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    Without Camino pilgrims, rural villages in north-west Spain 'wouldn't have a reason to exist'

    The title of the thread is a direct copy from the ABC website. Any editorial change was by them.
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    Without Camino pilgrims, rural villages in north-west Spain 'wouldn't have a reason to exist'

    Why is it "obnoxious"when it is quoting a person from the area? The content puts it quite clearly as to why the Camino is important to the residents of northern Spain. It's not insulting or obnoxious. It is simply a quote from a local. Are they not allowed to express what for them is a fact of...
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    Without Camino pilgrims, rural villages in north-west Spain 'wouldn't have a reason to exist'

    Australia's national broadcaster, ABC, has this on its website. A good factual read. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-02/camino-pilgrims-help-rural-spain-s-emptying-villages-survive/101195106 Amid the vast grain fields of Spain, a medieval church stands guard over the handful of mudbrick...
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    2 weeks of walking - which part would you recommend?

    If you are an average walker my suggestion is Leon to Sarria.
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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Revised Australian Traveller Rules

    That is up to the carrier either airline or cruise company
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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Revised Australian Traveller Rules

    Press release from Mark Butler, Federal Minister for Health. I found it in today's online Guardian headed: Full statement on Covid border restrictions lifting from Wednesday The home affairs minister, Clare O’Neil, says the lifting of the vaccination declaration will be “one less thing” for...
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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Revised Australian Traveller Rules

    For Aussies on the Camino: As from Wednesday 6 July travellers to and from Australia will no longer be required to show their vaccination status. This is to encourage more tourists. The new federal minister said "this is great news for those returning ..... as they will no longer have to fill...
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    Australian DPD required before boarding for home

    This has been raised in the media and Border Force has declared there is nothing wrong with the app and it is really easy to use! I've used it and required my son in Aus to do it for me from his home (which he did successfully - but he is an IT software architect). My phone had been stolen so I...
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    SIM CARD that works in BOTH France AND Spain

    Is it possible to buy an Orange SIM on arrival at CDG?
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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Getting COVID QR Code at CdG Airport

    My question is: I am flying into Paris CDG, on to Biarritz then St Jean PdP. When I enter Spain when crossing the Pyrenees am I required to register anywhere? Or do I just keep walking!?
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    Camino Trip Insurance for Australian and New Zealand Travellers

    Covermore is great. Their call staff are always helpful and any claims are expediously handled.
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    Questions about the Napoleon Route.

    That is very helpful. Yes, I found the Valcarlos route just as you say. I did not find the Zubiri descent too difficult as I took my time on the shale (but it was good weather). Again, thanks
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    Questions about the Napoleon Route.

    I walked the Valcarlos route to Roncevalles but am planning to do the Napoleon this April. I have a couple of questions if any pilgrim can help me: 1. I would like to do the shorter but more difficult way down from the top. I have watched a number of videos but everyone I saw took the longer...
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    Roncevalles Bus

    Does any pilgrim have information on the bus from Roncevalles to Pamplona? I know there is a daily bus that originates from Jaurrieta and picks up at Roncevalles at 0920 and arrives Pamplona at 1030 each day bar Sunday. However the bus website says tickets can only be purchased from one office...
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    Backpack Transport.

    Jacotrans - brilliant, reliable, inexpensive and all year round.
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