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    LIVE from the Camino Current big wave at beginning of Francés

    Maybe it would be worth the extra weight that in addition to bringing a sleeping bag, to also bring a bivuac and foam mat, so that if there is no accommodation one could sleep under the stars.
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    Death of American pilgrim in Castromaior today

    I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope you have all the support that you need. If it's any consolation, as you said he was doing what he loved. 🙏
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    Camino Dating

    I would imagine a lot of people do the Camino for the opposite reasons, to get away from relationships🤣🤣🤣. Seriously though, having a few weeks just to yourself without any obligations is a rarity, why would you waste that on extra baggage...
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    Sandals vs. flip flops.

    I've bought a pair of Xero Z-Trail sandals for the shower and evening wear. I've been walking and doing some running in them. At first they felt a bit odd, but after putting a few kilometres on them now, I really like them and I'm considering using them for some days on the Camino. I agree that...
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    Inviting reflections on the wider costs of walking a Camino

    I have found that the first time I walked the Camino was a minimalist reset. By carrying everything on my back, I realised how little that I need and how to multipurpose each item. Looking in a shop window thinking "Oh that would be nice", but then realising that I would have to carry it even...
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    Merino wool shirt

    I love the feel of Merion Wool against my skin and the lack of odour. But I find the lighter and thinner material to be less durable. It also it takes much longer to dry than modern synthetic garments which are also much cheaper. My plan for the Camino is to bring one Merion top for the evenings...
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    Starting the Camino in Bayonne

    That's very interesting. I'm going myself in May. The 20th of May to be precise.
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    Starting the Camino in Bayonne

    Has anyone walked from Bayonne to SJPDP? I was considering walking directly from Bayonne and wondering what the route is like. Ideally I would like to avoid busy roads.
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    Small internal compression bags

    I use the Osprey 20l Dry Sack to compress and keep my clothes dry. I can fit all my spare clothes into this dry bag and because of its cube shape it fits nicely inside my 20L back pack which in turns satisfies Ryanair's hand luggage dimensions that fits under the seat. I've tried other...
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    Having stuff posted to collection point

    Hello, I'm thinking of walking the Camino Frances in May. I was wondering if it's possible to have items (shoes, etc) posted to one of the places that I will pass through, such as a post office or albergue and if so how long will they hang on to deliveries. I will be sending the item from within...
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    Booking Train from Bayonne to SJPDP

    Thanks, that's good to know. I was concerned that the train might be full if I hadn't a ticket in advance. But it seems you can just turn up and buy the ticket then and there. I don't mind standing room, I just want to be able to get on the train.
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    Booking Train from Bayonne to SJPDP

    Greetings fellow Periginos. I will be arriving into Bayonne late on the 20th of May and hoping to catch the last train to St Jean pied de port. I was wondering if it's necessary to pre-book a seat on the train...
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    Anybody leaving Almeria Sunday 7th of April? Advice regarding shoes needed

    Hi Ekelund, I walked a week of the Malaga variant of Camino Mozarabe in January foom Malaga to Cordoba last January and I'm planning walk to continue from Cordoba this month, in April. Next winter I hope to walk the Almeria variant. I camped parts of the walk, not out of necessity but because...
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