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    Help choosing between CF, CdN, and VdLP

    The Norte is certainly the 'nicest', followed by the Portuguese (except between LIS and Porto)......., Via de la Plata has quite some long stretches, such as 35-40km a day with nothing in between. CF is the one I wouldn't recommend, as it is loaded with people (each day, about 250 do start in...
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    First Time

    Hello, wha are all these people thinking they should make reservations? I never did reservations over 12.000km Caminos, except for the first nite, and occasionally for the nite Saturday -Sunday (in cities in Spain). June is not a high season. godd luck & Ultreia! chronicwalker
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    Accommodations on the Norte

    and it is MUCH MUCH nicer than the Frances!
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    Accommodations on the Norte

    Never had ANY problem when walking in 2019 the Norte. good luck chronic walker
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    Booking Ahead in June to July

    Hi, why do you want to book a bed ahead of time? I never booked (or say: rarely) a bed ahead walking several caminos. Many albergues go according to : first come first served (= no booking possible).... Bur if yoz feel you need: go booking.com for some better hostales... (double or Triple the €€...
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    Do I need Spanish skills for the Mozarabe?

    Why don't you do some short Spanish lessons. It is a matter of showing a minimal level of politeness and respect to be able to say hello and thank you to the local people of a Country that you visit..... I can't really understand why people visit regions, but are nog even capable of talking to...
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    If you had to choose to skip a part of the route. What would be your choice?

    Hi Where and what is 'Muxia' suppised to be? Sipping options: Camino frances: 3 days on the Meseta (boring and along the highway!) Camino portugues: the entire stretch between Lisboa and Porto Ultreia!
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    First aid kit recommendations for Via de La Plata

    Hi Major Bozo, I have wirh me painkillers (antipyretics) and antiobiotics. Never needed more on 10.000 miles on St. Jacques trails. Don't you forget: this is Europe, not Sibiria or the Australian outback! The one shop you find in every village is a farmacy! Ultreia I.

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