Today,, one of the members of the Santiago Today forum reappeared. He had started his Camino about the time that the British pilgrim got lost & died. According to Santos, he spent 18 hours on the trail, getting to Roncesvalles at midnight! He related that it got cold very quickly, going from rain to blizzard conditions, when there was already a 3-foot accumulation on the ground. The kicker? He took the Valcarlos Route! He barely made it to Roncesvalles & was sent back by taxi to SJPdP the next morning. He could not continue because he had some problems due to the exposure to the cold, but he is at least safe & sound at home now. He had listened to the locals & took the recommended route, as well.
Now I'm budgeting in the cost of a taxi to Roncesvalles. If the weather is still that shaky in 2 weeks, I'll take a cab.
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