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    Coffee in the Morning?

    Of course, it depends on where you're spending the night, but I've never found it difficult to get my early morning cup(s) of coffee. That said, I do carry a few "coffee bags" and a plug in cup size water heater.
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    How late is too late to start (in the season)?

    Perhaps I was lucky, but when I walked the Camino francés, I found October to be ideal - not too hot and not too cold. That said, the current unusual climate conditions need to be considered.
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    Checking your backpack on flights

    I always check my backpack when flying. I have a special bag that I bought at a sporting goods store which in lightweight nylon with a zipper and handles that my large backpack fits in.
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    My book about walking the Camino Frances - I Will Find My Way

    Me too - when I've read it I'll post a review on Amazon.
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    My book about walking the Camino Frances - I Will Find My Way

    I've bought it and look forward to reading it!
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    First time on Camino del Norte

    I love Bilbao - I'll be there in October for a while, then heading west. My favourite part of the city is the Casco Viejo.
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    Rest days on the Camino Frances?

    I agree, take a day off when you need it, or as in my case, whenever there is something worth seeing that is off the Camino. Santiago will still be there whenever you reach the end of the Camino!
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    Advice: should we attempt SJPP to Roncesvalles?

    For me, that section of the Camino was the most impressive. When I did it I was 70 years old and not in amazing physical shape; nonetheless, I'm very, very glad I did it. I prepared by doing daily long walks which included some hills. My advice, go for it!
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    What's the one thing in your pack, that you absolutely CANNOT do without...and why?

    I always take my Wakwaka solar charger / flashlight. After a day's walking, I can charge my phone and find my way around in the dark.
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    Is it okay to want to walk the Frances alone?

    When I'm on the comino I too prefer to walk alone. I find it gives me not only the freedom to travel at my own speed, but it allows me to appreciate what I'm seeing, hearing, and feeling. I agree - it is "self-care" and not selfishness.
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    Alert At descent before Zubiri, police providing link to Alert Cops app

    I remember the descent from Zubiri. It was a real challenge on a wet day. I'm heading back to Pamplona in a few days to continue where I left off. I'm planning to go as far as Burgos this time. I've downloaded the app to my phone. Thanks for the info.
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    Question about power banks

    I carry a Waka-Waka - https://waka-waka.com/en/ - small, can be clipped to backpack and is also a flashlight. I use it to charge my phone and small tablet when I'm hiking along El Camino.
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    Walking the Camino in Fall 2021

    I'll be walking El Camino in October and the first few days of November. I'm just doing the Camino in short segments of a few weeks each time - taking a lot of time to sightsee along the way. I've found autumn a very good time to walk. I've also booked a few stays along the way already (only...
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    The In-Between Places

    I have a similar plan for this coming October. There is a lot to see along "The Way". This time I'm starting in Pamplona and probably going as far as Burgos. For me, it is about the journey and all you learn along the way.
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    What's the one thing in your pack, that you absolutely CANNOT do without...and why?

    I always read with the blanket over my head - :)
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