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    Are you ready for another round of "I can't find a bed"

    Of course I start my 1st Camino on September 1. I thought the April/May and September/October would be the shoulder seasons with fewer travelers and decent weather. Because of the concern I am booked all the way through to Pamplona at least. Figure it out as I go along after that.
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    My train from Paris to SJPDP was cancelled

    I'm taking the train next week from Paris to SJPDP with a change of trains in Bayonne. If the train was cancelled should they also provide you with a ticket on the next trains to SJPDP?
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    SIM card and place to purchase

    I leave in less than a month from SJPP. Is there a place to buy the SIM cards prior to Pamplon? I noticed an Orange 50GB SIM card can be purchase from Amazon. Anyone ever done this? It appears good for 28 days Thanks.
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    Availability of 35mm film?

    For many this may appear to be a ridiculous question, but I am photography hobbyist who plans to walk the CF September into early October. Now I dont plan to bring any of my large cameras or lenses, but only my iPhone and a P&S film camera. I also plan to bring some 35mm film. However, the...
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    Ear Plugs - Sleeping

    Thanks. Just ordered a box of wax ear plugs. Had not previously thought of wax.
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    Ear Plugs - Sleeping

    I am picking up the final items I need for my Camino. I know there will be issues at the albergues with people snoring, so as a light sleeper I need to get ear plugs to sleep at night, but don‘t have any idea. Can people recommend types of ear plugs? Will the silicone ear plugs work? I have...
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    Saucony Kinvara as camino shoes

    I run in Kingara’s and would not do this hike in them. There is little to no rubber on the sole; most of the sole is EVA. As a result there will be a question of grip on non-asphalt paths as well as durability. I’m not sure the sole would hold up over that distance.
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    New travel requirement - US (and other countries) to Europe, 2024

    Here is the “official” page https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en. It’s not mentioned on the site but I heard most requests will be approved within minutes. Also I don’t know if the request must be made for each trip or if the request is good for several years. A VISA is good for several years.
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    Trail runners vs road runner shoes

    Thanks for the reply. I am concerned with the weight and breathability of boots on such a long hike, as by the end of the day I would be dragging my feet along. But on the other hand the boots provide much more protection. From what I read/seen the CF has more trails the paved road, but the...
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    Trail runners vs road runner shoes

    Never really considered hiking sandals as I had the concern for stability and grip. Which brand(s) do you use? I see REI has a pair from Keen that would stabilize the foot and protect the toes.
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    Size of dry bags

    Hello, coming again requesting information from experienced pilgrims/hikers. I have purchased a Zulu 30L bag. The plan is to have items packed into multiple smaller dry bags, such as cloths, bathroom articles, medication, first aide kit, sleeping bag into separate dry bags rather than 1 large...
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    Trail runners vs road runner shoes

    I will be ding the Camino Frances beginning September 1 completing by October 9 or earlier. I don’t plan to wear hiking boots and have narrowed it down to either trail or road running shoes. Has anyone noticed a difference or benefit to have trail runners over road running shoes? For trail...
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    Thoughts on Gregory Zulu 30 and Osprey Hikelite 28

    Thanks all. I got the Zulu 30. The guy at the store was very helpful as we tried on and fitted several with about 12 pounds in each backpack. I settled on the Zulu 30 and will try it out in the field on several long path walks in out area. The newer version does not have a rain cover but will...
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    Thoughts on Gregory Zulu 30 and Osprey Hikelite 28

    Wanted to get thoughts or experience with either one of these backpacks. I plan to walk Camino Frances beginning Sept 1 for 5-6 weeks. I have read about the Zulu 30 but haven’t tried. I came across the Hikelite 28 and it fit well, however, the concerns were 1)only one access through the top, but...
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    Need help for transportation back to Santiago/Madrid from Finisterre

    Ahhh! I see my mistake. I kept looking for Finisterra, but the town is Fisterra.
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    Need help for transportation back to Santiago/Madrid from Finisterre

    I am currently planning Camino Frances for September/October. Trying to determine if I have time for Finisterra, but to do so I will need transportation back to Santiago or better yet to Madrid. I searched but can’t seem to find any trains or buses out of the Finisterra area. Any suggestions or...
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    Is this equipment ok?

    Regarding the above: 1. I am a runner and considering trail runners as well. Specifically the Speedgoats, Saucany Peregrine or an Alteration. The issue is the foam in many road shoes last 400-500 km. In many cases the foam is the same between the road and trail shoes. I rotate running shoes...
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    Albergue de Peregrinos de Orreaga in Roncesvalles

    I just checked online and the charge did go through the credit card. So, I have been charged which meant the reservation did go through.
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    Albergue de Peregrinos de Orreaga in Roncesvalles

    Based on recommendations I have begun to make lodging reservations for the first nights on Camino Frances. I made a reservation at Albergue de Peregrinos de Orreaga in Roncesvalles and paid via credit card. At completion I received a receipt online which I made a pdf file for my records...
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    Transportation to SJPP

    yikes. Thanks

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