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    Water, water...

    Let weather forecasts be part of that calculus. Crossing from SJPdP to Roncesvalles I went through 6L of water. It was sunny and incredibly windy. All of the water I drank was stripped away from my skin (no bathroom break even with all that water...) I kept 2 1L bottles with me and refilled when...
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    The final few kms

    In the fall of 2017 a bridge was closed for maintenance. The entrance route was detoured for what felt like an extra 7 or 8 km. (Likely less, but it felt much longer.) It definitely wasn't more scenic. It did get us to the cathedral though. I suppose the urban crawl is just part of the journey...
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    Night Hikes / Star Gazing

    I have done very early departures from albergues many times. Normally the drive to leave early was the forecast of a scorching day to come or an inability to sleep. The big issue that I have encountered was finding the arrows on very dark nights. I made the trek from Ages to Burgos in the dark...
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    Walking with headphones?

    I wear a single ear bud. It allows me to switch my attention from the podcast I'm likely listening to, to the sounds of the Camino. If a conversation is offered, the ear bud comes out. Not for everyone, but it works for me. G
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    Ordering beer in Spain

    A cana is a normal sized draught beer. Generally speaking this is what most people would order (30cL). I have ordered a cana grande to get a large beer. Along the Frances, the bar keepers have (I'm certain) hard it all and know what you mean, regardless of the phrasing that you use. I...
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    Where to stay in SJPDP- September 2024

    Beilari gets my approval. They are wonderful people who know pilgrims and their needs.
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    Camino bug is nibbling

    Well it seems the absolute majority is backing my initial instinct. When I get to booking, I'll be booking for Sevilla with a destination of Salamanca. Thanks all! Gord
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    When plans go pear-shaped …. Need Meseta strategy with a recovering bruised hip

    Luggage transport is easy. Your hospitalero will be able to help with that. Your hospitalero will also be able to advise and help is booking is required in your next stop. I haven't walked during santa semana, but your hospitalera will know what is happening in the next stage and will be happy...
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    Camino bug is nibbling

    Hi all, I find the Camino bug is nibbling again, and I feel like the VdlP is the route that is calling. Like many I don't have the time off to complete the entire route from Sevilla to SdC. I should be able to pull off 21 days on the ground with time either side for travel. So, the perennial...
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    Food to bring to Spanish friend from US

    And as odd as it may seem, a decent wine (BC, California or Ontario) may provide some interesting comparison to the fantastic local wines. Have a night of wine tastings!
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    Food to bring to Spanish friend from US

    A different one admittedly. Summer Savory. It used to be a very northeastern N.A. spice/herb and is still not well known outside certain areas but it can be found if you look for it. Wonderful flavor for sauces and sfuffings. Any barbecue rubs also come to mind. G
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    New Forum Topic... Portable Clothes Wringer?

    I admit this is the first time I have heard of the roll and stomp method. What a brilliant idea! I have always hand wrung and then hung to dry. Mostly dry clothes at the end. But I can see that this would be far superior! Thanks for the tip! G
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    Albergues & Bars closing in October.

    I walked the Baztan and Frances from mid October to late November and had very few issues. It was much warmer in the daytime than I expected and quite cool in the mornings and evenings. Accomodations were only an issue two nights on the Baztan. One town with no open albergues, but a helpful...
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    The Idea of Camino

    This is so true. It may seem that each day starts with an uphill climb, but by rhe end of the days walking, none of that matters. What matters (to me) is the overall experience. The events combine to an experience. Live the experience. Remember the events. Judge the totality. My guess is the...
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    Voie du Baztan

    Buen Camino app was useful for me.
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