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Personally this grumpy old man could not agree more with the other grumpies and the wonderfully vibrant and far younger @trecile who say walk an uninterrupted camino. This is not to brag but to tell you we have a bunch of caminos between us and...
An interesting thread focusing on the need for fairness and an adequate offer to keep you on the path.
As an aside, and thanks to this forum; henceforth and in this not too distant land, my eldest son and I who both share a similar sense of...
I use a bar of regular hand/body soap to wash my clothes. Sometimes I'll use shampoo or shower gel if they're available.
I also carry a silicone plug/stopper (with mixed results) as many places don't have them in sinks.
Pack transfer is simple. I've always used Jacotrans, with good results You can do it day at a time with the bags they leave in the reception areas.
Or if you book before you go, you can prepay your bag transfer as well. You save a euro per time...
We are making our way back to Madrid after completing the Camino Frances and we're heading to Madrid via San Sebastián. We have two sets of hiking poles and two backpacks with two Altus Ponchos . We're happy to meet you in Madrid on Sunday or San...
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