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I always hand washed my clothes on the VF. Indeed I have always hand washed on any of the Caminos I have walked. I do not wear "technical". I have had no problems. Taking a drying line is a good idea. I generally use the same soap for my clothes...
I ended up using laundromats a few times between Lucca and Rome. Even when there was a washing area, the drying area would often be a rack near an open window, but not exposed to the sun. I never had a host offer to wash clothes for me.
You can see Victor walks alongside us all the way up, so no need to know how to ride. He's right there all along.
It was very nice to just enjoy the view for that hour or two.
This is a generous group and wonderful resource. And they made my start in Canterbury, then on across France, a smooth walk with all the tips and postings from their group. Money well spent to support them and use their knowledge base.
Hello Camster
This is not a direct reply to your query but if you are making plans this website may be of assistance to you.
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Don't know about accommodation nor waymarking nowadays, I did my last Via Romea in 2000. But the Lucca to Rome stretch is lovely, and Tuscany is especially gorgeous, though I liked Lazio too.
There's a more active presence of the Church on the...
Hand wash and hang dry is the most common option. I'm starting the last leg from Lucca to Roma in 2 weeks, having walked from Canterbury to Martigny in 2022 and Martigny to Lucca in 2023. In France, there are very few accommodations that have...
Hello! I'm starting research on the VF and, having walked the Camino Francés, I wonder how laundry/hand washing facilities and situations compare on the Francigena.
I know there are more private accommodations, and not that many albergues, so I...
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