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    Private room prices & availability on the Camino Frances outside the big cities?

    Can you give me a rough idea of the average price of a private room on the Camino Frances, outside of the big cities, and the availability (can I arrive in town and find a room or will I need to book in advance) in May?
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    Aussies doing the Camino during the election.

    I filled in the Overseas notification form and left it at that. If I get a "please explain" letter, or a fine, I will be able to explain my absence.
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    To shave or not to shave

    Hair much does a shave and a haircut (buzz cut) cost on the French Camino, roughly?
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    Napoleon Way closed.

    Oh, just an April Fool's day joke? 🙃
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    Napoleon Way closed.

    Damn, I missed out on walking the Napoleon Route last time. So, it looks like I am walking the Valcarlos route for a second time next month? At least this time I will know to stock up on water at Valcarlos, as there isn't a place to buy any for the next 17KM's. :D
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    Longevity of Trail and Street Running Shoes vs Boots

    Yes, I will not wear them until the day I leave for the airport. Good to know that they will probably last the distance. Even better to know that I will have many opportunities to buy similar shoes on the French way, should I need to.
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    Longevity of Trail and Street Running Shoes vs Boots

    Thanks! I bought those and they just arrived yesterday. They have a lot of cushioning, I am almost bouncing when I walk. I am sure they help with walking on hard surfaces. But if they do not last the entire 800km, are there many places on the French Camino to buy a new pair? Only in large cities?
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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Coming to Australia - No covid test required from April’18 2022

    Hmmm... looks like it changed recently. "Covid-19 pre-departure test: Travellers are not required to take a pre-departure test to transit through Singapore." That's good news! I just saved $100 :D
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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Coming to Australia - No covid test required from April’18 2022

    Sadly I am transiting through Singapore for my flights to/from Europe and they still have strict restrictions.
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    Too late to start preparing & weather in May?

    Should I bring a pair of flip flops (thongs to us Australians) to wear once I arrive at the Albergues after a long day of walking? Or cut down on weight? Can I walk barefoot in the albergues?
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    Too late to start preparing & weather in May?

    Did you use a shampoo bar? I am going to pick up this one before I leave Australia, unless it is better to get one in SJPdP?
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    Too late to start preparing & weather in May?

    The problem is that I would need to pay for laundry every day, or hand wash. Secondly, how will I dry the clothes? Do albergues have drying clothes hanging everywhere? Will someone try to hang their drying underwear on my bunk bed? :confused:
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    Too late to start preparing & weather in May?

    Thanks for all the great answers so far! One more questions: how many pairs of underwear and socks should I bring? I am thinking 4 pairs of each? My plan is to bring 3 t-shirts, 2 pairs of trousers that convert into shorts, and a pair of shorts. Then I will bring a woollen fleece and a...
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    Footwear

    I think I am leaning towards the Injinji's because I tend to get blisters between my toes.
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    Footwear

    I bought 6 pairs of Darn Tough quarter crew socks, but now I am looking at Injinji Adults' Mini Toe Socks and Wrightsock Coolmesh 2's and wondering if they would be better for blister protection, allowing my feet to breathe, and feet swelling? I was going to take some Vaseline and grease my feet...
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