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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD passenger locator form

    Hello, I am flying in on the 25th, just returned from Carcassonne, at security I was only asked for my password and COVID cert.
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    Altus Poncho Help

    I am 5'7" purchased the m/l, added benefit is drops close to my knees and with lightweight gaiters my legs are covered. I purchased from Spain shipping to Ireland was €12.50 but no taxes/customs duties, https://www.ferrovicmar.com/chubasquero-altus-atmospheric-mostaza
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    April, May Camino

    Thank you
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    Taxi Share April 25, 2022

    I never been to Biarritz airport but used Carcassonne plenty of times, if they of similar size custom/immigration should be straight forward especially with you departing from CDG.
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    Taxi Share April 25, 2022

    My flight on 25th is around 11:00 also.
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    Taxi Share April 25, 2022

    Hello, I am arriving on Monday 25th into St. Jean, starting to walk on Tuesday 26th. It will be my third and longest Camino. Early morning flight from Dublin to Biarritz, happy to consider a shared taxi
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    How do you secure your backpack from theft as checked luggage.

    That is a great idea, I am flying to Biarrirz next month with Ryanair and have taken the option of a check-in bag. I have a travel bag for my pack which doubles as a rain cover but my concern was my hiking poles, would they survive the journey but a normal suitcase would provide the protection...
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    Camino Frances

    Hi, I am starting from St. Jean on 26th April
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    Pyrenees in May

    Scully, I am starting on 26th April, taking a light sleeping bag and looking to layers as protection from the cold.
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    Too late to start preparing & weather in May?

    My last Camino I had a washing line which consisted of two elastic ropes intertwined, no need for pegs. Last pre-covid break I used a wash bag to do my laundry
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    Altra Mont Blanc Shoes

    Thanks Loulou for your response. I am now confident that I should manage with only one pair of lone peaks. I also had olympus but they didn't suit, found the Timp to be close to lone peaks but I am interested to hear your view of mont blancs
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    Altra Mont Blanc Shoes

    As St. Patrick's Day nears an end in Ireland I can hope you enjoy your next Camino.
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    Altra Mont Blanc Shoes

    Currently training in Timp 3 having previously wore both olympus and king mt with the intention of wearing lone peak all-wthr next month. I use Timp for training because I am limited to lots of pavement walking. Leaving St Jean my current concern is regarding durability, will I get 1000 kms out...
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    Starting Camino Frances from SJPP April 27th/ 2022 ..

    Hello Jagdev, I am arriving in St Jean on the 25th also, but leaving on the 26th
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    Too late to start preparing & weather in May?

    Hi, I am starting from St. Jean on 26th May. I am 54, overweight, twice my right knee has been operated upon. It's your Camino so the pace you walk and the distance you travel is your decision alone. Pack as light as possible. Hiking poles are a benefit for most pilgrims and can like most items...
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