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    Avoiding the Crowd on the last 5 stages. Where to stay

    Here's another option: One time I had a plane booked and I realized I would have to either walk 52km to SdC on the last day or else get a bus. An Italian Camino-friend said she'd do it with me ("to avoid the crowds" because there WERE a lot of groups that year and she was quite introverted)...
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    News from the Camino

    Thank-you. I know for a fact that people are put off (even scared of) posting because of the condescending tone employed by a few because they have told me in person. But thanks for publicly stating it on here. I pray that these few will take some time for self-reflection because it's obvious...
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    News from the Camino

    By the way, I read some fair and interesting comments on another thread begun by someone regarding the "€12,000 fine" reported here. Sadly, as usual, there were also a couple of patronizing and frankly rude comments too. And a slanderous one. I wish people would realize how they come across...
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    News from the Camino

    As I said in my post, my first Camino was in 2006. I know how to stock up on food. I think it's obvious that I mentioned the (very surprising) prices at the only place to get something to eat in León station in case pilgrims arrived or departed from there (or the nearby bus station). It's clear...
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    News from the Camino

    Thanks @trecile
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    News from the Camino

    I am aware of that, clearly. But there are circumstances (eg a late arriving train, sore feet etc) where a pilgrim arrives at the station expecting something to eat at a half decent price. If the person is gluten-free or coeliac, sandwiches are not an option. The salad is tiny (a few mouth...
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    Botafumerio out of service

    It has always been a bit of a "tease" though, hasn't it? Let's be honest. All I can think of (when it comes to the since forever "will they, won't they use it?" during "Pilgrim Mass") is that I suppose if they advertised it in advance (which mass and which day they will use it) there would be a...
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    News from the Camino

    My first SPRINGTIME days on the Camino Francés 🎉 A couple of interesting tidbits. I just left Foncebadón yesterday. See photo. By the way, it's really not busy at all on my "wave". Plenty of spare beds. 1) I passed Manjarín. It was a beautiful, clear and mild morning. Tomás (looking in fine...
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    First Camino - Nervous and with questions about the start

    Dear Henrik, the best advice I can give you is to not think too much about what MIGHT happen. Try to stay in the present. I have met several people with serious mental health issues on the Camino and NONE of them regretted doing it (including - and especially - one who was not the best...
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    Transportation to Santiago Airport

    Just to add that there is 100% definitely an airport bus (number 6a) stop on Rúa de San Roque in Santiago, just a few minutes walk from Plaza San Roque. (A 10 minute walk from the cathedral). It's opposite the dental place at 31 Rúa de San Roque. The bus shelter even has a big light blue sign...
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    Credencial in Logrono

    Hola and Buen Camino to All I did the whole SJPdP to Santiago last time and this year, because I have less time, I want to start in Logrono. Does anyone know for sure if I can get the Credencial in the town. If so, where? Much appreciated amigos. [Moved to Camino Frances forum by Ivar]
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    Compeed

    Com pie THe sock-changing idea is the best. Another drying technique sworn by by a certain Javier was talcum. It does keep 'em dry. What do you do with the sheep's wool? Just inside the socks? And a few people mentioned "decent" socks, but I had varying opinions last time. Some swore by cotton...
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