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Large running event outside of Pamplona, holiday week throughout Spain, and albergues not open or limited to pilgrims just yet - the perfect storm for bed shortages. I agree that she should switch the Aragon Way. A bus leaves from Pamplona daily...
Thanks! I packed an extra drawstring bag to use for groceries or as a daypack if I need one.
And in addition to the merino wool hoodie, I have the rain jacket/windbreaker. If it's cold I'm planning on layering up by using all my shirts with the...
If you get cold, you can either get something out of the donation box, or stop into an Asian Bazaar or larger towns, a Decathlon. I think your merino hoodie will be fine.
Looks like a good list. I like to have a chico bag that you can use for groceries (so you don't have to pay extra for a plastic one). Can also use it for laundry. I would skip the power bank, but I don't use my phone that much so gauge what you...
There are two different end points to the sea Fisterra and Muxia. Some people walk to both from Santiago in a kind of a triangle pattern. Muxia is where I like to go as it is a quieter town, but Fisterra is also nice.
Sounds like from reports there is a big wave of pilgrims moving through right at this particular time. She could try to transit to another less traveled Camino if she is discouraged. From Pamplona she could go by bus to Jaca and walk on the...
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