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  1. mspath

    First Camino Frances - Starting 2nd week Oct. Fall advice please!

    JaneFall, For many recent posts re walking in autumn ie October/November see this earlier thread. The days can be golden but you must be prepared for cold. In past years it was my favorite time to walk. Whenever/wherever you do go Buen camino.
  2. mspath

    High Visibility

    Throughout most of Europe reflective vests are generally sold in large gas stations. Inexpensive and lightweight they are always available in stops which cater to long distance truckers such as the routiers in France....Wear them wherever you may be walking . For more on reflective vests see...
  3. mspath

    Camino dos Faros

    Have you seen the all the useful info including maps, lodging etc. cited for each Etapa in www.caminodosfaros.com ? The route looks great ! Good luck with your plans.
  4. mspath

    Planning for Winter Camino Frances

    Wherever you do plan to walk in winter do keep these thoughts in mind. In addition to the Valcarlos alternate to Roncesvalles difficult CF stretches after winter storms could be across the Montes de Oca from Villafranca, Najera to Santo Domingo de la Calzada, Monte Irago and, of course, to and...
  5. mspath

    Private Rooms on the camino

    The Spanish Gronze Camino Frances on line guide lists all accomodations ie albergues and hotels for each town on the camino in an east to west sequence.and shows which have private rooms. It appears to be constantly updated. A Chrome browser can easily translate the Spanish citations. Their...
  6. mspath

    Camino Vagabondes

    We would be happy to meet/greet you but we live off your route 100 kn NE of Paris along the Marne river in champagne country. Good luck with your plans.
  7. mspath

    Camino Vagabondes

    CaminoDeChristiano, What a splendid new journey you are planning! For additional pilgrim accommodation throughout France in the local tourist offices do ask about the donativo Chaîne d'Hospitalité Locale .Those who offer pilgrims such hospitality do so for the pleasure meeting/greeting...
  8. mspath

    thinking of doing a short winter camino

    In addition to the Valcarlos alternate to Roncesvalles difficult CF stretches after winter storms could be across the Montes de Oca from Villafranca, Najera to Santo Domingo de la Calzada, Monte Irago and, of course, to and from O Cebreiro. Be prepared. For any winter camino I stress this bit...
  9. mspath

    Booked my flight, does this mean it's really happening?! Frances route from SJPP - Late Oct.-Dec (Solo walker from Missouri, USA)

    JW321, Late autumn is a great time to walk with generally golden days and cool nights. Although during past years albergues on the CF started to close mid October there was always some place open. The hospitaleros usually know what was open on the next section. Walking in late autumn I usually...
  10. mspath

    Starting Sept 20, 2023, from sjpp

    You will see many changes on the way since 1989. Looking forward to reading your posts as you walk along. Buen Camino!
  11. mspath

    Sarah from New Zealand -What drew you to the Camino?

    For more on how some discovered their caminos see  this earlier thread Happy reading and whenever/wherever you go Buen camino.
  12. mspath

    The Best of Life

    Cape diem and in the truest sense, Ultreia.
  13. mspath

    Greetings!

    CCash, Welcome to the forum! To help you plan going forward check out these helpful earlier threads filled with useful links and posts https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/are-you-70-and-still-walking-caminos.59442/ and...
  14. mspath

    Senior on the Camino

    To help you plan going forward although at an advanced age check out this helpful earlier thread filled with useful links and posts https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/are-you-70-and-still-walking-caminos.59442/ Whenever/wherever you do go Carpe diem and Buen camino!
  15. mspath

    Bayonne Pilgrim Office & Lodging

    For Bayonne check out this address for an albergue the next day. Few places would be open at half past midnight. In Bayonne the simple Hotel/resto Monte Carlo years past was a good inexpensive choice located opposite the rr station at 1 rue Sainte-Ursule. Nice cafe and resto also. Good luck and...
  16. mspath

    A Reminder For Our Jewish Brethren on the Camino

    Synagogues, cemeteries, and settlements: Spain’s hidden Jewish heritage are described in an English article in El Pais by Vincente G. Olaya published 13 April, 2023. Perhaps you may have visited some of these special sites during your camino.
  17. mspath

    1st pilgrimage, 65, female, solo, asking for advice

    Marska, I trust that you have already read several forum topics to help with your plans. In case you missed it check this earlier but still relevant thread for various suggestions on how to train. Remember this is NOT a walk in the park! Just because so many pilgrims have been successful...
  18. mspath

    A Reminder For Our Jewish Brethren on the Camino

    Perhaps this section re Tui from the Guide Patrimoine Juif en Europe will help you find more information.
  19. mspath

    Rome to Santiago de compostela via Barcelona

    CalamityJayne, Welcome to the forum! Here is an earlier thread that may be helpful for your planning. Additional threads might be found in the forum topic Other Walks Around the World. Here is book that should provide insights. Good luck with your research and whenever/wherever you do go...
  20. mspath

    March 2023 start

    Marcus1, Welcome to the forum! May you and your wife have good weather as you journey on. Your first view of the sea should be magical. Buen camino to you both!

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