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  1. piquet

    The most beautiful stamp : Caldas de Reis

    It is very beautiful but only available to those staying in the albergue. Signs at the premises make it clear they will not be receptive to requests from others passing by
  2. piquet

    Is a sleeping bag liner sufficient next week?

    I did VdlP in Mar/Apr and Frances in Apr/May this year with only a silk liner. A very small number of albergues on the Frances did not provide blankets but I was OK using my down jacket as one where necessary (Roncesvalles and one other). I also wear Smartwool thermals as pyjamas (doubling up as...
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    Albergues on Camino Fisterra

    Thank you for the replies. Negreira it is
  4. piquet

    Albergues on Camino Fisterra

    Thank you. We are looking for albergue for 9
  5. piquet

    Albergues on Camino Fisterra

    That’s what I was looking at by Casa Riamonte appears to be closed and I couldn’t see any alternatives for a shorter walk than to Negreira
  6. piquet

    Albergues on Camino Fisterra

    A group of us want to walk to Fisterra starting late afternoon from Santiago for a short first day. Castelo seemed to be the only place with accommodation (at 10km) but looks to be closed. Does anyone have any information about other alternatives ?
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    Blankets in albergues

    At Roncesvalles they don’t provide blankets (also prepare to wait nearly 2 hours to check in as pilgrim numbers have increased beyond processing capacity)
  8. piquet

    Blankets in albergues

    I finished the VDLP by bike a week ago, staying mostly in Albergues. They all provided blankets and disposable bottom sheet/pillowcase. Starting the Frances on foot in a few days and unsure whether to take a sleeping bag this time
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    Starting the VDLP in February 2022 and Dealing with 90-Day Visa Limit

    There are cheap flights to the UK eg with EasyJet, Ryanair, Vueling and a whole choice of airports for different parts of the country if you fancied a short visit. (Ireland meanwhile is still within the Eu so won’t reduce your 90 days)

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