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    Am I the only one perplexed by WhatsApp?

    Have you tried texting instead of calling on WhatsApp? When I need to reach hotels or pensions in Spain I text them on WhatsApp and normally receive a prompt reply.
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    Just started El Camino Vasco del Interior.

    Awesome! Looking forward to hearing about your journey. I walked it in December and did not see a single pilgrim, but still had a great time. Your weather looks good for this week.
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    Vasco in December

    Thanks! I ended up using the Mapy.cz app and it was perfect for my needs.
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    My Camino Vasco

    Yes, that is exactly where it is. I had a few falls in that section, which is more falls than I have had in my entire prior 30 years of hiking:). I was a muddy mess when I finally got to pavement, but no injuries. Sorry for your fall, in my research I hadn't heard anyone else mention this...
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    My Camino Vasco

    Oh, the albergue could have been open, I meant nothing else open for the locals. Seemed like the entire town was hanging out at Ostatu Zegama and I did not see anything else open in town, but I did not look for the albergue. My meal at the Ostatu was wonderful also!
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    My Camino Vasco

    Day 5 Zegama to Salvatierra / Agurain This day was the reason I wanted to walk the Vasco and that was to walk through the San Adrain Tunnel. I waited until 9:00am to start so I could visit the local supermarket for some provisions as there is no services for the first 10 miles or so for the...
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    My Camino Vasco

    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 the most beautiful landscapes I have seen on any...
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    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 just throw the knife in my pack and it's never been...
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    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 won't be going back to the Vasco in the winter.
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    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 pilgrims every day on the trail but even less in town...
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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Topo Wearers!

    No slip issues for me. Not as aggressive as the Speedboat but plenty of grip for a summer Camino.
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