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    Best route into Burgos

    That is a great illustration of the optimal path. We walked it last October and found it very confusing. We turned left, as you suggest, and had a pleasant walk around the airport and along the river path. But, as I recall, there were no markings or arrows to guide us. We got advice from a...
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    How long is the wait for a compostela document?

    My daughter and I arrived at the Pilgrim Office, in late October, 2023, without pre-registering online. It took perhaps five minutes to enter our information in the kiosk in the lobby, then perhaps another five minute wait in the hallway around the corner. Both of us were greeted by the most...
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    The Portomarin "Liberty Bell"

    Thank God for the OP and all respondents to this thread. They may have saved my mortal soul. I rang the Liberty Bell in Portomarin last October. However, I misread the name of the sister city (O Vicedo) to which one is morally obligated to ring their replica bell during one's lifetime. Without...
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    The Portomarin "Liberty Bell"

    I'm confused now. I rang the Liberty Bell in Portomarin last October. I had read the sign in the adjoining gazebo and I am sure it said the moral obligation was to ring the sister bell in OVIEDO before you die.
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    The BEST Videos showing the Camino I've ever watched!

    Just to confirm - September, 2023. In episode 3 he refers to some food he's carrying as having an expiry date of 01 September. And he says "Since this is Sept 9, I think we're still good." Plus, in episode 2, a digital board in Pamplona shows 302 days till the next "Running of the Bulls".
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    Zubiri or Larrasoana?

    My daughter and I stayed at Albergue San Nicolas in September, 2023. We would rate it 'Excellent'. At 17-euros, a little on the high side, but well worth it and the slight detour off the designated path. Spacious 2-bunk rooms with lots of room for backpacks, etc. Nice showers/toilet across the...
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    Article about the recent death of Salvador - hospitalero at Ave Fénix

    Wow! Thank you for the post. We crossed paths with Salvador two months ago (Oct, 2023) at Ave Fenix in Villafranca del Bierzo. Can't say he, or the place, gave us a particularly warm welcome, but he was certainly a memorable character. Seemed to be very dedicated. Eccentric is a good word. Had a...
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    Person missing since Nov 9, 2023 — walking Camino Portugués -RIP

    Dear Mirichka, I am so sorry for your loss. We will add our prayers to the scores of others and pray for eternal rest for him. Blessings, Wayne
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    Warning about Cruz de Fierro Albergue in Foncebadon

    Dear mfmaroto, I'm so sorry to hear of your experience. That behaviour is totally unacceptable - and 20-euros is exorbitant. We stayed in Foncebadon last month (Oct 18) and very nearly chose that albergue. We opted instead for a relatively new one - Casa Chelo. It is owned and operated by a...
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    Is a fluorescent jacket needed for dark early morning safety?

    This is excellent information. Thanks to the OP. Just a couple of clarifications, though. I imagine this only applies if you're walking on the shoulder of a public road. Also, are you saying it doesn't get light until 8:30 a.m.?
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    95 year old peregrina finishes her 5th Camino

    And I was worried about walking my first Camino at 70! This is inspiration. Good for her.
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    Paris to St. Jean Transportation

    Dear friends, thank you for your kind replies and helpful advice. This is my first time on this site; it is awesome. I found particularly useful the suggestion to separate the legs of the train trip and to watch out for "cancelations". I was not aware there was a possible transfer in Bordeaux...
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    Paris to St. Jean Transportation

    You are right. Thanks for the support!
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    Paris to St. Jean Transportation

    Does anyone have a suggestion for reasonable transportation from Paris to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port? We are travelling Monday, Sept 25, 2023. The best I could find is a one-way $220 (Canadian) rail ticket. And it arrives at 18:15. Somehow I expected something better. Thanks
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