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    Anyone have a favourite British Pilgrimage?

    Definitely Offas Dyke. Not a pilgrimage as such but and interesting walk. I camped some and found a couple of cheap pubs along the way.
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    October Camino accommodation.

    Hi I’m starting my Camino from Porto on the 2nd October. I’ve booked the first couple of nights in Hostels but was wondering what the situation for accommodation is currently like?. Are beds on Pilgrims hostels limited at the moment? Do people mostly book ahead or is it ok to just turn up? I...
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    Sleeping bag or not?

    thanks for the reply. seems i should take my bag along then.
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    Sleeping bag or not?

    Hi just made a last minute decision to head to Porto and walk the Coastal first week of October . i want to travel light so was wondering if Albergues supply blankets or whether i need a sleeping bag. if they have blankets i will take a silk liner for hygene/comfort. thanks in advance. martin
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    Camping Question - Things that go 'bite' in the Night

    How about this? .......https://alpkit.com/products/soloist. Ive used this during 2020 doing some wild camping. and this to sleep on.......https://www.blacks.co.uk/15904974/oex-traverse-imx-inflatable-sleeping-mat-15904974/?istCompanyId=d92b362f-ac8a-4a8a-87ca-c56eafad795. both are lightweight...
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    Anyone have a favourite British Pilgrimage?

    Look up “The Cornish Camino”. Maybe include some camping and it shouldn’t be too expensive.
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    Arriving in Oviedo around 7 pm on June 6th

    I’m arriving same evening. I booked in Pension Romero. It seems that you might already be worrying, so maybe for peace of mind book a pension for your first night. Maybe see you on the trail🙂
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    Travel Companion? Primitivo Early June 2016

    I’m starting on the 6th from Oviedo. Gonna be amazing🌞
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    Primitivo, June 2019

    I’m flying to Santiago on the 5th June then 5 hr bus journey Oviedo. See you there or on the trail. This is my third Camino in three years. I’m addicted and can’t wait.😊
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    Camino Portuguese with Spiritual Variant

    I started on the coastal from Porto and then turned inland to Valence and then central. I preferred the coastal part. Seems like a good combination butI’ve heard other opinions. The coast is windswept which I really enjoyed.
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    Howdy from Kansas

    Gonna change your life if you let it. Next year I’m doing my third Camino. Best thing I ever did.
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    Camino Portuguese with Spiritual Variant

    I did the coastal and spiritual this year. Loved it.
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    Help me choose my May-June 2019 camino (~18 days)

    I’m doing the primitivo in June 2019. Go for this one.
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    What's the craziest thing you have done to save weight?

    Lost weight!. Actually not that crazy though but definitely works.
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    Osprey Exos 48 good pack for Camino?

    I walked the frances last year with a Lowe alpine 35-45 and it wasn't bad. This year I'm doing the Portuguese and was looking for something a bit lighter. After doing my research i went for the Exos 48. Just had this through and its fantastic. With the second lid removed its below a kilo and can...
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