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    Has the Camino lost its way?

    #whathesaid
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    Albergue idea - group snorers together, away from non-snorers

    “Ambien or earplugs,” said Joost.
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    Rest day Siena, Italy ... Via Francigena

    Grazie. Beautiful pics. Hope to walk in your footsteps one day soon.
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    Movie "The Camino Voyage" on Amazon Prime

    Thanks for the tip. Wonderful documentary. PS it’s on Freevee in US.
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    Where to stay the night before Santiago....?

    We chose to stay in a pension in O Pedrouzo the night before walking into Santiago. It was too hot to sleep so we departed at 4 am, headlamps on and through the forest. Needless to say the forest was thick with moths and insects attracted to the light from our headlamps……next came the bats! We...
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    Merino fleece or synthetic puffy for October/early November?

    Puffy all the way.
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    Footwear on the plane

    Former ER nurse here……..vascular surgeons recommend Ted socks or compression socks for flights over 4 hrs. They are light weight, easy to wash and store, and can be valuable for any related foot, ankle, shin swelling along the way. It’s a simple solution, but whatever you wear remember to stand...
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    Best place to exchange dollars for euros?

    Trecile’s post re Charles Schwab is priceless. The other advice we received before 2017 and 2019 camino is to only use bank associated ATMs , e.g. Santander. Good counsel. Buen Camino.
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    Roncesvalles Reservation - with or without dinner and/or breakfast?

    I had my first slice of warm tortilla Español in Burguete. Worth the wait and walk. Salud!
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    Best Unique and Comfortable Albergues on the Camino Francés with Communal Experiences

    Shout out to Albergue Camino y Leyenda in Trabadelo. Sweet private rooms, shared sunlight library, delightful meal.
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    Private room recommendations between Carrion de los Condes and Leon on the Meseta

    If your journey takes you through the sweet village of Reliegos the Vive Tu Camino albergue has lovely private rooms, a comforting pilgrim's meal, garden and welcoming family ownership. It's a welcome respite before Leon. Buen Camino.
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    Transport between SdC and Porto

    We traveled on FLIX bus from SdC to Porto in 2019. It was economical, comfortable and scenic.
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    “The worst footprint of the pilgrims”

    In 2017 walking our first CF, we had the joy of walking several days with an 84 yr old Spaniard who was taking advantage of May holidays and clear blue skies. He was proud, charming, and patient with my struggling Spanish. Yet every time we walked by man made rock cairns, which was often, he...
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    My Camino regret!

    In April/May 2017 walking our first camino from SJPP my husband encountered a bad clam in an otherwise delicious paella in Castrojeriz. Weak, dehydrated and humiliated he trudged over the mule killer to Fromista. From Fromista we took the bus to Palencia, train to Leon believing medical care in...
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    Winter Camino Francés video (arrived January 6th, 2021)

    David, we chromecast your video to the big screen last evening and it was akin to being in a church, quiet, meditative snowy footsteps. Great production and direction, with many more steps than credited due to setting up shots with the GoPro. You were smartly and appropriately outfitted for your...
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