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I stayed there in 2022. Was a great little town and albergue. I think it was already open when I arrived. As above I think it is just as you enter town. I can't remember what I did about registration and payment.
Possibly best to get some type of travel card loaded with Euros (e.g. Wise or Cash Passport). You get a better exchange rate, and they work well. A lot of Spanish ATMs are contactless so you don't have to worry about them accidentally sucking...
When I was planning my first Camino, I put together an amazing setlist to listen to while I walked. It was stellar (for me)! I walked the CF from SJPDP to Santiago, then on to Finesterre and then Muxia. And I never, not once, listened to the...
On my training walks I listened to podcasts and books, and I downloaded a bunch of both onto my phone thinking I would listen to them while on the Camino as well but, to my absolute surprise, I didn’t put the earbuds in once. I was perfectly...
I did have a playlist of my favorite tune , but used it to put me to sleep in the albergue. While walking I talked with other pilgrims or just dreamed about the history of that stage.
From memory John Brierly suggested in his books on the Camino not to take any electronic items that will detract from the experience
He makes the point it’s an “inner” journey as well as an “outer” one.
My only electronic device is a smart...
I won't add to the conflicting advice you will get in response to your post.
Just to say that everyone is different ( Vive la difference!)
It's like asking people what your favourite colour should be . . .
(Definitely blue, by the way . . . 🤣)...
Warning for those flying in to France -- there's a strike tomorrow April 25th, which likely will NOT prevent flying in or out of the country on international flights, but is very likely to affect flights between Paris and Bayonne and other...
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