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    What is the best way to check the weather on the Camino?

    That would only have worked for me for my first and last days on the Norte. Every other day it started out foggy or cloudy and a bit chilly and the skies cleared and the sun came out by 10 or 11. Layers! I used Google weather and looked ahead with the 10-day for the town 2 days away, but there...
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    Pilgrim's Passport - Stamp from the issuing organization + first stamps in Porto

    Thank you for that comforting reply. I didn't get a stamp where I started because I didn't realize I had to ask for it everywhere. I assumed if they knew I was a pilgrim it would be offered, especially at the start! But no matter, I have a stamp from my first stop, which was well over 700km from...
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    Pilgrim's Passport - Stamp from the issuing organization + first stamps in Porto

    I'm literally arriving in Santiago tomorrow and I never got a first stamp from the people who sent me my credencial. 😭 I guess I'll hope for the best.
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    Biking in the rain

    My first day was wet and miserable. It did not help that the signage /guidance was sorely lacking and I made two very steep mistakes and had to backtrack. Thankfully arriving in Zarautz I had a hotel with a working radiator and everything was dry this morning and today even featured some...
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    Biking in the rain

    I'm starting the Norte on Thursday (!) as a bicigrino and I'm hoping to ride "around" the rain when it comes, by adjusting my schedule. Since I only expect to need to ride for about 4-5 hours a day at most, I expect to not have to use my rain gear much. I only have a rain jacket and a pair of...
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    LIVE from the Camino Easter Vasco: Irún to Haro

    I'm leaving Irún for the Norte in 2 weeks. Very exciting to read about your first day. ¡Buen Camino!
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    Hill where a stone is left

    I thought I was meant to resurrect old threads to prevent creating duplicates. I am amazed by how much the situation has changed and I totally understand why the piles of things would need to be cleared away every year.
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    Hill where a stone is left

    Thanks. I was thinking the same. 🪨
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    Hill where a stone is left

    I'm curious whether there is a comparable place on the Norte? Or is it just anywhere?
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    Bicigrina on Northern Way May 2022

    My goodness Jerry, you really are going above and beyond. I'll try and figure out how to PM you. 😁
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    Bicigrina on Northern Way May 2022

    Thank you. I have booked my whole camino through a company that booked my guest house and planned my route, so I won't be very flexible. Most of my days are 2 stages but there are a 3s and even a couple of 4s! I am coming to accept that it will be a *different* sort of meditative journey...
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    Bicigrina on Northern Way May 2022

    Thank you so much. Buen Camino to you too.
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    Bicigrina on Northern Way May 2022

    Thank you! Do you know where would I find the biking guide book? I could easily use a Spanish one.
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    Bicigrina on Northern Way May 2022

    thank you for your specific helpful reply. especially for the caveat about the first few days. if i am feeling remorseful, i will remember your promise that it gets easier!
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    Bicigrina on Northern Way May 2022

    thank you for your specific helpful reply.

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