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You are writing like you are somewhere above me and spy with a camera.lol.Normally, the Napoleon route would be a complete no-no at this time of year, and it is indeed closed administratively, but the complete lack of snow and the warm, sunny weather yesterday, and no wind, meant that the Pilgrim Office actually could give just a recommendation. But if you get stuck up there despite the ideal conditions, from not being a strong enough hiker, and need rescuing, then you will pay a very hefty fine for it. But a strong hiker could have managed it yesterday. Today probably not, the wind is up again, and possibly rain, which up there could always turn into non-hikeable conditions.
10 people for me it's too much traffic..when I listen behind me maybe 100 meters the noice of the metal lower part of stick of another pilgrim to the stones I understand that iam near to a civilization ...That's so interesting @chrislc90 And wonderful.
Just 12 pilgrims in Roncesvalles. [...]
It now sounds kinda magical to walk with so few people on the trail. I feel a winter Camino Frances is in my future. I will follow your path with interest.
Buen camino.
I set out from SJPP same day, just in the opposite direction.You are writing like you are somewhere above me and spy with a camera.lol.
The first day it was not windy and perfect sunshine .the next 2 rains .not see any snow only to the peaks of some mountains to the horizon .I carry some snow clothes in case of face snow conditions and this makes my rucksack 13.5 kgs.In SJPDP you can sleep everywhere ,I booked via booking a hotel room to be sure when I was still on train from Bayonne.but in Pilgrim office the nice lady that do not speak English offered me to sleep to the albergue that belongs to the office if I understand correct .but I had already booked .the scale that told me to put my rucksack to check the weight shows 2 KGS extra ..lol..comparing to electronic mine.when I saw it I scared ..Thanks for sharing @chrislc90 !
I'm starting in less than two weeks, (21st of Jan)... How was the weather (specifically snow)? Also, how was the availability of accommodations in SJPdP?
Thank you and buen camino!
Regarding the blister, I can only offer you what has effectively worked for me. On my first CF, I developed blisters on both feet. I left them along and they got bigger with every step that I took. Since then, I think that I’ve successfully stayed away from the blister problem. First, open up the blister with a needle and let the liquid out. Make the opening large enough so it doesn’t quickly re-close. Treat it with some type of antibiotic ointment and don’t cover it when off the Camino. Let it drain and dry out. I’m not a fan of covering a blister with anything other than paper pharmaceutical tape. Prior to walking in the morning, clean the blister, make sure no liquid has built up again, and then cover that area with the paper tape. Check it a time or two while walking. Re-bandage your foot as needed and even change socks in the middle of the day. Although it will be sore for a couple days, it shouldn’t get any worse. In the future, if you notice a hot spot developing, stop and make sure a blister hasn’t already started. If it has, open it up and tape that area until you can address it better after stopping for the day. Good luck.Arrived to Torres del Rio.as Los arcos not provide any opened albergue.And after we tasted a juice to a bar opposite of Los arcos church and booked our beds to del Rio ,bar boy informed us that the man that he just entered to the bar and gone was the owner of an albergue ..if we would like to stay there..but we continued ..to hostel La PATA de oca ..and for 28 euro including dinner we climbed to the second floor .here have ATM and hostel accept cards but not now during winter..only cash.the big room very traditional with logs to the roof and 12 beds but only one shower and WC and an air condition that is not possible to heat the space .additionally not have something to put your wet clothes from rain to dry for the next day .Hosteria de curtidores rooms to Estella have password locks to the outer gate also to the rooms.it was traditional and very nice and we cooked there with things that bought down town .photos from curtidores attached and as a souvenir a had my first big blister and I ask you.to break it with a needle or let it like this till opened accidentally?
Jim thanks for asking. Now after 9 days not exist any pain (the last 5 days) .the last 5 days created a new one to the other right heel and because it was veryyyy small less than 4-5mm I decided to use compeed .to tested .and I came to the conclusion that compeed is good only if you don't walk and rest your legs .it's totally useless if you walk and for so many klms per day.so after 4 days the new blister became so big that wanted to explode out of the compeed.so I removed compeed and drilled 6 holes with a needle to remove the liquid and that's it .today is almost perfect both of them .only the outer skin remained to remind me that existed blisters in the past.A red squirrel, rare to see here in Scotland, how nice. How is the heel ?
A curiosity: is the weather cold at that point where you found the guy who offered you an orange juice? I see in your pic that there is a tent, so people sleep outside. I don't have tent, just winter sleeping bag and pad: could I sleep outside?The way to astorga magnificent .especially when in the middle of nowhere meet a guy that stayed there and offers you orange to make a juice self service..
The weather it was more than sunny and hot.of course this only during daylight.but when sun goes to sleep have real cold with temperature drop below zero.A curiosity: is the weather cold at that point where you found the guy who offered you an orange juice? I see in your pic that there is a tent, so people sleep outside. I don't have tent, just winter sleeping bag and pad: could I sleep outside?
Thank you. I'm carrying an heavy sleeping bag bought in Canada (even in summer, temperature shifts below the 0°C). It is OK until -22°C.The weather it was more than sunny and hot.of course this only during daylight.but when sun goes to sleep have real cold with temperature drop below zero.
If your sleeping bag is for military survivors with comfort real temp -20 yes you can sleep .I am telling this because I have my sleeping bag for real ice conditions and used it to slept to Finland outside with -24 degrees Celsius ..but these tents that you saw in the photo have also some benches and blankets but are for summer time .but if you can afford it the cold you can use the place .
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