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    getting a private room for two if cycling

    I'd aim for private accommodations. Municipal and parochial alburges rarely have private rooms for couples. It's just not part of the whole system. If there is a "private" room they're often saved for a pilgrim who is ill or is staying an extra night because of blisters or other issues. With...
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    LIVE from the Camino ‘The Way’ or ‘No Way’

    I had a rather nasty experience in a cow pasture (looong story😱🤣).... but can vouch for ... crocs. My shoes and my pants and socks were SOAKED to the knees. So rinsed clean... swapped sock and walked the next 13km in my crocs. Barefoot ...never. As @jpflavin1 said, too easy to get a laceration...
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    A wide toe box trail runner

    I was able to work around the zero drop by putting in my orthotics! I have fallen in love with my Altras, so much so that I bought a second pair. My only complaint with them has been my big toe making a hole in the front. The work around Ive discover is something called Shoe Armor (Hope the...
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    LIVE from the Camino ‘The Way’ or ‘No Way’

    Be careful out there!
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    My route so far…Aragonés from Oloron 13th oct 23

    Oh you are bringing back some wonderful memories!! Especially lunch in Undues de Lead!!
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    Death of an Indonesian pilgrim on the Camino Frances

    Prayers for his family and for all involved. RIP.
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    Donegal Camino

    IF not next year...definitely the following! My hubby's grandmother came from Dun Lewy so it's "home" in a way. Been there once and loved it. 'Cept for the sideways rain. Made it a little easier to understand why Granny left! All in all beautiful and worth another visit. Add the fundraiser and...
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    A word of warning on trail runners or light weight shoes.

    well DUH!! Why didn't I realize this could be an add on!! Dunno but brilliant. I loved my Altra Lonepeaks last year and used my prescription orthotics...which helped a great deal. But..adding an actual rock plate would make them perfect!! Thanks!1
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    Have any Americans walked the whole Francigena?

    Terrific vlog/blog and very responsive to those of us following them 2 years past the travel date!1 Not sure if they are on here...But great people with a lot of great advice,
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    Best apps for the Via Francigena

    Thanks for posting! I'm in the initial planning stages of the Via. Aiming towards July/august of next year. Looking to get a visa for Spain to allow for extended time in Europe/Schengen zone. I'll use a lot of time in Spain to volunteer as an hospitalera and then also do some Caminos as...
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    Train station in Biarritz

    Have you tried using Rome2Rio ?? It's the best app for finding ways from A to B! I learned about it somewhere on this site....a few years back...and it's be a fantastic aid! Buen Camino!
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    Light tent vs Bivy bag

    Ok...off topic...or slightly...why not look at crossing before SJPdP?? The Camino Argonese is absolutely lovely. You'd cross the Pyrenees at Somport. The infrastructure on the route is great and it's simply one of the nicest routes IMHO. It's actually the original pass over...used before...
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    Garbanzo beans are so much better in Spain

    :possibly using and Instant Pot to cook your beans from dry might get you better results. At least it has for me. I have a small 3qt one. Just a suggestion!
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    Baztan advice

    Not sure about your hiking pole issue...but as far as Altras...they are exactly what I walked in last year and found them to be terrific in terms of grip factor. At least IMHO! I didn't have poles (usually do!) and was ok..only two small spots where I would have liked them but made it thru ok...
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    E-bike charging on the camino - Contributing to cost

    Oh dear. Looks like this thread has gone down a rather presumptuous and judgmental rabbit hole. Maybe time to shut it? God knows I'm outta here. 🙄. Later... elsewhere, mi amigos 👋
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