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    Place to stop in between Villar de Mazarife to Astorga?

    I agree with Woody. Casa Rural Molino is a great place to stay.
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    Memorable Moments on the Norte and beyond (including mishaps)

    Yes I agree. Brother Lawrence is a splendid chap. He runs a tight ship in the Sobrado Monastery but is very pleasant to talk to with some interesting stories.
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    Stage 18 a or 18 b (Terradillos de los Templarios to Bercianos del Real Camino)

    Calzadilla de Los Hermanillos, pleasant route and lovely casa rural in the village
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    LIVE from the Camino Winter Walking: My Journey Along the Camino Francés

    Jeremy, thoroughly enjoying your blog. Excellent photos and informative descriptions. Not far to go now. enjoy!
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    Getting to Madrid from mid-point on the Camino Frances

    If you can get as far as Sahagún, the midway point of the Camiino then there is a good fast train service from there to Madrid. That's what we did in 2012
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    Hostal in Lourenzá

    Just a note to highly recommend Casa Gloria in Lourenzá. Very reasonably priced if 2 people sharing with breakfast included. Spotless with excellent bathroom. Washing machine available. 4* experience.
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    Camino del Norte

    Starting from Oviedo on 18 September. Heading for Aviles (Etapa 3E on Gronze.com) and then hoping to get as far as Ribadeo by the 26th September.
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    Favorite Sunrise or sunset photos from your Camino

    Sunrise from the Albergue in San Vicente de La Barquera, May 2017
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    Albergue Ribadesella closed?

    It was closed when we walked through at the end of May. People in the albergue at San Esteban de Leces were saying that the owner had died.
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    Crossing the Río Pas by FEVE train (Boo de Piélagos to Mogro(

    Thoroughly agree with this advice. There are about 4 trains per hour (both directions) and in my humble opinion crossing by the bridge is a pretty risky option. Far easier to get on the train at Boo and get off at Mogro. Nice albergue by the station in Boo where you can get a drink and excellent...
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    Long stage with no food and drink

    Hi pelegrinos Please be aware that from Villaviciosa to La Carcava there are currently no open shops, Cafes or Restaurants. Bar at La Carcava is the first opportunity to buy food and drink. If you want to avoid 4 to 5 hours without refreshment then buy food in Villaviciosa.
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    Comments on El Norte

    I'm should have said "newish " albergue - Ice meant the one in the Old station building.
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    Comments on El Norte

    1. New albergue in Deba is excellent. Book at the tourist information office. The bar opposite does excellent early breakfasts 2. Stage from Markina- Xemein to Guernica is very well waymarked and had a lot of improvements. 3. Can highly recommend restaurante Pitis in Markina- Xemein. Good...
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    Lost Credencial

    I have just finished walking the 3rd leg of our camino (Sahagun to Sarria). Unfortunately my camino companion lost his credencial somewhere between Ponferrada and VillaFranca de Bierzo. It's one issued by the Confraternity of St James (bright yellow cover). If found,could it be sent to my home...
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    Half way point

    Assuming that you are on the Camino, your friend could take a train from Madrid to Sahagun, which is about the halfway mark on the Camino Frances and meet you there.
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