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    How much cash to take for cash-only Camino purchases

    Following other responses - 1. Halifax Clarity has a good app which shows pending and older transactions which means you can track your expenditure. 2. Avoid Santander ATMs - charge 5 euros to use their machines. Abanca are the best!
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    How much cash to take for cash-only Camino purchases

    I used cash + cc. If you have time a Halifax Clarity card is worth getting as there are no additional transaction or atm fees to pay. Last year many places such as restaurants, etc accepted Cc + i used it to pay for albergues via Booking. A good bank to use is Abanca which has branches in large...
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    Cheap bank ATM fees?

    For the British. I had a halifax clarity card which had no fees on ATM transactions or purchases + the rate was good. The ATM I always used for cash was Abanca - which also didn't add any transaction charges - also the case for other non EU visitors.
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    The massacre of a dear resting place.

    I remember walking through the wood and enjoyed the peace and quiet until I came across the quirky rest stop with music. I walked straight on as it seemed quite incongruous in this setting. What may seem appealing to a pilgrim/tourist visiting once and moving on, may be viewed quite differently...
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    Making friends when starting the Camino later

    I walked the camno frances solo the whole way allowing me to pause where and whe n I wanted including nearly a week in Leon. This would have made meeting up with a "family" from the start difficult if not impossible but I preferred it - certainly less stressful. Being alone you could decide...
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    want solitude

    I would label myself a introvert and walked the camino frances from mid May to end of June last year. Looking for solitude was relatively easy from SJPP TO Saria (after saria it can get busy). You will encounter people on the way but there is no need to feel you must be part of a "family" it is...
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    Profile altitude map CF stages

    I purchased: The Reverend Sandy Brown Camino de Santiago: Camino Frances: Guide and map book - includes Finisterre finish (Cicerone Guides This included a detailed guide + pocket sized atlas split into about 34 stages - giving maps elevation profiles for each stage. I left the guide at home but...
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    What would you change about the CF - if you could?

    The one thing if would change is having a single route for cyclists and walkers. I agree and good you said it. There is a whole network of rural roads which could form the basis of a cycle route. With the increase in cyclists and walkers on the camino this would be a sensible development.
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    What would you change about the CF - if you could?

    But by barring some (for having a suitcase) us that going against the whole point of the camino. There is no perfect pilgrim.
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    May/June on Camino Francés

    I did the camino frances 17/5/23 to 30/6/23. First time but ( except for the final 100km) never found it particularly over crowded - and it was good to meet some people on the way anyway.. Weather wise it was good - warm enough at night not to need a sleeping bag, Out in the rain to get drenched...
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    Where in Camino Frances (800km) Route Do I need to Spend more Time exploring the Cities/Towns?

    Burgos - in addition to the cathedral I visited the excellent museum of human evolution which is based around the Neanderthal discoveries found at Atapurca which is also on the camino (before burgos) and the excavations can be visited. In walking distance from the centre of burgos is Covento de...
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    Where to stay in O Cebreiro

    I would second la laguna - albergue la escuela. Friendly owners. Very small place but so peaceful with beautiful views of the mountains. One of my favourite places on the camino frances.
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    Zubiri or Larrasoana?

    I also stayed there as I couldn't find a place in Zubiri. Aca Y All has a friendly owner/manager and very good evening meal
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    Planning My Camino on the French Way: May 2025

    I did it May 17th to 30th June last year and a great time to do it. Some hot days, only one really wet day, but most of the time dry and pleasant. The camino is often bordered by wild flowers at that time of year You will meet plenty of people and if you are on your own can walk at a speed you...
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    Meseta

    June 2023 Burgos Hornillos del Camino Castrojeriz Boadilla de Camino Carrión de los Condes Moratinos Bercianos del Real Camino Reliegos León Castrojeriz (and the route into the town) was one of my favourite places. The views from the castle are magnificent and well worth a stop.
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    Toilet paper, litter and graffiti

    But that is only about an hours' walk from Castrojerez! Remember to go before you set off.
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    SAINT-JEAN (1st Day) failure rate 40%?!

    I am aged 63, reasonably fit and found SJPP to Roncesvalles quite doable. Walked at a speed I was comfortable with, made regular stops to enjoy the views/take photos. Had sufficient water though in mid May temperature/dehydration was not an issue. The main thing was - I had my backpack sent...
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    Using Trekking Poles

    Did my first camino frances sjpp to Santiago may to June 2023. Did not use poles and never felt there was an opportunity to need/use them. Agree about the photography comments which also meant I had my backpack taken ahead making the walking more enjoyable. I treated down hill stoney paths with...
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    Jewish Quarters?

    When I was in Belorado, the town's infomatiion boards mentioned the estaishment of a Jewish neighbourhood (el corro) below tte castle. https://www.belorado.org/es/patrimonio/barrio-el-corro
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    LIVE from the Camino FRANCÉS: Flies, spiders, isolation & roommates: not what I expected!

    I am on my first camino and have experienced some of your issues. I have found that the next day something new and often better will come along. I have had some lonely moments but then the next day met some of the nicest people possible (I.e agree with me lol). Keep on going and Buen camino.

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