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    bivy on via de la plata

    The ex Army bags are good but heavy. My current bivvy bag weighs 190g it is breathable and wind resistant but not waterproof.
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    bivy on via de la plata

    Mine is an Astucas Miliaris coupled with a Gatewood cape.
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    GR11 - Coast to coast across the Pyrenees

    Hiya, I didn't stay in commercial huts. Anyone contemplating the GR11 or the GR10 should be aware these are mountain routes and need to be treated with respect. I would consider the Napoleon route on the Frances, the first day out from Irun taking the high route of the Norte or the Hospitales...
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    GR11 - Coast to coast across the Pyrenees

    I have walked the GR11 CtC and the GR10 CtC. If you have specific questions just ask. You didn't give dates so I can't give much of an answer on huts, August is busy and will need booking although the remote ones will be less so. I carried camping gear but also stayed in a variety of huts from...
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    O Camiño dos Faros-trip report

    Great write up brought back some fine memories. I walked the reverse route with my finish in Malpica. I also stayed at JB hotel and had a good experience will stay there again.
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    Bordeaux to SJPP

    Having done this journey on several occasions, knowing where the bus stops, the position of the correct platform and carrying a prepaid ticket. 1 hour between connections is too tight, this is only my opinion.
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    Camino Dos Faros and Muxiana/Finisterrana

    You can do it that way as well. Make sure you have two stamps between Muxia and Fisterra. I got my certificate at the municipal alburgue in Muxia and also at the municipal in Fisterra.
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    Camino Dos Faros and Muxiana/Finisterrana

    I've walked the Camino dos Faros. The route between Muxia and Fisterra is not the recognised Camino route which runs inland where the Dos faros hugs the coast. I have both certifiates that the OP mentions the Fisterra one is obtained by walking from Santiago, the Muxia one is obtained by walking...
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    Perverts on Portuguese Camino

    I guess laughing at them would be no big deal but taking a photo could cause them to panic and try to retrieve the evidence. I applaud your feisty nature. Normally these men are younger than 65 and more than likely stronger than you, good luck with knocking them into next Sunday. Be aware of...
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    Perverts on Portuguese Camino

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    ?Starting Sureste in early March

    Hi Matte, The Sureste is similar in price to other Caminos if you factor in that some days will cost nothing yet others can cost €20 per night. If you have a tent its possible to find a good camp spot every day, extra water will need to be carried if going for this option. Take showers in...
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    ?Starting Sureste in early March

    Thank you for those kind words, Joe. I'm staying in Santiago until the end of June doing my yearly Hospitalero stint. Then I go to the Pyrenees for July and August. This year I'm either going to walk the HRP or go bagging the 3000m tops that I haven't yet got. I've already through hiked both...
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    ?Starting Sureste in early March

    Finished a couple of days ago. The Invierno is a Camino not to be missed. Here is my track profile. Lots of nice scenery and plenty of quiet time. Accommodation is good and at reasonable prices.
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    ?Starting Sureste in early March

    Cheers Mike, A very convenient Hostal for €18 with Pilgrim discount. Lovely walk today, weather was a little overcast but other than that a perfect day.
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    ?Starting Sureste in early March

    I just checked Gronze.com and Booking.com and couldn't find Hostal Puente Romano, am I doing something wrong?
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