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I had my backpack transferred (daily) from late August through early October 2022 as I walked the del Norte. I had locks on my backpack. Never had one single issue. Backpack was at my hotel before I got there every single day. Nothing's broken. Nothing taken (it was just dirty clothes, clean...
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I use Google Fi. No additional costs/fees when traveling to over 200 countries. I used it while walking the del Norte. Worked perfectly and worked everywhere.
Hmm. I can't tell you which to do. I walked the whole thing, loved all the towns. One question - why not start in Irun? The Irun to San Sebastian trail is one of the most spectacular (upper route).
I'm using CaminoWays (walking late August-early Oct). I wanted a private room (COVID) and they are moving my pack. They are easy to work with, cheaper than other companies I inquired with. Since I haven't done the trip yet, can't speak to the places I'm booked into each day. BUT looking...
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