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    Albergue San Miguel on sale

    The albergue San Miguel in hospital de orbigo is for sale. For serios inquiries please contact alberguesanmiguel@gmail.com Ws. +34 618 183 420 If you have been in the French way, you might know about what we are talking about. One Jewel on the Camino. Individual pilgrims or confraternities...
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    For Sale/Wanted Top Albergue of the French Way for Sale in Hospital de Orbigo

    Yes. Write to alberguesanmiguel@gmail.com for information. Thanks.
  3. arturo garcia

    Any recommendations for the Camino from Toulouse to Auch? In few days.

    Thanks very much! This is going to be so helpful for me! I will carry my Bocadillo! Warm hugs!
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    Any recommendations for the Camino from Toulouse to Auch? In few days.

    Looking for recommendations for the Camino between Toulouse to Auch
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    Albergue San Miguel, the painting albergue, is on sale for personal reasons!

    Warm hugs Folks! Buen camino! Thanks!
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    Albergue San Miguel, the painting albergue, is on sale for personal reasons!

    It's never too late to say thanks! In the winter of 2015 we did a whole renovation of the rooms and showers and toilets! We also add lockers and more space between beds! Hugs Nico! We also send back many thanks to you! Buen Camino!
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    Albergue San Miguel, the painting albergue, is on sale for personal reasons!

    Warm hugs Stephan! Thanks! Buen Camino!
  8. arturo garcia

    Albergue San Miguel, the painting albergue, is on sale for personal reasons!

    After 20 years of successful activity of this unique albergue, a place that introduced new standards for private albergues in the camino and after having almost every season renovations and improvements, we are selling our special sanctuary. Please contact alberguesanmiguel@gmail.com for more...
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    Heavy rain on camino frances

    I'm glad that everyone finish the way to saint James safe and happy. We hosted about 4000 pilgrims this year and in few days we close the albergue. My intention on mentioning Disneyland was not to offend anybody, but today is easy to do so or to be misunderstood. In Spain we also talk about...
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    Hiking stick instead of walking poles

    Well, I've been using two poles for more than 25 years and the only that I know is that my both knees are intact. Other friends of mine (I'm a mountain guide as they are too) have had knee surgery and many other problems. I don't know if that is because my genetics or because of the pair of...
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    Boots?

    I have the same experience for over 40 years, in the andes, in the wet and hot amazon, in the "Camino", in the Cantabric range, in winter or summer. I've try Chacos, Keen, Merrell sandals, Trail runners of all brands but I prefer BOOTS (Italian boots). So, Get on your Boots! But this is a very...
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    Collapsed black diamond z poles don’t lock anymore

    Maybe they were close to some materials/chemicals than makes the plastic to degrade faster or easier. Also those poles were designed for trail running, not for backpacking, so using them for that might shorten their life expectancy. Just my thoughts. Maybe I´m wrong. Best regards
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    Sebastiao Salgado in Madrid till January! Try not to miss this exhibition!

    https://amazoniasebastiaosalgado.com/expo/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=sc&utm_campaign=135072_mad&utm_content=664689288411 I got the chance to lead his expedition in 2006 in the Venezuelan Amazon for 45 days. Wonderful!
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    For Sale/Wanted Top Albergue of the French Way for Sale in Hospital de Orbigo

    Warm hugs from Piera & me! Buen Camino!
  15. arturo garcia

    For Sale/Wanted Top Albergue of the French Way for Sale in Hospital de Orbigo

    Thanks very much! We´ll see on the Camino again. Talk with the confraternity of pilgrims from Canada, maybe be have a surprise!
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