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  1. ScouseKeith

    LIVE from the Camino Héctor Walks His Way- Week 6

    Well done Héctor you’re almost in the final stretch. Chin up one step at a time. Keith
  2. ScouseKeith

    Saint Jean Pied de Port to Roncesvalles, leaving in the afternoon

    Hi jonny You might be underestimating what you are facing in the 28km on that first stage. The fastest I’ve wheats anyone walking to Roncesvalles is around 8hrs and that’s walking at just over 3km per hour. The gradient in parts is so acute you certainly won’t be able to achieve your top spread...
  3. ScouseKeith

    LIVE from the Camino Héctor Walks His Way- Week 5

    Hector You couldn’t be more accurate. I’m 68 and I’ve walked the Camino 5 times and next year I’m walking the Via de la Plata as my last Camino. During the past 9yrs I’ve seen some pretty nasty accidents whether through over confidence, clowning around, alcohol or just not paying attention to...
  4. ScouseKeith

    LIVE from the Camino Héctor Walks His Way- Week 5

    Hi Héctor Sounds like you’ve had a painful day. Some words of advice. We are both of similar age and that comes with its own challenges. If you’re using the John Brieley guide book all the better it shows alternative options you can use. Most of the Camino trail usually has a tarmac road...
  5. ScouseKeith

    Injured after stage one and upset

    Hi ladybaguette I feel for you. I got tendinitis on my right shin last year midway and I had to cut my stage’s down to keep me walking, the pain can really get to you if you don’t rest it some. It took about five days before I started getting better but I did allow an extra five days sight...
  6. ScouseKeith

    LIVE from the Camino Héctor Walks His Way- Week 5

    Well done Héctor
  7. ScouseKeith

    LIVE from the Camino Héctor Walks His Way- Week 5

    It’s well worth the extra few euros to book the hospederia san Martin. Yes the rooms are small but en suite, clean and very quite perfect for that first night in Santiago. The food is excellent, they do a special price for pilgrims for dinner and breakfast you can’t fault it it’s a perfect end...
  8. ScouseKeith

    Sleeping with your partner in the albergue

    Hi pilgrim You will find there are plenty of albergues that offer private rooms ideal for couples, I’ve used them many times when I want a quiet place to sleep and they are much cheaper than hotels. Google them and see which ones have them. Because they are a bit more expensive than single beds...
  9. ScouseKeith

    LIVE from the Camino Héctor Walks His Way- Week 5

    You’ll find walking from Acebo to molinaseca by road much easier and less stressful terrain.
  10. ScouseKeith

    LIVE from the Camino Héctor Walks His Way- Week 5

    If your latest arrival date is the 20th just work backwards and split the remaining days into portional amounts, don’t try and make up too much so close to home , there’s nothing that beats walking into cathedral square feeling the excitement and euphoria that you’ve made it. Good luck. Keith
  11. ScouseKeith

    LIVE from the Camino Héctor Walks His Way- Week 5

    I agree. I’ve always stopped at El Acebo for a good rest, meal and sleep. The sunsets on the horizon are spectacular. Grab a breakfast in the morning and stop in Molinaseca for coffee and pastry and push on to ponferrada, it’s an easier day and pleasant walk. Keith
  12. ScouseKeith

    Options if Orisson is fully booked?

    There are plenty of albergues in town to choose from. This time of year numbers have dropped significantly so no shortage of beds then start in the morning. Keith
  13. ScouseKeith

    LIVE from the Camino MelMc walks from SJPP

    Hey Bogong It was exactly the same for me on my first Camino July 2015. I had barely got out of town and the rain started and it got heavier and heavier as the time past. I stopped at orrisson for coffee and food then preceded but unto be known to me no other pilgrims continued walking. After...
  14. ScouseKeith

    LIVE from the Camino MelMc walks from SJPP

    Mick0 It sounds like the weather has turned already. Be warned it might be warm during the day as you’re walking generating your own heat but when evenings are cold and wet a liner doesn’t do it but there are a lot of albergues provide blankets if so grab a couple, a good sleep is essential to...
  15. ScouseKeith

    LIVE from the Camino MelMc walks from SJPP

    Well done MelMC Believe me it only gets easier from tomorrow. There’s the odd challenging day ahead but nothing in comparison to today, and in about 4/5 days your legs will be tuned to walking and it gets easier. Keith
  16. ScouseKeith

    Two Weeks To Go

    Hi Lawrence My old friend is walking right now and should be in Leon in about 4 days. He says there are not many pilgrims on the trail right now and he’s not booking albergues as there are so many free beds, he’s actually had three albergues were he was the only one in his room, so rest easy my...
  17. ScouseKeith

    The dreaded descent into Zubiri

    I did exactly the same, I’ve tripped too many times walking to Molinaseca so the past two Caminos I’ve walked the road, and yes it is longer but definitely quicker and easier on the feet. Keith
  18. ScouseKeith

    56 y/o, traveling alone & so nervous

    Hi Michelle The main part of the Camino is very different than starting in Sarria. You will probably meet more pilgrims in the final 100km than the rest of the Camino during October. There is an excitement that first morning leaving SJPDP along with probably 20/30 other pilgrims starting off...
  19. ScouseKeith

    The dreaded descent into Zubiri

    Hi wanieta The decent to zubiri in dry weather is very difficult last year I took a massive tumble and ripped open my forearm and elbow, luckily for me Fabian who I was walking with managed to catch my arm otherwise my head would have crashed into the loose rocks and believe me there are ruts...
  20. ScouseKeith

    56 y/o, traveling alone & so nervous

    I’m 68 and I’ve walked it 5 times and next year I’m walking the VdlP again on my own, but you’re never really alone even when you’re looking for solitude pilgrims will appear. You’ll be quite safe. Keith

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