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I recently had a free week while on vacation in Spain and decided to walk part of the Camino Vasco from Irun to Vitoria-Gasteiz. I walked for 6 days starting at the end of November and stayed in private rooms along the way. The Vasco had some of... -
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Love the opinel. I have to leave mine at home since I’m not checking a bag at the airport but I plan to find one for my walk lunches😊
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jcat replied to the thread Small Folding Knife - Buses/Trains in 2024.I always travel with an Opinel knife in Spain. I don't remember any luggage scanners or metal detectors at bus stations, and have ridden on numerous buses with the knife in my pocket. The bigger train stations have scanners and detectors, I...
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jcat replied to the thread LIVE from the Camino A and B on the Via de Bayona.Can't wait to hear how you guys get on. Between Beasain- Zegama and also coming down from San Adrian tunnel were my worst slippery and muddy parts in December. Looking forward to hearing about your experience. Great times, but I definitely...
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jcat replied to the thread Altra Olympus 5 Hike Mid GTX - first impressions.It was a great Camino and I ended up wearing my Hokas. Had rain most days, but it was a light rain. Not much mud and the walk was on pretty easy terrain. I walked the week before "Holy Week" and it was very quiet. I saw about 6 other...
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jcat replied to the thread LIVE from the Camino A and B on the Via de Bayona.I hear you! The wind on the walk up to San Adrian Tunnel was brutal. I had my eyes on the trees, ready to dodge any that came down. Luckily none did, it was just cold!
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jcat replied to the thread LIVE from the Camino A and B on the Via de Bayona.Can't wait to hear more about your trip! I did the Vasco in December in the rain, and it was very muddy and slippery (especially between Beasain-Zegama).
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I have stayed in many places in Sarria. I'd go to either gronze or booking.com and find something. Pretty much anything on the main drag is going to be nice. Places that I've stayed include Don Alvaro, Hotel Novoa, Travesia Rooms, Pension...
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jcat replied to the thread Accommodation in Sarria.I've stayed at: Hotel Alfonso IX DP Cristal Pension Escalinata And I would rank them in that order of preference.
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jcat replied to the thread Topo Wearers!.Yes, for me it's been the same size for Altra Lone Peaks, Olympus 5s, and Topo Ultraventures. I size up a 1/2 size for Caminos compared to local hiking.
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