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    Advice on Camino Ingles

    Hi I walked my first Camino, CF, in September 2023. I used an “outfitter”. They planned my itinerary, booked my hotels and arranged my luggage transfers. They would have included all meals but I opted out of most meals. As a single female traveling alone I never felt at risk but this...
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    U.S. Passport renewal timeframe

    I had the same experienc. Sent in my renewal around thanksgiving and received it back in less than 2 weeks. I used the online application which generated a nar code for the application which assume helped to speed the process along.
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    Female lone traveller

    I am a 62 year old single female traveler with lots of solo and unplanned trips under my wings but never anything like the camino. I am currently walking. I have met many fellow solo females as well as couples and single male travelers. Meeting people will not be the issue. I’ve needed to learn...
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    COVID Live from the camino .. Covid

    Just an reminder/FYI - COVID is out there. I came up COVID + one day out of Burgos. I was fortunate to be able to double back to Burgos and get a hotel room to hunker down in for 5 days which is what I understand to be the correct COVID precautions. I will rejoin the camino just outside of Leon...
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    Lost & Found Found trekking poles near Logroño

    Thanks still working on using this forum. I e left the poles with the reception desk at the hotel Rey Sancho. On the Camino in Navarette just past the church. I hope the owner finds them.
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    Lost & Found Found trekking poles near Logroño

    I’m I. Narravette now at bar next to church. Have you arrived?
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    Lost & Found Found trekking poles near Logroño

    I found trekking pole outside Logrono will leave at next stop navarette.
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    Live from the Camino - Churches are closed

    Thanks so much this is very helpful! I was able to get into a church today and am going to try the 645 trick today. Appreciate the insight to tipping as well.
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    Live from the Camino - Churches are closed

    Thanks I was able to get in around mass time. I’d didn’t feel like they were actually holding mass. Signage indicated it opened at 530 but was closer to 7 when it actually opened.
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    Live from the Camino - Churches are closed

    Thanks any insights on timing for entering I am open to paying a fee.
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    Live from the Camino - Churches are closed

    Hi I started walking from Pamplona on Tuesday. I arrived Arco today. Seeking insights please. I’ve been trying to into the churches and for the most part they are closed. What am I doing wrong? Thanks
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    Help with planning/packing

    I’m starting in Sept but ending in late October am planning on 45 days. Puffy coat and gloves are for end of trip if weather turns cold. JIC. I am very unhappy when I’m cold so I want to be prepared.
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    Have You Heard of This Company?

    I will be using them in September. They have been very responsive to date. I understand many participants on this forum frown on assistance. I appreciate the trade off of flexibility/spontaneity for preplanned. However, for me preplanning will take away the daily angst I would experience...
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    Help with planning/packing

    Thanks so much all good advice.
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    Help with planning/packing

    Good Morning…I’ll be starting the Frances route from Pamplona beginning Sept 11. I’m planning on 45 days to arrive in Santiago. I’ll be using a luggage transfer service but will be carrying a day pack. I’m trying to figure out what i need to carry each day. Thinking I won’t need my fleece or...
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