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    Recommended Stages after Lugo - where to put the short day?

    I oopsed. It wasn't Friol. I have edited the response. It's a slightly shorter day which makes the day to Melide slightly longer. Thanks.
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    Recommended Stages after Lugo - where to put the short day?

    Hi all, I'm sure this question has been asked before but I've been staring at the maps and not getting a good sense of where to break things. The recommended stages after Lugo make Melide to Arzúa the short day. I'd like to shorten the last day to Santiago. To make matters more complicated...
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    Guidebook available for Primitivo?

    I really enjoyed the moon guide for the Frances. Particularly for details on the churches but also for suggested detours. Is there such a think available for the Primitivo. I can use gronze and the other sites for finding a bed but I would love a dedicated book. I can get an ebook but wouldn't...
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    Alert Camino Primitivo closed by forest/grassland fire in the Tineo district

    Is open the same thing as hikable? I lived in Southern California for many years where there are constant fires. We tended to avoid trails after fires because the loss of vegetation tends to leave a trail exposed. Rain after a fire can also be problematic and cause considerable trail damage. Im...
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    Taping for Prevention

    I'm not a fan of taping preventivaly, for me it generally changes where the blister forms.
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    Albergues full in Orisson - bad time to start?

    I've sent two emails - gronze does not have the same email address as the municipal website - and have used whatsapp. I have yet to receive a response to my request for a reservation. Suggestions are welcome.
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    Albergues full in Orisson - bad time to start?

    The suggestion for Valcarlos leaves me scratching my head. They only have 24 beds and as far as I can tell, can't be reserved. Roncevalles as a full day does not look appealing - the downhill on the back side looks gnarly - I'd focus on my training if I thought I was going to do a full day...
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    Blankets

    I'm also frustrated with the mixed messages. It would be far better if the apps and commenting systems included this in information on the auburgues. Maybe there is only 1 on the Frances that does not provide them. Sigh. I guess I'm repacking my bag.
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    Language app

    As mentioned before, Google translate is dicey. Deepl might be better but it doesn't work offline at all. 1) Languagetransfer - I think it's about 15 hours. This is a tremendous project - I can't recommend it highly enough for anyone really wanting to learn Spanish. Or any language. 2) Get the...
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    GaiaGPS - layers?

    islandwalker, Thanks so much - after starring for a while I finally found the shells. All of the other info is also helpful.
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    GaiaGPS - layers?

    Damien, OP here - I will check the other apps but most everything else I've seen did not include elevation. I include elevation when planning my mileage for the day when backpacking and I dont know why I wouldn't on the camino. The resulting thread from my question turned out to be interesting...
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    GaiaGPS - layers?

    Hi all, I am trying to do some route planning for the Camino. Starting on the Frances, San Salvador and Primitivo. I have used GaiaGPS in the past for hiking in the US. I have not found a good layer for doing snap-to-trail route planning. I assume I'm using the wrong layer - but what layer...
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    From San Sebastian to St Jean Pied de Port

    This is still great info. I thought Rome2Rio had misled me after suggestion I buy a plane ticket to San Sebastian. Whariwharangi's post is an excellent walk through.
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