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    Where is the most reliable accommodation information?

    You really have to contact the lodging directly. No list will be perfect. It’s just the way it is in Spain. Part of the charm.
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    Where is the most reliable accommodation information?

    Between about mid October and about the end of March the only way to know for sure what’s open is to contact them directly. What’s app works well for this.
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    Small Folding Knife - Buses/Trains in 2024

    Update on my children’s Opinel: just now in Chamartin they flagged my knife. But, after examining it they let me take it through🤞
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    Small Folding Knife - Buses/Trains in 2024

    The last two Caminos I carried the below Opinel knife onto planes, trains and buses without confiscation. I have no idea of the legal specifications and restrictions on various knives. My hypothesis is that the rounded end of the blade makes it less menacing and that’s why it wasn't confiscated...
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    Shoes for Sarria to Santiago in May

    I wouldn’t advise the old sneakers, not enough tread for wet pavement. Don’t ask me how I know! 🤕 The boots seem like pointless weight. Trail runners have more aggressive tread lugs and would work better than road runners. Even though there is a lot of road and pavement walking, trail runners...
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    Del Norte

    I walked the aragonés because I was interested in it and I wanted to get in shape before my second Norte Camino. I was able to handle all the hills until Bilbao with relative ease compared to my first Norte when I was gasping for air Al day, every day. That was four years ago so that plan may...
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    Pamplona to Estella in three gentle days (March 18-20 ish)?

    Casa Nahia, in Lorca, is a really wonderful place
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    How the Camino can change your life: Personal experiences and expectations

    I have had many magical, mystical, transformative experiences on the Camino. There were times that I truly thought that I was living in an alternate world, a separate reality. For a few years, I have thought that the Camino changed me in so many ways. But, with time, and more Caminos, I now see...
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    Is a sleeping bag or a liner enough for the Camino in April?

    The Sea to Summit Traveler bag comes in a 50 degree version, so lighter and cheaper than the 30 degree model, but always worked well for me in March. A few times I slept with my down jacket too.
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    SJPDP-SDC in 32 days-is this realistic?

    Yes, this is important, I think. In the beginning of your Camino, consider walking shorter distances than the usual guidebook distances of roughly 12-15 miles. Give your body a chance to acclimate and discover what is comfortable for you. If all goes well, as your Camino progresses you will get...
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    Keeping biologics (Amgevita/Humira) cold

    When are you going on the Camino? My wife and I walked on the Frances in late October to late November. No problem keeping the medicine below 77degrees for two weeks before she used her dose. Also, there are biosimilar medications in Spain that are essentially the same as Humira but much...
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    How much cash should i bring on my Camino?

    I used the Charles Schwab card for the first time last November. I liked it, but one thing to be aware of is that a transfer from your regular bank to the Schwab card takes 4-5 business days to clear. Don’t know why it’s that way in this digital age, but I guess they make money on the float.
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    How light was your backpack for Camino Frances (800 km)

    Great reply! I would add, similar to what you have written, that there are three factors to consider in ultralight weight backpacking: 1. Weight 2. Durability/functionality 3. Cost. You can optimize any two of these at a time but not the third. That is you can get low weight and high...
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    How light was your backpack for Camino Frances (800 km)

    I got down to 4.5 kg pack weight, not including worn weight, for my last two summer caminos. 3 kg is really hitting the lower limit of weight, imho. You would need an ultralight backpack, such as gossamer gear or other boutique brand which would basically be a sack on your back. Remember, there...
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    Choosing a route

    I would advise not spending time sightseeing in Madrid. That’s not what you are there for and you don’t have a lot of time. In any event, resting and sightseeing are two conflicting goals. The Frances is your best bet. Get to your starting point as fast as possible and then rest there, or...
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