First timer here. I had a few posts on here before the forum re-set. I was deciding between the Frances and the Norte but have 99% settled on the Norte to avoid the heat and the crowds. As a plus, I know German, so can utilize the go-to guidebook everyone is talking about.
I am leaving the US for Spain on June 24. I have ~40 days to walk the Camino del Norte and was thinking of starting in Bordeaux so I could have the opportunity to see more things and walk more if I feel strong. I am fine taking buses if I fall behind or decide to stay an extra day or two in a city. It is not possible to walk to Finisterre because I am meeting my mom 100 km outside Santiago at around day 35 and we will have just enough time to walk to Santiago, maybe bus it to Finisterre and spend a day in Madrid before flying out.
I wanted to know if anyone has started in Bordeaux before and continued on to the Camino del Norte? Should I be booking my accommodations on the route from Bordeaux to Irun ahead of time? I have read a few posts about people walking from Bordeaux but they went to SJPP. Anyway I would love to hear about your experiences. I feel like I can't get enough info about the Norte--I mean it is adequate, but I need more fodder for my daydreams!
On a side note, I just ordered my pacer poles today and even though I work 60 hours a week and have a biochem final coming up, I feel like I am dreaming about the Camino non-stop
-Elizabeth
I am leaving the US for Spain on June 24. I have ~40 days to walk the Camino del Norte and was thinking of starting in Bordeaux so I could have the opportunity to see more things and walk more if I feel strong. I am fine taking buses if I fall behind or decide to stay an extra day or two in a city. It is not possible to walk to Finisterre because I am meeting my mom 100 km outside Santiago at around day 35 and we will have just enough time to walk to Santiago, maybe bus it to Finisterre and spend a day in Madrid before flying out.
I wanted to know if anyone has started in Bordeaux before and continued on to the Camino del Norte? Should I be booking my accommodations on the route from Bordeaux to Irun ahead of time? I have read a few posts about people walking from Bordeaux but they went to SJPP. Anyway I would love to hear about your experiences. I feel like I can't get enough info about the Norte--I mean it is adequate, but I need more fodder for my daydreams!
On a side note, I just ordered my pacer poles today and even though I work 60 hours a week and have a biochem final coming up, I feel like I am dreaming about the Camino non-stop
-Elizabeth