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    How is San Bol?

    We stayed in San Bol last night and loved it. A friendly Spanish hospiteralo met us at the door. Peaceful setting, cozy albergue, wonderful communal dinner. Cost is five Euros or twelve if you want the communal dinner (you may cook your own food if you like, the communal dinner is an option...
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    A pilgrim has died on the Camino near Roncesvalles - March 2013

    backpack45, great post. Hypothermia is more of a danger in cool rain, in my opinion, than it is in snow, because people don't realize the danger and they might allow themselves to become drenched in the rain while wearing jeans and sweatshirts, etc. Add a stiff wind to that equation and...
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    A pilgrim has died on the Camino near Roncesvalles - March 2013

    Agreed, though I personally don't know many hikers who are hiking for an adrenaline rush or to prove their toughness. They, like my daughters and I, hike mountains in all temps because they/we enjoy nature in all Her glory and wildness. That being said, one needs to be ego-less and without...
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    A pilgrim has died on the Camino near Roncesvalles - March 2013

    Thanks for sharing your story, McVet. I'd like to use it to make an important point for those might not know the following - When it comes to hiking, "cotton kills." Meaning, leave all your cotton and denim clothing at home and pack only wicking base layers (wool or synthetic clothing)...
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    What is the one Albergue that you would say not to miss

    Staying in Ventosa's San Saturnino tonight and it is wonderful! Lovely decor, large and beautiful patio with washing and drying area, beautiful rooms, and a light smell of incense wafting throughout. Also has a large, well-equipped kitchen. Two thumbs up!
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    A pilgrim has died on the Camino near Roncesvalles - March 2013

    Very sad. Did he step through deep snow, not realizing there was a sharp drop-off ahead? Was he caught in a small avalanche? Or was he hypothermic and no longer aware of what he was doing? I respectfully disagree about the comment regarding groups, though. I've seen smart people switch into...
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    What is the one Albergue that you would say not to miss

    Stayed in Casa de la Abuela in Los Arcos two nights ago and loved it! Cozy, comfy beds, large and clean showers, laundry for only fifty Euro Cents and breakfast. Family run. Our favorite on the Camino thus far.
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    IMPORTANT: Advice for pilgrims setting off APRIL 2013

    Re: IMPORTANT: Advice for pilgrims setting off in March 2013 A big green egg? I hope we meet so I can understand why you think you look like that, lol. Glad to be of help. We are taking a day off in Pamplona so you'll probably catch up to us. Buen Camino, Trish
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    IMPORTANT: Advice for pilgrims setting off APRIL 2013

    Re: IMPORTANT: Advice for pilgrims setting off in March 2013 Hi folks, I have photos of SJPP, Valcarlos, and Roncesvalles on my blog - http://www.girlsontheway.com. If you have limited time, then start at Pamplona. If you have ample time and don't mind the snow, then start at SJPP. Yes, it's...
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    LIVE from the Camino My daughters and I leave today for SJPP

    Thank you, everyone! We are now in Roncesvalles. Snow everywhere -- feels like we never left home. For those who want to do the Napoleon Route soon...don't count on it. Yesterday, the mountain probably received another 1/3 meter of snow. Valcarlos is lovely, though, and the walk was...
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    LIVE from the Camino My daughters and I leave today for SJPP

    We have a blog dedicated to our Camino. http://www.girlsontheway.com. I'll post as often as I'm able using an iPad mini. Will include photos. Hope to see some of you out there!
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    IMPORTANT: Advice for pilgrims setting off APRIL 2013

    Re: IMPORTANT: Advice for pilgrims setting off in March 2013 Excellent It'll feel like home. We've been training for months in negative Fahrenheit temps on our local mountains (1200 m plus). Last year, my 9 yr old became the youngest person to hike all 48 of our local 1300 m plus...
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    IMPORTANT: Advice for pilgrims setting off APRIL 2013

    Re: IMPORTANT: Advice for pilgrims setting off in March 2013 We've made up our minds -- starting from SJPP on March 13 as planned. If you see us, then please say hi! We'll be the tall woman with two girls and a guy with artificial legs (the girls' father is starting with us). We may seem...
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    First Camino: Getting to SJPDP from US East Coast?

    Our train from Paris to Bayonne is sleeper-class -- we'll arrive in Bayonne after sleeping for ten hours in the train cots. That's something that might appeal to you if you want to try to get rid of jetlag before you begin your Camino.
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    First Camino: Getting to SJPDP from US East Coast?

    We are going Boston to London (airplane), London to Paris (train), Paris to Bayonne (overnight train), Bayonne to SJPP (train). This was the cheapest way for us to get to SJPP at the time of our booking. I'm traveling with my two kids.
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    Navarra to charge for rescues caused by imprudence

    Karl, thank you for correcting my poor choice of words. You are absolutely right, and I thank you for clarifying this. If one gets wet in 40 or 50 degree weather (F) and stays wet (and outside) for hours, then that's just as much a recipe for hypothermia as is hiking in below freezing temps.
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    Navarra to charge for rescues caused by imprudence

    The problem with hypothermia is that people sometimes don't realize they have it. People in advanced stages actually feel like they're too warm and they start taking off layers. Hypothermia messes with your mind and renders your thought process unreliable. There was a man a few years ago who...
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    Why do you stay in albergues??

    We will stay in albergues because there is no way I could afford this trip otherwise! I'm paying for myself and two kids, and I'm a single mom.
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    IMPORTANT: Advice for pilgrims setting off APRIL 2013

    Re: IMPORTANT: Advice for pilgrims setting off in March 2013 We're arrive in Bayonne the morning of the 12th and we're still unsure whether or not to start from SJPP or Pamplona. The girls' father will be with us and he needs to use a bike, so trying to figure out flexible drop-off locations...
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    IMPORTANT: Advice for pilgrims setting off APRIL 2013

    Re: IMPORTANT: Advice for pilgrims setting off in March 2013 Many, many thanks for this, Navarricano.

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