LIVE from the Camino Live from Spain (notice snow in the mountains in the picture)

[Wanderingfriend]

I arrived in Spain yesterday and will take a bus from Bilbao to Burgos (where I am starting) tomorrow. It feels so great being back in Spain. I injured myself in Leon in the fall and had to cut my trip short. Anyway just a couple of observations:

1. It’s cold! I posted in this forum that I was bringing my rain coat and a Packable down jacket. Someone advised me to leave down jacket home and layer. I was layered underneath my down coat and still was a bit nippy. I am glad I folllowed my intuition and brought the coat along. I went to decathlon today and bought a pair of hiking leggings for down to minus 10. So, I have added to my pack! Cardinal sin. My legs were so cold as I walked today. I don’t know if it is unusually cold but the snow on the mountains is definitely more than I have ever seen here.
I had a pair of merino wool hiking leggings and took them out at the last minute. Note to self: You just need some things on the camino! Underpacking isn’t good either.

2. I am so glad I have cushioned three days to get over jet lag (from Canada). I am very jet lagged and feel like I need those days to feel able to get going on Wednesday.

3. I am finding joy is just walking, eating pinxchos, wine and really great coffee.

4. Did I say how much I love Spain?

5. A bus from Bilbao takes you right into the Center of Burgos (near the cathedral. If you take a train, you would need to get a taxi into town.

6. Did I say how much I love Spain!!
Buen Camino

 

[mspath]

Wanderingfriend,
Glad to read that you have arrived in Bilbao. Now you are truly on your way.
Looking forward to reading/seeing more of your journey as you move along.
Stay safe and warm. Enjoy every moment. Buen camino.

 

[mvanert]

I arrived in Spain yesterday and will take a bus from Bilbao to Burgos (where I am starting) tomorrow. It feels so great being back in Spain. I injured myself in Leon in the fall and had to cut my trip short. Anyway just a couple of observations:

1. It’s cold! I posted in this forum that I was bringing my rain coat and a Packable down jacket. Someone advised me to leave down jacket home and layer. I was layered underneath my down coat and still was a bit nippy. I am glad I folllowed my intuition and brought the coat along. I went to decathlon today and bought a pair of hiking leggings for down to minus 10. So, I have added to my pack! Cardinal sin. My legs were so cold as I walked today. I don’t know if it is unusually cold but the snow on the mountains is definitely more than I have ever seen here.
I had a pair of merino wool hiking leggings and took them out at the last minute. Note to self: You just need some things on the camino! Underpacking isn’t good either.

2. I am so glad I have cushioned three days to get over jet lag (from Canada). I am very jet lagged and feel like I need those days to feel able to get going on Wednesday.

3. I am finding joy is just walking, eating pinxchos, wine and really great coffee.

4. Did I say how much I love Spain?

5. A bus from Bilbao takes you right into the Center of Burgos (near the cathedral. If you take a train, you would need to get a taxi into town.

6. Did I say how much I love Spain!!
Buen Camino

Very jealous, my friend and I start from Burgos at the end of August when I'm pretty certain snow and cold will not be an issue LOL!

Have fun.

 

[Wanderingfriend]

Very jealous, my friend and I start from Burgos at the end of August when I'm pretty certain snow and cold will not be an issue LOL!

Have fun.

Oh yes! Last Sept. I skipped Burgos to Leon because It was so hot, thus back tracking now to Burgos to do the Meseta.

 

[trecile]

Are you planning to stay in albergues? If so, can you report back on what the occupancy levels are like this year?
Thanks

 

[Wanderingfriend]

Are you planning to stay in albergues? If so, can you report back on what the occupancy levels are like this year?
Thanks

I am staying in pensions and albergues. I will definitely report back here.

 

[Annie2stout]

I arrived in Spain yesterday and will take a bus from Bilbao to Burgos (where I am starting) tomorrow. It feels so great being back in Spain. I injured myself in Leon in the fall and had to cut my trip short. Anyway just a couple of observations:

1. It’s cold! I posted in this forum that I was bringing my rain coat and a Packable down jacket. Someone advised me to leave down jacket home and layer. I was layered underneath my down coat and still was a bit nippy. I am glad I folllowed my intuition and brought the coat along. I went to decathlon today and bought a pair of hiking leggings for down to minus 10. So, I have added to my pack! Cardinal sin. My legs were so cold as I walked today. I don’t know if it is unusually cold but the snow on the mountains is definitely more than I have ever seen here.
I had a pair of merino wool hiking leggings and took them out at the last minute. Note to self: You just need some things on the camino! Underpacking isn’t good either.

2. I am so glad I have cushioned three days to get over jet lag (from Canada). I am very jet lagged and feel like I need those days to feel able to get going on Wednesday.

3. I am finding joy is just walking, eating pinxchos, wine and really great coffee.

4. Did I say how much I love Spain?

5. A bus from Bilbao takes you right into the Center of Burgos (near the cathedral. If you take a train, you would need to get a taxi into town.

6. Did I say how much I love Spain!!
Buen Camino

I found this post very helpful.. I definitely feel the cold more than most; but in my desire to keep my pack light I gad almost decided to take out my down jacket.. thanks heaps! 20 days before I leave NZ.. BUEN CAMINO

 

[Kjmkiwi]

I found this post very helpful.. I definitely feel the cold more than most; but in my desire to keep my pack light I gad almost decided to take out my down jacket.. thanks heaps! 20 days before I leave NZ.. BUEN CAMINO

Great to see Kiwis getting out of there and doing this!!

 

[Wanderingfriend]

Are you planning to stay in albergues? If so, can you report back on what the occupancy levels are like this year?
Thanks

Right now there is not a problem getting albergues. I was in one ten bed room, all by myself. Rumour in the trail is that Pamplona on that there is a lot of people heading for Easter celebrations in big cities, beds for them seem to be getting more difficult. Those are rumours I am hearing.

 

[Wanderingfriend]

I found this post very helpful.. I definitely feel the cold more than most; but in my desire to keep my pack light I gad almost decided to take out my down jacket.. thanks heaps! 20 days before I leave NZ.. BUEN CAMINO

I’d say bring it!

 

[Galuh]

Buen Camino