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    Early Morning Pilgrims - Suggestion

    We had a particularly loud and obnoxious man last year on the Camino Frances. I complained in a very pleasant (I hope) way to the hospitalero. His remedy was to call ahead to the next albergue and inform them of the number of people this guy had offended. At the next albergue he was denied a...
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    5 Reasons why you SHOULD walk the Camino del Norte....

    Try Gronze.com Camino del Norte. It lists stops, distances and hostelries.
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    5 Reasons why you SHOULD walk the Camino del Norte....

    Yes Luka I am starting on the 5th July from Irun. I'm staying at Pension Gema near the station on 4th of July and leaving for San Sebastian on the 5th. Maybe our paths will cross.
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    Noise in Albergue

    It's also worth remembering that in Spain EVERYTHING is later. Especially in summertime. It's not unusual to sit down for dinner at 10/11 pm and that includes the kids too. I often spend summers up on the north med coast. I often get calls from friends at 11pm to see 'what I'm doing this...
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    Robbed on Camino Portuguese

    I was just wondering where he got his info from too. I also spend about 2-3 months a year in Spain and to the best of my knowledge their self defence laws are similar to what we have recently decreed in Ireland.
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    5 Reasons why you SHOULD walk the Camino del Norte....

    I'm taking two weeks there from 5th July. Really looking forward. I walked the CF earlier this year from San Jean to Pamplona. It was the first day that Col de Leopoder was open after winter and it was really busy. By the time we arrived at Zubiri all the hostels were full. I hope the CDN...
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    Am I being shafted or is VAT

    I paid €51 for dinner bed and breakfast in April 2017 for two people. I paid €12 for bed only in August 2016. I don't think you're being shafted
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    Booking.com (Good service? any complaints?)

    Be REALLY careful to check the t&cs. Cancellation can range from 24 hours to one week. I got stung twice last year on cancelled bookings as I (stupidly) assumed the same terms applied to each booking. That said, it's a really good service and I would highly recommend it. They also have a...
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    Norte this July...

    I might see you Luka, I'm hoping to leave Irun on 5th July. I'll be wearing the same hat as in the photo.
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    Is carrying your own backpack a thing of the past?

    I'm not sure that it is. Just back from my most recent trip and with the exception of a small tour group of older people, everyone was carrying their own pack. I like to carry my own pack for this simple reason that I need to really consider every item that I take with me. What's important...
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    Sandals.. a last minute decision.

    I bought a cheap pair of sandals in Decathlon last year (€12) and they were fantastic. I wore them again this year. Here's the link https://www.decathlon.es/sandalia-arpenaz-50-mujer-gris-rosa--id_8328723.html
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    A few questions about life on the Camino Frances

    I've never come across anywhere in Spain where coffee refills are served. Ask for an cafe americano. You won't need more than one, coffee tends to be a lot stronger than the in the US. Most lodgings have charging points, either take an adapter or you can buy one in one of the many oriental...
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    Eating vegan diet on the Camino

    I walked last year with my daughter who eats only a vegan diet. It was challenging at times. We stocked up on muesli/nut bars whenever possible. She ate a lot of fruit, nuts, and a lot of chips, Doritos and Oreos. Many of the larger towns had vegan/vegetarian restaurants. We googled them...
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    3 simple questions: Lock, sleeping bag/liner, PJs

    I'd bring a sleeping bag. I almost froze in Leon (3degree C at the end of May) sometimes when tired and/or hungry you can feel the cold more. As for sleeping, I always wore my next day's hiking base layer cotton/lycra cycling shorts and a snug fitting T shirt. ALWAYS keep your valuables...
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    Alternative to Orisson

    On balance, I think we'll be taking the Valcarlos route. Thanks for the heads up.
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