it is a different experience because more serious people are doing that and not just those who want to be bombed the whole time.Planning to walk July, Camino Frances. Plan to catch the Bulls in Pamplona 6th/7th, take off and be in SdC for St James Day 24th. That means more klms than time, so will be going hard, but in reality need to probably bus or train around 100klms twice during our 20+ days, which will be our rest days. Any suggestions on where those non walking days would be best? Dull or boring sections? Over populated sections?
First post, only just started looking at the Forum, but what a wonderful resource. Thanks in advance. Good luck and safe travels to all Pilgrims. Looking forward to it.
Brett and Sue
Hi Rambler1959,I agree with those folks that encourage you to pick a point from which you can comfortably complete every segment to Santiago. Your Pamplona experience will offer a transition between your home and your Camino. Enjoy the party and then start fresh in a town well down the road. I would personally suggest 17 days x 20 km per day average. That would allow you to go farther on some days and take a rest day or two if you wish. If you get to Santiago early, enjoy the spectacular city. Lots of folks complain about the tough slogs into and out of the big cities, but I find that they provide perspective on the beauty of the other days.
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