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    Say No! to rubber tips on your poles.

    I know i will get beat up for this comment, but I find the constant click, click, click, click, click, click, click, more than just annoying. I will discreetly adjust my pace so as not walk with someone without rubber tips. Jim Michie
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    Weather and Difficulty Questions

    I describe the Norte as 30 days on the Stairmaster. After the first week, it's just another hill. The Norte is a walk where you meet the local people, I wouldn't take anything for my experience. Jim Michie
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    November weather

    Thanks for your great response. My hats off for persevering in the snow. I'd have to think about that. You response was "we" I assume you walked with you wife... I don't see that happening with my wife. My hats off especially to her. Jim Michie
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    November weather

    Due to some personal commitments I am unable to start walking the Plata until October 12th. I am curious as to what the weather will be the first couple of weeks in November. Mainly what to expect north of Salamanca. Thanks for you help Jim Michie
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    Del Norte in 30 days?

    Thirty days shouldn't be a problem. I started September 4th at Irun and finished October 1st. I walked everyday, some days were longer than others but several were quite short, stopping by noon. I always was walking by 7:00. The Norte is a nice walk much different than the Frances, both nice...
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    The British monk at Sobrado

    Interesting this is being discussed, one of the high points of my walk. I was surprised to be confronted by a monk when registering at the albergue. He was very friendly and talked a lot about the monastery. Not being Catholic I wanted to be sure of the correct protocols and asked "How do I...
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    Camino Snobs

    As in the past I disagree with everyone else on this topic. It is not an issue of Camino Snob, but one of character. If you have it, you are considerate of other Pilgrims and don't take advantage of a system that is without structure. I personaly don't care if you transfer your luggage, take...
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    “Cheating”

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    “Cheating”

    Is it cheating to take a bus to the next albergue so you can spend the afternoon at the beach and later see pilgrims turned away for lack of room? This appears very common on the Norte. Is it cheating to take a taxi to a small.albergue to insure you have a room at the detriment of a pilgrim who...
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    Immersion Spanish Schools in Spain

    I spent a month attending classes at University of Salamanca. I found it not worth the time. The classes are not vetted well, as a novice I was in a class with students who have previously attended both high school and college classes. I asked to be reassigned and the second class was no better...
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    How well is The Norte marked?

    Walked the Norte in 2016. It very well marked. Being a bit, ok a lot, oldschool, I walk with just a guide book, no GPS.or smartphone. The cities are always a problem not so well marked, (Frances is the same) my solution was to visit the tourist office.and they are more than happy to map out the...
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    Credential in Cadiz

    Considering walking the Camino Augusta does anyone know if I can get a Credential in Cadiz. Thanks Jim Michie
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    Have you walked both the Plata and the Frances

    The middle, you mentioned, may be the Norte. Not as crowded as the Frances, the distances are manageable, good accommodations (sometimes not in a albergue) and diverse scenery. Jim Michie
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    Permission

    What does the church say when someone takes the bus and get to the only albergue within 10 - 15 km and people who didn't take the bus find nowhere to stay. Since they are now warm and dry do they give up their accommodation to those who now have a greater need? When it is pouring rain and you...
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    Permission

    The camino from Bilboa to Santander is a pleasant walk along the coast. Many vistas overlooking the water, many beautiful villages, and beaches. The beaches sometimes present a problem, as there are many people who use the albergues as a means to have an inexpensive beach vacation. On many...
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