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    Shortage of beds in August

    I also stayed in san juan, but on sunday many got the answer that it was full. Kudos to the hospitaliero who arrannged for several an alternative and even drove them there. During the camino frances i always stayed away from the standard bigger places where everybody stops. On the camino...
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    Shortage of beds in August

    The Camino primitivo is not able to manage pilgrims wave in August. People are making phone reservations and the albergues are full. Today campiello was already at noon full. I had to go to pola de allenda and book a hotel. How can i best avoid the “wave”, should i wait 2 days?
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    Granon

    20 years old, I have respect that they do the volunteer job. The young man of the three had to run the place for 6 days, while he was all alone. Currently there are also 2 young women same age, but they are not a team yet. So my questions was: which organization is running this place. I am very...
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    Granon

    I donated 20 euro, and honnestly I would have expected others to do the same. To be honest it would be good if somebody that has some skills of making small repairs visits this place for a week. The three youngsters that currently run the place do not have the time to make repairs, at least that...
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    Granon

    i am wondering what is happening with the sleeping place in the church. We stayed there yesterday and learned that it is currently managed by 3 youngsters, and that the organization for which they are working is not sending replacements. I also notice that they do not have an own stamp that you...
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    Meet at Orisson?

    we have booked for 26 may, tomorrow.
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    Diana & Ton from SJPdP

    Hi We are Dutch living in Germany, we Will start in SJPdP
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    How to know if you're ready?

    I think all is said in the other Posts. Still I would like a bit of my story. I have to much weight, do not sport, and work long days. This would not be the perfect condition to walk the Camino. Still I have walked during my 3 weeks of holiday in 2013 a big part of the Camino. During this time...
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    Smart Packing and Unexpected Backpack Items

    It is not bad, just a fear. Enjoy it
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    Smart Packing and Unexpected Backpack Items

    Btw all items in your back pack represent fears that you have.......it is with the fears that you have in your live..... They only slow you down!! Take the risk
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    Smart Packing and Unexpected Backpack Items

    The two most stupid things I packed: Sony ereader....... Yes I walked the Camino with an ereader and I have not used it once!! The other item was the sunglasses, also never used them.
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    If you could give just one piece of advice?

    Take timely breaks, do not stay in albergues in the big towns or classical resting places, but stop earlier or after the big towns. Use merino wool socks and do not wash them. The most important tip: enjoy it, always.
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    What is the one Albergue that you would say not to miss

    I enjoyed Trinidad De Arres very much. The albergue is behind the church. The church garden is an oase of rest
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    Reiterate best forum advice

    Thanks for the advise. I am leaving next week and will keep this in mind
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    Pilgrim blessings and church services

    How do you get aware about pilgrim blessings and church services during the camino. Is there somewhere an overview of these activities? Thanks
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