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    Albergues & Children

    Yes it is likely you will pay . It may be useful for you to always get the top bunk for one parent and child under . And have the other parent in next Lower bunk . I suggest cuddle with parent then settle into lower bunk opposite the other parent . The bunks are small and rickety sometimes...
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    Albergues & Children

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    albergues with children

    Just ask for one bunk each time . The albergue hosts are usually very helpful . If not don’t stay there .
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    albergues with children

    Hi , Tay and I alive and well . Thanks It us unlikely that you will be across a large room . I always choose a bunk situation so Tay was above me . It is likely though that men are in the bunk next to you - Sleeping bags slip down unexpectedly in the night etc. people come and go from...
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    Recommendation - Keeping Back Pack Dry

    Although the ponchos are a little warm to walk in they keep the pack dry. I would be without a poncho
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    Recommendation - Keeping Back Pack Dry

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    Women specific backpacks?

    The Aarn is amazing and opens out like a suit case rather than digging into the depths or trad back pack . Fits your body and back with comfort
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    Women specific backpacks?

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    Buffs, Camino Buffs specifically

    I was totally in love with my shoes and people remarked on them . So light , airy , comfortable in all terains and not wateproof . My friends walked in wet wet shoes while mine dried as I walked . Hokia - challenger RTR 4 - wear merino - Ice breaker socks - no blisters . Use that anti blister...
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    Buffs, Camino Buffs specifically

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    Specific Sleeping Bag Questions

    Just a note to remind you that the blankets sheets and pillow cases even in the better private hostels are not always desirable. I would definitely take a sleeping bag , light with compression bag and silk lining and your own European ( long pillow case ) which you can wash yourself . It can...
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    Specific Sleeping Bag Questions

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    Sarong or quick dry towel?

    Definitely worth taking the sarong . It can be a sun shade , bed cover , towel and many other things . Light cotton . Wash heaps before you go to make it soft . Pacifica sarongs or Indian cotton . Cheap too
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    Is it practical to plan to travel CDG - SJPDP in one day?

    Be gentle on yourself and take a taxi to Montp and then you will be on your way to Bayonne before you know it and the resl Journey will begin .!
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    Is it practical to plan to travel CDG - SJPDP in one day?

    Yes check the train platform as that can be a little tricky to determine and can take time. We found the SJPDP train was on the platform for the whole hour we waited but didn’t leave until allotted time . Also remember the Camino is a journey so please feel that you don’t have to rush but pace...
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