Well that goes to show he’s never met most of us.
Let’s stop trying to convince the man. People have done far more reckless things and got away with it.
Jonny, exactly how much time do you have to walk the CF? When do you arrive in Spain? Are you planning any rest days? How are you getting to Pamplona ? Do you need time to adjust to jet lag? Going down to Pamplona via Zubiri can also be...
Oops so sorry @C clearly You did give great advice.
There are a few of you "great repliers" who I always read and enjoy. Obviously the two of you are in this group.
Trecile has given great advice. I would just add that pilgrims tend to leave early, often before dawn at that time of year. If you're staying in a hotel you might want a very early breakfast. Check you know where to join the Camino the night...
Thanks for reporting back, I was wondering how you were. I'm sure you'll feel more comfortable soon. What a horrible experience but it's good to hear how well you were treated. I hope you never encounter the wretched little critters again.
Thank you all for your kind words. Yesterday we took a taxi to the hospital in Cee, where I was given anti histamine tablets, Prednisolone and steroid cream. Not quite as itchy today, so all should be ok soon. Also want to say how fantastic the...
It’s best that you arrive hopefully as you are arriving at the busiest time of the year.
You have no chance whatsoever of intermediate accommodation on the Napoleon route before Roncesvalles - and it’ll be a zoo there - so the shuttle (which...
At a well known private albergue in Arzua I asked for a bottom bunk, cama baja. I was in my mid 70s and experiencing mobility issues. I was told no, we assign in order of arrival - bottom, then top then bottom then top, you are top. I asked...
ops... we don't wear rings! :confused: The paradoxical thing if they will ever deny it, is that on the night of our wedding my wife and I slept in a hostel... 😆
We married in NZ, actually, in total solitude: just the Justice of Peace and her...
Slight tangent but I stayed in an albergue last week that saved lower bunks for those over 50! It’s great when local managers implement those type of working practices locally (where practical).
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