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    Correos labels

    We did the print, put it in a zip lock bag, punch a hole and tie with a hair tie! It lasted 30 days!
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    Private rooms for a family of three?

    I used booking for 90% of it all. But used wise pilgrim and Gronze to double check. I had a few priorities, one was we needed to be near the center of town and on the camino, we cared more about the room for us all more than a shared bath or needing sheets and towels. We brought thin towels...
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    We did it, walking part of the Frances and the all of the Primitivo as a family of 4.

    Here are some photos from our journey. My kids found every friendly dog/ cat/ horse/ cow to pose with.
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    We did it, walking part of the Frances and the all of the Primitivo as a family of 4.

    We don't have any public anything. I am still sorting through pictures. As we began to plan as a family, and were reading everything we could about each route, my 16 year old got hooked on the Hospitales and really wanted to do the Primitivo. So we started looking into it. Then she kept...
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    Private rooms for a family of three?

    Most of the private hostels have triples, we did mostly private rooms for our family of 4. I totally get the wanting to be with other pilgrims,(it is a huge part of the camino). We did find in the private hostels, we were still with other pilgrims, (had plenty of hang outs and communal meals)...
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    We did it, walking part of the Frances and the all of the Primitivo as a family of 4.

    The fire was evident, the trees in large swaths were charred but still standing with cows and bells grazing under them and abundant wildflowers growing up. Nature was reclaiming the hillside, it was eerie and beautiful. Overall the raw beauty of the Primitivo was intense. As we crossed the...
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    We did it, walking part of the Frances and the all of the Primitivo as a family of 4.

    They are not. Most were 10-15pp and a lot of food. A few places told us they hate food waste and asked if my girls could "split" a portion and we happily accepted. Especially for the younger 2, it doesn't hurt to ask, we found most places really don't like food waste. Breakfasts were mostly...
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    We did it, walking part of the Frances and the all of the Primitivo as a family of 4.

    I spent a year reading this forum and getting information and it really helped make the trip smooth for us in terms of equipment, packing, reservations, everything really! We did it, we hiked the Camino for 30 days with a family of 4. Kids aged 9 and 16. Left June 10. We flew Boston -...
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    Paq mochila challenge

    I got my first payment though on our route on the Frances and then got the error message on the second one for the route on the Primitivo. About the same time you did. I tried a few browsers. Will try again tomorrow.
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    Choirs

    Hello Everyone! We begin our journey mid June, we plan to walk the Frances to Logranos, then switch to the Primitivo starting in Oviedo. I have an obsession with choirs, I just adore them. I have been reading about the choir in Lugo, and have it marked down as a must attend (we are planning...
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    Planning a family camino in summer 23

    Thank you all for the suggestions, I will read and watch each of those. I am still torn about carrying and not pre-booking v. sending luggage and pre-booking. I hope all the resources you have given me will give me clarity there. As for packing lightly with quick dry everything, we are...
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    Planning a family camino in summer 23

    We are walking because we love to walk, and for the religious aspect and the journey and benefit that each of us individually hopes get from the walk. I hear you about the rest day and being flexible. The balance between being flexible and making sure we have a place to stay is going to be a...
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    Planning a family camino in summer 23

    Thank you, the heat, I think will be the biggest adjustment for us. Though it does get into the 30C here in the summer.
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    Planning a family camino in summer 23

    Hello, I have been reading this wonderful forum for weeks and many of my questions have been answered, but I have a few that I am hoping you can help me with. Who we are: We are an American family of 4, with kids (girls) ages 9 and 16 (at time of Camino). Kids and us are very active, hike...
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