LIVE from the Camino My first evening

mlippeck

New Member

Time of past OR future Camino

Plan: 09.08.2024 from Irun

• Aug 9, 2024

• #1

I just fell to post this. I am there.
I arrived today at Hendaye, walked over to Irun, rested some minutes and felt I needed to move. So I took a walk to Hondarribia. It was very crowded. I didn't feel I want to have dinner there.
But I loved the smell of the city. Smells like freedom.
On my way back to Irun I found a small bar in an domestic area. They had good beer, only locals there and me. I had good food and it was cheap.
A great start.
Tomorrow I will officially start my Camino...not nervous, but exited to the max.
Bien Camino to all. See you there.

 

Wandalina

Active Member

Time of past OR future Camino

Portuguese in September '18
Primitivo in September '19

• Aug 9, 2024

• #2

You'll have a wonderful time enjoy!! First day is tough but rewarding as you start to see beautiful San Sebastian in the distance! Take your time on the first day. Once you get over the first climb/crawl out of Irun its manageable. Watch out for all the little detours on the way especially Flysch Coastline outside Zumaia and the coastal route out of Santander. Soak it all up! Im jealous

 

naplesdon

Veteran Member

Time of past OR future Camino

Multiple Caminos 2010 to 2019

• Aug 10, 2024

• #3

There is nothing better than a Friday night in a Basque bar, you will probably make a lot of new friends and wish you could stay a few more night. Ongi ettorri!

 

BombayBill

Still upright, still learning

Donating Member

Time of past OR future Camino

September 2024 Inverno

• Aug 10, 2024

• #4

Sounds wonderful, in my opinion the best part of the Norte is the Basque Country. Never miss a chance to slow down and have a beer. Rest those legs.

 

KiwiJohn

Active Member

Donating Member

Time of past OR future Camino

August 26th 2023

• Aug 10, 2024

• #5

mlippeck said:

I just fell to post this. I am there.
I arrived today at Hendaye, walked over to Irun, rested some minutes and felt I needed to move. So I took a walk to Hondarribia. It was very crowded. I didn't feel I want to have dinner there.
But I loved the smell of the city. Smells like freedom.
On my way back to Irun I found a small bar in an domestic area. They had good beer, only locals there and me. I had good food and it was cheap.
A great start.
Tomorrow I will officially start my Camino...not nervous, but exited to the max.
Bien Camino to all. See you there.

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Buen Camino.
I will avidly follow your progress as I will be starting my 2nd Camino from Irun next August/ September after completing my first on the Francés last year.
Go well!

 

Last edited: Aug 11, 2024

Joostsxm

New Member

Time of past OR future Camino

Lourdes - santiago via del norte

• Aug 11, 2024

• #6

Ah that’s a good read, I will be starting tomorrow from Lourdes. Heading towards del Norte, so I’ll be 2 weeks behind you somewhat!

 

laineylainey

Veteran Member

Donating Member

Time of past OR future Camino

started in 2012, hooked ever since.

• Aug 19, 2024

• #7

so look forward to hearing about your Norte experience @mlippeck . I start myself from Irun next Thursday. Did you get a credenital in the Cathedral?
Buen Camino