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    First aid kit recommendations for Via de La Plata

    Hi Major Bozo all you need is a lightweight basic first aid kit as most towns have a pharmacy where you can stock up Don't forget to have 112 in your phone for emergencies. Basic kit can be modified to suit your needs. Wound Care Bandages & Dressings 2 - Butterfly Closure Fabric Adhesive Bandage...
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    My buff has been so necessary!

    My buff always comes with me in the Camino and is well worth it. Me on the Camino Levante 2019.
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    Levante questions

    Hi Burlington, I walked the Levante but started in Albacete because of the numerous days of road walking from Valencia. Be prepared for long distances with no cafes and carry snacks. It's a great Camino just like the man of La Mancha. You'll enjoy it but plan your stages. I made up my own guide...
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    Complete list of albergues on Camino de Levante and their current status

    Hi OzAnnie. I agree it's a fantastic route. Thanks for the info.
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    Question of weather on the Camino Levante

    Hi Cindyjo I did not start in Valencia due to the poor remarks about the road walking and started in Albacete. I think that this is a wonderful Camino in true Man of La Mancha spirit and that if you are considering walking it you should do some research on accommodation availability beforehand...
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    Complete list of albergues on Camino de Levante and their current status

    Hi Jean-Luc is there an updated list of albergues/accommodation on the Levante? I walked this Camino in 2019 and missed one/two sections due to injure and would like to walk it again next year. I did not start in Valencia due to the poor remarks about the road walking and started in Albacete. I...
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    Starting Via de la Plata & Sanabres on April 20, 2023

    Hi I took a lightweight Aegismax down sleeping bag about 650gm. Very compact. I used a silk sleep sheet (30gm) and lucked in with blanket at the albergues if I was cold (Just by asking politely . ¿Tienes mantas por favor?) I also had a lightweight wrap which one of its many uses doubled up as an...
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    Early March 2023 start. Albergue and other accommodation options.

    Try this link https://www.rayyrosa.com/camino-de-madrid and www.gronze.com
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    Things I'd bring, who cares about the weight

    Here's my list of what I take when I walk the Camino: 1. Heating coil (with appropriate adapter) 2. Playing cards (weigh nothing) 3. Dice to play yahtzee (weigh nothing). 4. Mini sewing kit (3 needles and small black /white cotton on cardboard piece) fits in a film canister (weighs nothing) 5...
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    Valencia's opening after 3 months shutdown

    Thanks Jean-Luc. Hopefully I can walk this camino again once all COVID-19 restrictions have relaxed. Lovely Camino and people. Buen Camino
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    How do you repair Atlus rain poncho?

    Duct tape on the inside of the tear. Work a like a treat for emergency repairs
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    Tips on walking less traveled caminos

    I walked the CaminoLevante to Astorga then Camino Invierno to Sanabres this year. Solitary Camino until I got to the Francès for two days
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    Gotarrendura

    Wha can I say - it Closed early when I was there.
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    Gotarrendura

    I can confirm that the bar was open when I stayed in the town. However, it closed at 7:00pm.
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    Madrid/Invierno

    Just completed the Camino Invierno after walking the Levante. Excellent choice and can be walked quite comfortably in 11 - 12 days. Not a lot of road walking. People along the way are fantastic. No issues with accommodation at all.
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