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Please don't use misleading headings. Also, don't forget that those people leaving extremely early may be people who don't want to walk in the extreme heat of the midday sun. Also, some people are on a tight budget so can't afford Eu50 per night. I know my friend and I often opted for a twin...
I wore knee length 'shorts' on my first stage in July last year. Used Factor 50 and ended up getting a heat rash on my legs. This year in May I wore long light trousers - admittedly it was cooler, but I was glad to have long trousers as I didn't need to keep applying suncream. My friend got her...
Better check with the airport and airline re. checking in the tube. It was the Bilbao airport security which stopped us carrying them on board, but it could just have easily been the airline. Posting to the first night's accommodation would be good, then posting them back to Ireland before you...
I walked with wool socks during a very hot July last year (and again in a coolish May this year). Found wool socks great - just cool down your feet every hour and a half by taking off the shoes, insoles (I use good leather insoles), and socks. Dry your feet, let them enjoy the air.
In Bilbao on 19th May, our walking sticks were confiscated at the airport. We were told that we could check them in if we wished to. We were surprised that we weren't allowed to carry them on with us as we had flown with them as carry on from Dublin airport on 12th May. And the previous year, in...
Seems like most places are booked out in Logrono this Saturday 14th May. Apparently there's a big sporting event on. Anyone got any suggestions of accommodation for just before or after Logrono?
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