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    Following the GR123 on the Coast Between Gernika and Portugalete

    Dave - once again so beautifully written. Thank you for your time and energy documenting all of this for us. Kathy
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    What to carry in my wallet

    Good Rule - Always pay in local currency! - in this case Euros. CASH or CREDIT or CASH WITHDRAWL - always choose to pay in Euros. If you try to pay in US cash, if they accept it at all, the onsite exchange rate will always be excessively higher than any bank machine or credit card fee; they...
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    Walking from Santander on the coast

    Have a great Camino - I know you are in your final count down . . . Buen Camino
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    Walking from Santander on the coast

    Posada la Victoria is a great BnB on the route, ended up there the first time I did the Norte and I have gone back 4 times since. Family owned and gorgeous. They speak Spanish but work with google translate. 💜💚💙
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    Cash or Cards on the Norte route

    Just a note for any traveler paying by credit card abroad - IF given the option on the credit card device to pay in your own currency (instant exchange) or in Euros - pick the Euros. Your own bank will give you a much better exchange rate than their credit card processing company. Some of my...
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    Purgatorio route

    Watch out for the Rain on the Brick/Stone road heading off the cliffs into San Sebastian. That road can be insanely slippery in the rain. (The last down hill before reaching the city at sea level.
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    5 “Unproven” Facts About Norte

    How did it go? What did YOU think? Kathy
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    Contemplating walking the camino mid Sept 23 - Norte or Frances?

    Definitely biased, but I loved my low-key Camino family and the amazing walking views of oceans every single day. Water views almost daily . . . Exquisite
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    Bed race-Norte

    I was there end of May and saw a different bike race, such amazing rides I am sure.
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    New Pilgrim massage on the Camino del Norte!

    Stunning views from your location, I loved VEGA!
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    Norte in Jan/Feb

    I was there in February 2017. The issue is the isolation. You may meet families or pairs that are walking together but some stages I was the only pilgrim for days. It worked fine in the more expensive accommodation, but in Galicia the albergues were open and available but I was the only...
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    Advice on Route from Llanes

    I found accommodation easier in Galicia, the end of the Norte than in the beginning.
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    Accommodation Santander

    I went to Cundon, and found an amazing hotel - Posada la Victoria An amazing couple run it. So wonderful!
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    LIVE from the Camino Norte in real time

    I love it! Love the Norte so much!
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    LIVE from the Camino Primitivo or Finishing el Norte

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