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    The one thing I should have done before I left for the Camino

    This might sound totally daft, but I put an appointment in my phone for the day of my return, and in it I make a list of where I stored things before I left. What’s in the safe or locked in the filing cabinet, where the key is for that same filing cabinet, what carefully chosen place I used for...
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    The Camino Will Provide

    An excellent point! I guess what was trying to say was that when “the Camino” provides, there’s usually a human - or several - for whom the thanks is appropriate. You are so right in observing that these folk can, and do, come from all over and many times they cross our paths but once.
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    The Camino Will Provide

    In my humble opinion it’s worth remembering that when we hope the “Camino will provide”, we’re really counting on the generosity, spirit and style of the folk who live along the Camino and make their own way by helping and supporting those of us who walk. The “Camino” that provides is, in fact...
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    Taxi to Orisson on Day 1

    I’d second this strategy. Laurent is an amazing host and the albergue is clean and exceptionally well thought out. The communal dinner is a highlight, both for the meal itself and the folk you meet. Borda rocketed to my top five favourites last year.
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    What is your favorite (affordable) restaurant on the Camino Frances?

    Always my first meal in SDC, sitting up at the bar and near the window.
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    Refuge Orisson vs. Auberge Borda

    I’d second this. Borda is new and smaller but very social. Also incredibly well designed, and the food was superb. I’ve stayed at Orisson several times, but Borda is my choice from here on.
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    Michelin star restaurant between Sarria and Santiago.

    Oh, I love Casa Nebe - had a divine dinner there in 2019. Broke my heart that I passed by it this year on a day they were closed for rest, though of course it’s always a possibility.
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    The “new normal” isn’t necessarily bad

    I’ve walked both ways - with and without reserving - and I confess I agree with you. I feel far more freedom to smell the roses along the way when I know my bed is booked. Everyone is different, but for me, I see and experience much more on the Way when I’ve made those next few bookings a little...
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    Favourite Accommodation Splurge along the Camino

    Ooh, I forgot this one in my response! I’ve had several truly lovely nights here, helped along by the excellent tapas strip just around the corner. I’d also add Hostal Siglo XIX in Cacabelos, which had the most comfortable hotel bed I’ve found in all of six caminos.
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    Favourite Accommodation Splurge along the Camino

    I can vouch for quite a few of those already recommended; over the years I’ve taken a similar approach to the one you’ve planned, and have a few I love: - Hotel Monasterio San Zoilo in Carrion de Los Condes - Hotel Spa Paris in Leon - Hotel Spa Via de la Plata in Astorga - La Casa de Los Somoza...
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    Galicia Rail Pass - 3 days unlimited travel

    That’s the very first place my mind went!
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    LIVE from the Camino CF-things are not that bad - May 2023

    Okay, enough with the pile on folks. Can the mods please remove all my posts on this and any other recent “crowding” thread? There are only so many times I’m willing to be called a liar.
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    LIVE from the Camino CF-things are not that bad - May 2023

    Exactly what new information do you want me to provide? Names and dates? I was asked for specific examples and gave them. I have ten years’ experience walking the Camino and I know what I am seeing and hearing. I’m on the ground, talking to people and observing and I have been doing my best to...
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    LIVE from the Camino CF-things are not that bad - May 2023

    All of them are trying to do do, but have had variable success. Some have report municipals being completo within ten minutes of opening.
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    LIVE from the Camino CF-things are not that bad - May 2023

    I I am on the Frances Right now; passed the halfway point today having started in SJPP on 19 April. Since starting I have: - seen almost every pilgrim I have met struggle to find a bed on multiple consecutive days, sometimes spending up to two hours telephoning every albergue within a three or...
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