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    Biarritz - time to get out of airport

    Biarritz is a small airport , things happen more quickly , distances are small so it's pretty quick . I don't know about your other questions
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    Transportation to Santiago Airport

    The bus is very reliable ,I've taken it 6 times at various different times . Just make sure you know where the stop is .
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    Bus from Zaragoza to Pamplona?

    Hi I did this journey a couple of years ago , I researched that the train was the best option for me at that time . There are many different bus companies in Spain. Alsa and the others don't post online bookings far into the future . Also something to note for those who have reached the age of...
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    Washing Your Sleeping Bag on Camino?

    A down sleeping bag takes a long time to dry . Mine takes 2 days . I take s synthetic sleeping bag on Camino's . If you took a lightweight liner with your down bag that helps a lot ,protecting your down bag from soiling . You also have the option of just using the liner on warmer nights, I...
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    Really Dumb Albergue Question. Sorry.

    Number 2
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    What is the best light towel to take and what do you use for Washing hair, body and clothes?

    I use a large silk scarve .It's very light , effective , and dries quickly .Also very good for using as a scarve .I found Dr.Bonners liquid soap the best option for washing hair , body , face and clothes. It's highly concentrated so light to carry .
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    Will walk from Lisbon on saturday

    Hi , I'm in Lisbon now , I havnt decided yet which day I'm starting . Its a lovely city .
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    What is the best way from Wales to SJPP to start the camino?

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    Albergues , Porto to Santiago .March 2015

    Thank you so much for everyone's help , I am going through all the use full information to get a rough plan together .The main thing I need to find is whether or not the Albergues are open , as we are starting around March 20th , I would imagine some might not have re opened after the winter...
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    Albergues , Porto to Santiago .March 2015

    Hi all, after completing the Camino Frances last May /June ,I'm hoping to walk the Camino Portuguese from Porto to Santiago and maybe on to Fisterra if I have time . I have spent a few hours looking online trying to find out the Albergues situation from Porto to Santiago along the coastal route...
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    Another Backpack recommendation request

    It depends on your height and what time of year you are doing it. In colder wetter months more kit is needed. All I can tell you is I completed the walk this May/June using an Osprey Talon 22 litre. I was very happy with it although it was a tad small. All my kit fitted in perfectly but when I...
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    Water and footwear

    I walked the Camino in May and June this year. I found a 750 ml stainless steel bottle the perfect option and would use the same again . I had considered a bladder but the bottle in the side pocket of the rucksack that could be removed while walking was best.I started with this bottle and also a...
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