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    frbobs replied to the thread Santiago accomodations.
    It's a little more expensive than an Albergue, but Costa Vella is the best place I've stayed in Santiago. Hostal Suso is by the Cathedral, above their bar, perfect location and great place. There's always the Seminario Menor...
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    frbobs replied to the thread Camino de Madrid.
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    frbobs replied to the thread Camino de Madrid.
    It's a different but beautiful Camino, as has been said. I walked it in August 2019. Your itinerary is pretty much identical to mine. If you need to cut some time, rethink the Valladolid/Tordesillas side trip, and make sure you stay in Segovia...
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    frbobs replied to the thread Madrid accommodation.
    It's not a Hostal, but not expensive, and directly across from the Atocha Station. Hotel Mediodia. Big, clean, small rooms, great breakfast. Next to the "fried squid-sandwich" place ;)
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    frbobs replied to the thread Accommodation in Sarria.
    Hey. I LOVED Hotel Roma (directly across from the Train Station. They also have an upscale, grilled-meat-emporium Restaurant down the street: excellent!
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    frbobs replied to the thread OK guys, what underwear?.
    Old School, Fruit of the Loom, Boxer-Briefs, 50% Cotton-50% Polyester. The only ones I've used the last 2 Caminos, and for all the hiking I do at home. (Did the Camino Madrid in August, can't imagine it gets much hotter or chafe-er ;)) I highly...
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    frbobs replied to the thread What to do different next time?.
    The Epiphany from my last Camino: Stop trying to achieve too much, stay longer in the places that you love. Even though I'm done with Caminos, that insight has come home with me in my life. I now stay longer in places that I love. Santiago de...

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