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  1. DonnaM

    Prebooking

    Hi Meggie, are you trying to book albergues or private accommodation? I'm going for a week at the end of September and have booked all of my accomodations, some on booking.com and some direct. Albergues don't always take reservations, I did the Norte back in 2022 and many people had problems...
  2. DonnaM

    Which routes to combine?

    Hi, I missed the Meseta first time around too, in 2019 but it was always calling to me! I went back last June and I loved it, it's magical, ancient and probably one of the best stages along the Frances, you should go :) Also, I have walked the Norte/Primitvo and the first week is fabulous but...
  3. DonnaM

    Irún to Bilbao. How many walking days? Any unmissable experiences?

    I walked Gernika to Bilbao, I remember it was really lovely until Larrabetzu and after that it was on unshaded road for 8km or so, it was a little tough because it was a super hot day , but with a hat and water, not too difficult.
  4. DonnaM

    Fly to Asturias or Santander airport to get to Leon?

    I finished in Leon a month ago and took a bus to Oviedo and then a bus to the airport, pretty straightforward and Asturias airport small and efficient
  5. DonnaM

    Bag Transfers on Del Norte

    Search el camino con correos, transporte mochilas :)
  6. DonnaM

    Bag Transfers on Del Norte

    I used Correos a few times on the Norte...
  7. DonnaM

    Accommodation in Berducedo

    I can highly recommend Casa de Aldea Araceli in Berducedo, it is in a beautiful building, wonderful hostess, and great food (it isn't an albergue).
  8. DonnaM

    Last 100km places with pools?

    I stayed at Pension Una Estrella Dorada in O'Pedrouzo, it was raining when I was there so I didn't get to use it but there was a small pool and it was on the Camino.
  9. DonnaM

    Not what I expected!

    Biggest surprise came at the end of my first Camino in 2019, I started it as a 'bucket list' once in a lifetime thing and was shocked at the amount of people I met on their 3rd, 4th, umpteenth! camino...but as I sat overlooking the sea in Finisterre I knew I would do it again. This year I'll...
  10. DonnaM

    Food on the Camino, what do you miss?

    Tortilla in Betanzos, on the Ingles :)
  11. DonnaM

    best place (or places) to have a day's rest on the Norte?

    If you're foodies San Sebastian and Bilbao for the Guggenheim, agree with Tincatinker, Llanes great for a chill out and Oviedo great too, I went off onto the Primitivo so I can't say for the rest of the Norte.
  12. DonnaM

    Lost & Found Wooden rosary found

    Hi Jane, there is a guy on Facebook looking for it, I passed your information on :)
  13. DonnaM

    Fisterra

    I've walked to Finisterra and Muxia, took 3 days for each walk, it's doable...4 would be nice :) Not done in November though. Buen Camino
  14. DonnaM

    On the Camino: One Day at a Time, one Photo at a Time 10.0

  15. DonnaM

    Camino Primitivo or Frances in september/october

    I did the Primitivo end of September last year, I had a mixture of mostly warm weather and just a few days of rain, being English the rain wasn't a problem for me :) and it wasn't so heavy that it made walking a problem. There are definitely fewer pilgrims and days when you walk alone for a lot...
  16. DonnaM

    How physically demanding is first week of Camino Del Norte?

    I did the Norte alone last September, I got to Bilbao in 5 days from Irun, yes it's pretty tough that first week with lots of climbs and descents, challenging, especially if its's hot, but incredible, both for the views and the feeling of accomplishment when you reach the top and bottom :)...
  17. DonnaM

    Thoughts on these hotels?

    Hi, I did the Primitvo last September, I stayed at the Soho Oviedo, it was a cute hotel not far from the route...The Areces, small, clean and the owners were fab...the wife made great cake :), Casa deAldea in Berducedo...Stunning! Great food, great place, great hostess!, the hotel Mendez Nunez...
  18. DonnaM

    September 1 starting from Irun doing el Norte

    Buen Camino! I did the same route, same dates, last year...will do it again...
  19. DonnaM

    Shortened version of Camino del Norte

    Hi, I combined the Norte from Irun to Villaviciosa then Primitivo to Santiago and also walked to Muxia last September, it was 36 walking days, I took 2 rest days along the way, like you, I'm in average shape, it is definitely doable in the time and I agree with everybody else, the beginning from...
  20. DonnaM

    Walking Hendaye to Irún

    Hello, yes there is a bridge across, it's a nice 30 minute walk from train station to the centre of Irun. I did it last year, it's a lovely feeling walking across and seeing the first yellow arrows!

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