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    A breakdown of my Camino Frances costs with a few considerations - May 2023

    I got a pre-paid card because I’m Brazilian and that is the easiest way to do it for me. It’s a Wise card and the fees are cheaper than buying euros in cash or using debit/credit straight from my account. Wise is also multi currency, so I can have both euros and dollars (and several others) in...
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    A breakdown of my Camino Frances costs with a few considerations - May 2023

    I often see people asking about the daily average costs of the Camino and this was also something I was worried about before going, especially because in my day-to-day life I'm very conscious about how I spend my money (irresponsibly conscious, as in I spend way too much with things I don't...
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    How busy is the CF, (May 2023)?

    I’m walking the Frances right now and today people couldn’t get a bed at Zubiri. I arrived there at 1pm and there was already a line. Stayed in line for an hour, but there weren’t enough beds. Larrosoaña was also full. I had to take a taxi to Pamplona, which is also full but I managed to get a...
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    Water bottle tube adapter availability in Europe

    Don't know about Europe, but I bought a similar one from AliExpress. I've been using it for two months and it works perfectly. Here's the link: https://pt.aliexpress.com/item/1005001287965598.html
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    I don’t like mummy sleeping bags

    It actually surprised me. Sleeping bag noise generally bothers me a bit, but maybe because this one is thinner than I'm used to, it wasn't that bad. I tried it in 17℃ weather and it was warm, too warm even. I had to keep pushing it off my leg to get some cold air. Overall, I think it will be...
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    Is it easier just to fly to Madrid to start the Frances?

    Connection in Madrid, but I will risk it. There seems to be a lot of flights from Madrid to Bilbao.
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    Is it easier just to fly to Madrid to start the Frances?

    Another option is flying to Bilbao and from there catching a bus to Bayonne. I'm also planning a late April camino and after much research, decided this was the best route for me. I know it's silly, but I like the idea of not seeing the cities I'll be walking to before actually walking there...
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    Starting 29th of April 2023

    Maybe! I'm still considering stopping in Orisson or going straight to Roncesvalles. It's not set in stone yet.
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    Starting 29th of April 2023

    Me! It will be my first Camino and I'm also starting on the 29th. Hope to meet you both there!
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    I don’t like mummy sleeping bags

    It just arrived yesterday. I'll probably bring it while camping this weekend, but they are indeed very thin. It packs small and light. I tried at home and felt hot after a minute but the temperature outside was 23 °C, even though it was a clouded afternoon. I have to say though, my dog loved it...
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    I don’t like mummy sleeping bags

    I'm with you. I just bought a NatureHike one from AliExpress. Not sure about the quality as it hasn't arrived yet, but it's lightweight and it fully unzips, so you can use it as a blanket. I believe it's adequate for warmer months. Comfort temperature is supposed to be 15℃/ 59℉. Here's the link...
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    Camino Frances in 2023

    May 2023 here! It's good that we still have time to train a bit and find comfortable equipment.
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    How much route planning is actually needed?

    Just now realized I've never mentioned I'm from Brazil (Rio de Janeiro). The closest to an outdoor store I have nearby is Decathlon, but my local store is small. The few stores that existed in Rio closed down during the pandemic and are now online only. I could find good stores in São Paulo or...
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    How much route planning is actually needed?

    It's hard to find a good outdoor store around here (it's hard to find any, actually). I have a list of a few recommended shoes that I've seen and I plan on buying one and going for my usual walks/runs around the neighborhood and beach. Once I get a feeling of whether it's comfortable or not...
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    How much route planning is actually needed?

    Wow, I expected some responses but I did not expect that many. I guess it’s true that our Camino starts long before we start walking as I’m already experiencing the generosity and knowledge of so many pilgrims. @peregrina2000 That sounds solid, I do find myself more in the middle. I’ll follow...
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