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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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    Resolved -- Cannot get a response from SantiagoWays

    I just received a quote from them 7-10 days ago. Here is the contact info from that quote. Do let us know how it works out. Good luck’s Cristina Ostáriz Santiago Ways Official Travel Agency for the Camino de Santiago Official License Number: AV4433.1 +44 20 4577 1092 +1 347-897-9603 +353...

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