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Ddbier reacted to MilenaS's post in the thread LIVE from the Camino Starting in Bilbao - a six week Camino with
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Tomorrow I fly to Bilbao to start my 5th stint on the Camino. I did the Frances in three parts (2016, 2017 and 2022). Last year I did the Portuguese from Porto. I did the first 200 km of the Frances totally untrained, fat and not a walker back... -
Ddbier reacted to Kathy F.'s post in the thread Small juicer, vegetarians and heating element? with Like.
What off-hours are you concerned about? Early morning? Late night? My experience was that coffee and tea were always available to me when needed either on the road or near the albergue. I drink ALOT of coffee. Don't be afraid. Are you coming...
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Ddbier reacted to JillGat's post in the thread Lost & Found LOST (Now found!) PACER POLES BEFORE CEA with Like.
I got to the albergue at Oseira with 2 others. We were the first ones there As the hospitalera was taking my data, a French pilgrim came in the door and said, "Are these yours?" !!!! He found them and carried them to Cea and then onto Oseira. I...
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DWe have been travelling from Australia via Dubai and have been caught in the kaos in Dubai airport for over 3 days. Sleeping on the floor of the airport and finally Emerites put us up in accomodation. Just arrived in Madrid 6 days late but now...
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DThere is a bus that goes along this route pretty closely. The Monbus route leaves from Sarria weekdays in the afternoons and stops along most of the major stage towns on the Camino. https://www.monbus.es/ I have attached a pdf of the schedule so...
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Ddbier reacted to HeidiL's post in the thread Small juicer, vegetarians and heating element? with Like.
There is a thread about the cult of the heating coil. Stray thoughts: Not everyone is a hardcore fan of ultralight packing. If you are happy walking with the weight of your backpack, go for it. Spanish supermarkets, even quite small ones, have...
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Ddbier replied to the thread What's changed?.Pretty sure the answer to question 2 is heck yeah. Last year, the going rate at private albergues on the Primitivo was a minimum 15 euro. I think that some claim that they can travel and eat under 40-50 euro/day, but my impression was that...
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Ddbier replied to the thread Thoughts/suggestions for flights from NYC to Porto?.Experience with TAP Portugal in 2021 and 2023, Madrid to IAD and then IAD MADRID-IAD. Went through Lisbon each time. Other than transiting through Lisbon customs, I would highly recommend TAP Portugal. Comfortable, clean, good service, and...
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DI just completed the Camino Fracis. I got to the pilgrim office in time to get my compesela, and had a very positive experience there. I dedicated my camino to a close cousin who recently passed away, and I was unable to attend his funeral. I...
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DI leave tomorrow from the US to SJPDP to begin my Camino (Francés). Just want to say “Thank You” to this Forum; I’ve gotten many good ideas, and several questions answered. Hope to report back. Buen Camino! I feel like a baby bird finally...
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