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    Pavement!!!

    As much as I value how positive everyone is on the Camino forum, I’m surprised there isn’t more emphasis on how much pavement there is on the Norte. Walking from Bilbao to San Vincente has been almost 100% pavement or sidewalk. As much as I appreciate the coastal views, it feels to me that so...
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    Wise Pilgrim app

    The Wise Pilgrim app is quite good. A note to users: I believe the way these apps remain free or cheap is they get a small cut when you book reservations through them. So if you want to help the app developers, go directly in their app to bookings rather than "being independent" and using the...
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    St Jean to Muxia in 20 days - or less!

    Your plan seems totally doable and makes perfect sense for you. I walked (very comfortably) 700+ miles in 35 days last year on the Le Puy, Frances, and Primitivo. I wasn't trying to go far or fast, just the pace that seemed pleasant for me. My schedule was getting out when I was awake (that, at...
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    Coffee in the Morning?

    I am not a coffee drinker but my partner is and she "needs" coffee first thing in the morning. We're planning to do the Norte in October. Is it easy to get coffee early (by 7:00? 8:00?) in most places or should she bring her own coffee maker? Thanks for the advice for the odd non hot drink...
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    Buy a new pack or use what I have

    I didn't really carry water. There is water available every few kilometers. I would have maybe 1/4 liter with me in case I was really thirsty but usually didn't drink from this. I just waited til I got to a fountain or bathroom and drank a fair bit then. As I presume you did, I grew up in an era...
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    Buy a new pack or use what I have

    I kind of didn't pay attention but probably 6 or 7 kilos. Maybe less. I had what I needed and it felt light to me.
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    Buy a new pack or use what I have

    I'm 63 yrs old, 5'10" and walked the Caminos in June-July last year. Everything I had fit inside my pack (with extra space still available) except the sleeping pad. As far as I can remember, here's what I had with me besides what I wore walking (shorts, underwear, T shirt, cap, Altra lone peak...
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    Buy a new pack or use what I have

    Just to weigh in:), I am amazed anyone would need a 65 l pack for even a backpacking trip in the wilderness. I agree that excess is a vacuum for bringing more stuff. I walked 700+ miles last year on the LePuy, Frances, and Primitivo with a 30L pack. I'm 63 yrs old so don't really want to carry...
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    Just got back home from the Primitivo

    I just got back from the Primitivo a week ago. I never ran into any problems with finding a bed anyplace (as long as you are willing to stay in private albergues (which are generally really nice). Everything about the route was excellent--great food, great scenery, great people, great weather. I...
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    Where to stay the night before Santiago....?

    Heidi's Place is the best hostel I stayed at in 5 weeks of Caminos. Great atmosphere and incredible food. Only 8 beds so reserve ahead. What a wonderful last night out on the way. 33 km to Santiago. You could get to noon mass but if you aim to get there at 1, you are behind the crowds on the...
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