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    Regrets of a pilgrim

    You said no for a reason, perhaps you were very deep in thought and needed your private time? I would suggest you show some compassion for yourself and instead of seeing it as a 'regret' maybe see it as a lesson. In the future, maybe you will be ready to stop and talk to people, but we can't...
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    Interrupting the Camino

    Sounds like you have made up your mind to do the Camino in one stretch since your OP. One other thought I would add in support to the other good points already made, is that once you start walking, you will find yourself a part of a 'cohort' of sorts, from which you may make some great...
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    Camino Frances in August, what if you can't find a bed?

    I believe this question has been asked a few times recently, if you do a search you may turn up some useful information. The short answer is yes, sometimes you will find full Albergues, and sometimes an entire town will be booked solid, especially if there is a local festival of some kind and...
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    Thoughts? - people getting a compostela without walking the final 100k

    I have heard that for some jobs in Spain, a compostella can increase your chances of getting hired. Not saying their dishonesty is justified, but that maybe some people have an incentive or circumstances we are not aware of. To each their own.
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    ATM charges

    Yes, but minimum balance is minimal or nil. I've had $100 sitting in it for years and if I need to access it I can. No buying/selling needed.
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    Traveling Chiropractor?

    I don't know if this is helpful information but I have two ideas. First, is that chiropractic care is not very common in Spain, but massage is given widely, and based on my experience, it is not regulated at all. Also, I have an American friend, who recently opened a chiropractic office in...
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    Cats on the Camino

    Hi all, I wanted to get some feedback about a recent trend I have noticed the last few years, the increasing numbers of stray cats along the Camino. As I cat lover, I have some concerns at what appears to be a population boom of sickly and gaunt feral cats, in addition signs asking pilgrims to...
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    Getting STUFF from St. Jean to Santiago

    It's cheaper if you wait until you cross the border and send it to Santiago via Correos. Sending things from France is considered "international" so it is more expensive. It was a huge hassle, but once I carried extra stuff all the way to Pamplona and sent it from there, it was an easy process...
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    What happens when you can't find a place to sleep?

    Sorry to respectfully disagree with the folks saying you will be fine. You 'might' be fine. When I walked in 2015 I left SJPP September 18th and by the time I reached Viana there was a bottleneck. This was due in part to a long weekend and a local fiesta. I was lucky enough to get one of the...
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    How tough is SJPdP to Roncesvalles... Need Advice

    I am in good shape, yet still do the lower route through Valcarlos for a number of reasons. 1. It's beautiful, relaxing and scenic and there is no stress about 'getting there'. 2. You can take your time and have a nice breakfast in SJPP while watching everyone else set out on their journeys...
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    Sleeping bag or down comforter ?

    I used a down sleeping bag when I started on October 10th. It was more than I needed at the beginning, but by the time I got to Galicia the rains had started, so it was nice to have the extra warmth by the end. I am not a big fan of the scratchy, dingy blankets they have in the Albergues. I had...
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    Etiquette for Order of Arrival @ Albergue

    Probably depends on the other pilgrims and the situation. Surely people use a bag to hold their place, but it is by no means a guarantee. Especially if you wander off while other people are standing there.
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    ATM charges

    I wouldn't be surprised! :/ Well, if you get a chance to try Charles Schwab I recommend it. ATM fees are annoying.
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    Biking parts of the camino Frances

    There are definitely a few companies that offer bike rentals across the Maseta. You can also just take a bus from Burgos to Leon. Like the previous poster mentioned though, it is a shame to jump ahead if you have settled in to a Camino family, so you may want to leave some flexibility if that is...
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    ATM charges

    Were you notified at the time of the transaction what you would be charged? If not, then is it possible that it was a fee by your bank? I suppose it could also be another effect of the popularity of the Camino. The most I have ever been charged, anywhere in Europe, is 5 euros for using a foreign...
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