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  1. jfgough

    Noah's Ark Albergue

    I am currently on the Caminho Português Central. I discovered this place on my way to an albergue I had already booked. The owner Saimon is a very friendly guy and eager to host pilgrims at his place. Check him out, he's about 8 km north of Ponte de Lima. If I had not already booked a place I...
  2. jfgough

    Shoes on the CF

    I walked the entire CF in one pair of Hoka trail runners. No foot problems at all.
  3. jfgough

    LIVE from the Camino Descent to Roncesvalles

    Glad you took in stride, so to speak. I made a couple of diversions on my CF last year, planned and unplanned. Enjoy every step, especially the extra ones! I begin my Camino Portuguese next week, from Porto. Buen Camino
  4. jfgough

    LIVE from the Camino Héctor Walks His Way

    Enjoy every step that you take.
  5. jfgough

    LIVE from the Camino Héctor Walks His Way

    Yes! A lesson that I learned was to look back at where you just came from. More than once I noticed things that I had missed on my way forward
  6. jfgough

    LIVE from the Camino Héctor Walks His Way

    Buen Camino y Buen suerte
  7. jfgough

    Memorable Camino Characters

    Elena, owner of La Perla Negra in Azqueta. She is a lovely and interesting person who provides a wonderful experience to her guests.
  8. jfgough

    Ticks Carrying Ebola type disease in Spain!?

    I guess some of us were attempting to be helpful and not assuming that everyone is a native English speaker or a spell checker. I guess this was an unfortunate waste of time. Tick borne diseases are a serious problem.
  9. jfgough

    Ticks Carrying Ebola type disease in Spain!?

    Ticks in the USA carry a host of nasty diseases, viruses, etc. Nothing like ebola, but Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and a virus called alpha gal which makes you allergic to mammal protein. I live in Virginia and it has been a particularly bad year for ticks.
  10. jfgough

    Orisson

    May be too late. Try Auberge Borda which is only about a km or two farther. It books quickly also. As suggested also, taxi back to SJPP.
  11. jfgough

    Bear near Cadavo Baleira

    Beautiful animal and encouraging to see they still exist there. I live in the Blue Ridge mountains in Virginia and we have plenty of black bears as neighbors. They're good neighbors and only become a problem when humans get careless with food.
  12. jfgough

    Wet hiking shoes

    I wore Hoka trail runners which were not waterproof. The were inundated in the great flood in Pamplona last September and a few other days. The advantage of trail runners is that they dry out quickly (overnight). Just take the liners out at night and they should be ready to go by morning. Buen...
  13. jfgough

    Should I replace my Hokas now?

    You can buy new liners and maybe even take an extra with you. I started the CF last fall and had similar wear in my liners by the time I got to Burgos. I replaced them at a local sporting goods shop and finished my Camino with no further problems. Good luck and Buen Camino
  14. jfgough

    LIVE from the Camino Camino for my 50th- Learning to Walk Anew

    Happy to see your posts! I wish I was only 50, but grateful to "keep on truckin" at 66. My first Camino was the CF last fall. This year I am walking the Camino Portuguse Central via the Sends Litoral. Your itenerary seems to mirror what I am planning. My first day out of Porto I am stopping in...
  15. jfgough

    Train or bus from Pamplona to San Sebastian

    I took the ALSA bus and met pilgrims whom I would see off and on over my entire Camino Frances. It's a great place to meet your pilgrim cohort. Buen Camino
  16. jfgough

    Plantar Fasciitis

    Maybe check with a podiatrist. I tried to self treat plantar fasciitis for a year. I went to a podiatrist that told me that the fat pad on my heel was gone. She prescribed Hokas. I walked the CF last fall with no pain. Buen Camino
  17. jfgough

    Best tape to prevent blisters

    Vaseline is a great preventative measure, as are merino wool socks. I got a minor blister after about 300 km and after I ran out Vaseline. Keeping your feet dry and lubricated will help you avoid blisters. Compeed and other products are readily available on the Camino Frances.
  18. jfgough

    Best way to walk near unfenced cows/cattle

    Just keep a respectful distance if possible and don't pet them. One of my favorite memories from my Camino Frances last year was walking in the middle of a herd of large gentle cattle on the road out of Sarria. There were about 20 pilgrim walking in the road with the cattle. With exception of a...
  19. jfgough

    Alternative to Pamplona for overnight

    Hostel Casa Ibarolla.
  20. jfgough

    Alternative to Pamplona for overnight

    I would recommend you give Pamplona a try. I don't think it's crazy unless there is a festival there. It's a beautiful city with an incredible food scene. I stayed on a nice albergue with little sleeping pods, washers and dryers and a very helpful staff.

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