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    The dreaded descent into Zubiri

    Ask your host at your albergue/hotel to arrange a taxi for you.
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    Breakfast

    Common situation. Especially in the heat. Many people are gone by 7 AM but yet breakfast may not be served until 7 AM. Everyone has their own way of dealing with this depending on their needs/ wants. My number one need is morning coffee. Usually there is at least a coffee machine. If not, I have...
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    Molinaseca. O Cebreiro, Samos

    I have tried twice to go to the Templar castle in Ponferrada, both time on days it was not open. So I would recommend going to the castle, which you should be able to see in 1 hour. I don't recall wanting to be there for any other reason. I took the Samos detour and was so happy I did. In fact...
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    Friday is Upon Us!

    So eat early if you are in Spain. I was in a restaurant, In Assisi, years ago when Italy was playing. Service came to a near total halt!!! Luckily we had already been served our food!! But refills on drinks was impossible and getting the bill to pay took about an hour!!!
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    Last minute advice for solo traveler

    Download google translate--a free App. I used it about 12-15 times on my Porto to Santiago Camino this April.
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    From just before Burgos - 47 friggin kms to find a bed!!!

    If it's by about 1 PM on a weekend that is also a holiday. Otherwise, a hostel or albergue not on booking.com and not on some of the hiking apps, is likely the only chance of finding a bed. At least that was my experience last May, in Pamplona, on a Saturday, during a festival.
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    Beds in First Stage Albergues - Current Situation, late May 2024

    I agree. It varies day to day. I did the Frances late May of last year, and despite having a reservation, the Roncesvalle albergue was so overwhelmed that we had to wait 1 hour, 45 min in a queue, to sign in. That night, according to the albergue, all hotel beds were also full. and all beds...
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    Reverse daily luggage transfer

    I have done the Camino Frances (in parts of 40-60 %) four times. I just did the Camino Portuguese and wish I had done it sooner!! I loved it. On days that I gave my back a rest, I used Top Santiago and they were even better than what I used on the Camino Frances.
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    Rethinking my CF-ish route after Burgos (and I start in 7 days!)

    I'm only here to address arriving in Burgos on Easter weekend. I absolutely love Burgos. Be sure to take the option to walk through the park as you get close to Burgos. But I think being in Burgos would rob you of the beauty and enjoyment because of the throngs of people being there. Burgos...
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    Must see or favorite sites

    Definitely see as much as you can before (or after) you start your walk.
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    Walking during Semana Santa 2024

    He could stay at Jesus y Maria albergue one night, then elsewhere another night if money is tight or if he wants to experience this albergue (I love Jesus y Maria).
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    One More Step

    This is amazing
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    Albergues at SJPP

    I would also recommend, during the busy season, in Pamplona on the weekends, either arriving at the municipals by 1:00 PM, or have a reservation. This year, in late May, on either Fri or Sat, Jesus y Maria was filled by 2PM. There were a lot of pilgrims arriving after 2 PM who were online and on...
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    Returning to CF after 6 years, anything new I must take into account?

    I walked late May thru early Pamplona. It will be very very hot so start early--no later than 7AM, especially if heat adversely affects your exercise tolerance
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    First time

    If it is 10 days total, and especially if you have to travel far/overnight, I would suggest: Day 1--travel to Madrid (if from the US, it would likely be overnight) Day 2--travel to Sarria Days 3,4,5,6,7,8--walk from Sarria to Santiago (if you are really strong walkers, you may be able to do it...
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    How many days

    1. How old are you 2. Are you in good shape 3. About how many miles a day do you think you will be able to walk in mixed terrain ( flat areas and some hilly areas). 4. Without more input from you, anything would be a guess 5. You also need to advise if heat adversely affects your strength
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    LIVE from the Camino FRANCÉS: Flies, spiders, isolation & roommates: not what I expected!

    I felt lonely for the first 3-5 days of the two caminos that I walked alone. On one trip I hooked up with an Aussie, and we are still friends. On the other trip I took alone, there were a few women that that I would walk with. I actually realized that I met more friends when I started alone (on...
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    Sketching along the way

    I've looked at all of the sketches posted here. They are fantastic.
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    I'm looking for someone

    TY.
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    I'm looking for someone

    I don't know if it's OK to post this, but here goes. I'm looking for a woman from New Zealand named Tracy. She is traveling with Steve and Barry. She and I have the same medical condition, and have never met another person with the same problem. I had hoped to run into her on the trail again...

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