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    Frances/Leon - suggested 7days route?

    Hi, I've enjoyed El Norte route for 10 days, and the coast, but it's just too lonely. I have five to seven days available and I thought of just taking a bus down to Leon or elsewhere on Francie route. Any suggestions of a good five or seven day walk on Camino Frances? Right now I'm in...
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    Santander -outer walk on coast, peninsula

    Hi, I'm doing coastal walk here el norte this week thrru Santander . Whitson book recommends walk along coast....an extra +5 miles instead of straight line trail to the west. Any comments on this? I'm here to do coastal walking , not a thru walker. I know there is great coast ahead to...
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    Credencial in bilbao? - january

    Hi. I'm getting my credencial all this week, coming in from Bilbao airport. I have confirmed two places they say they can offer the credential, the cathedral de santiago and basilica de begonia. Confirmed by email they can do it. Anybody know anywhere else? Preferably near major train station...
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    January weather & albergues - Santiago to Bilbao

    thanks all for your feedback including the smart elics. I'm going with the flow, east to west. in part a spiritual pilgrimage. calling up various alb's to find out if they're open. laredo to Rebadeo
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    tenting allowed in Asturias areas? or in el norte generally...

    thanks all for your replies here. I'll come back and tell you what I think/experience! I'm taking 1.5 year off of "life", working part time/remote, and doing backpacks somewhere every 2-3 months. i'm FINE with either wilderness or social walks like the camino. all good with me. maybe god...
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    tenting allowed in Asturias areas? or in el norte generally...

    thanks so much
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    In Bilbao - outdoors/camping store?

    thanks guys! very grateful for your feedback
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    In Bilbao - outdoors/camping store?

    thanks very very much!! hugely app;reciated.
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    Remote working / office / laptop rental - el norte

    Has anyone on el norte, coastal route, done remote work a few days/a week while walking? Are there internet cafes, or Kinkos-type rent an office space/computer, in Bilbao, Santander, bigger cities? How about albergues or cheap places renting a laptop/office to you? I'm walking seaside - Laredo...
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    tenting allowed in Asturias areas? or in el norte generally...

    I"m hiking mostly in Asturias, seaside. Is tenting allowed there.... by trail, or some park/forest areas? Very simple one person tent, and quick jet boil for food, no fires. Experienced packer here. That's just In case an Albergue isn't open....there may be long stretches without albergue or...
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    In Bilbao - outdoors/camping store?

    I have to buy some gear, and outdoor stuff/supplies in Bilbao. In particular, need freeze-dried food packs, boil water and serve. Anyone suggest some places there? Places, big or small outfits, like Rei or Patagonia. Also, similar places in Santander? cheers.
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    January weather & albergues - Santiago to Bilbao

    HI all, per moderator suggestion, I am reposting some data here, as it will not be deleted. Just background info, in case anyone else wants to team up/walk along on the coastal route in asturias in early Jan. I"m Starting Jan. 3 from Laredo westward thru Llanes, aim for Ribadeo, albeit I...
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    January weather & albergues - Santiago to Bilbao

    thanks. what other route would you suggest? frances.... what part is the warmest? I suppose there's snow in the mountains? in jan. thanks agian.
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    January weather & albergues - Santiago to Bilbao

    How many hikers might I see in a day, and how many persons in the albergues at night? I prefer to be on areas where there are more poeple, not less. I"m an experienced backpacker, and done lonely treks, prefer more social/people this time. This is not due to safety concerns... I'm fine on...
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    January weather & albergues - Santiago to Bilbao

    I'm hiking first 2 weeks in January 2024 in the area/coastal routes between Santiago to Bilbao. Somewhere in that region, hugging the coast. Can anyone give feedback on these - I"d be very grateful: 1- I"m ok with some rain, and cooler, but how rainy does it get, how many days a week, and...
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