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    Mid-April to mid-May Camino Francés, my experiences, insights, mistakes and lessons

    Very insightful post. Enjoyed reading it very much. Thanks
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    Last minute advice for solo traveler

    I’m 79 and have traveled extensively including walking a section of the Camino last year. Overall it’s always good to be able to speak a little of local language, at least the common questions and courtesies. Lacking that you should at least be able to say the three things that you must be able...
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    Middle or end Sept?

    Prepare for rain just in case. I walked the last week in September and the first week in October last year and it was perfect weather. A week after I finished there were torrential rains and flooding for over weeks straight. So you never know. From a historian point septis always safer than...
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    Is it possible to get stamps from Albergues if not staying there?

    Don’t worry about getting stamps. They are everywhere, stores, bars, restaurants, almost all accommodations. This is true particularly along the route from Sarria since it is so well traveled.
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    Heads up: Albergue scam?

    Bookings has been hacked and their files are being used to get personal and financial info from users. They are doing this by sending out emails that say your reservation is cancelled or rebooked at a higher rate. Always check directly with the lodging to determythe voracity of the email. Never...
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    Sarria too busy?

    I am 78 and a slow walker and walked from Sarris in late September early October last year. Not the busiest time but still a good number of pilgrims. Regardless, I would recommend that you stick with your plan. I spent ten days, two days in Sarria for jet lag and touring and then eight nights on...
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    Short stage Camino from Sarria

    Your welcome. I would be happy provide any additional info you might want. I stayed in some very convenient and well managed places that worked great for me.
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    Short stage Camino from Sarria

    I’m 78 and just finished the Sarria to Santiago in short stages. This made the Camino feasible for me and still allowed the experience to be a real walking Camino. I made a daily video of each stage so if you are interested in seeing what a short stage Camino can be take a look at my YouTube...
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    Heavy rain on camino frances

    Wow. I finished 10 days ago and the weather was perfect. Sunny and warm every day. I really lucked out.
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    Michelin star restaurant between Sarria and Santiago.

    I keep hearing there is a Michelin star restaurant. In this section of the Camino. Is there any truth to this?

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