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    Try something new?

    For me, part of the fun planning a Camino is doing the research regarding accommodation in the towns and cities where I stop. Having been on a couple of the Caminos twice, of course I have favorites where I would enjoy staying again (Casa Fernanda on the CP for example). However, as there is...
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    Piecemeal camino question

    As @jcat said, if you can add a sixth day to your Camino, the Astorga to Sarria offers a great section of The Way. You get in some good climbing along with some very special spots like Astorga, Foncebadon, Cruz de Ferro, and O Cebreiro. However, if you are limited to no more than 5 days, I, too...
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    Packing List Final Review. Starting in a week! :)

    I’m curious, have you weighed your kit? To walk far, carry less. With regard to your dad’s concern, I wear the same walking shoes every day. But, like you, I have sandals to wear in the afternoons and evenings after my hiking is over. The extra weight of a second pair of shoes would be my main...
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    Accommodation worries

    Having walked the CF in early May, over 300 pilgrims left SJPP the day I did. Having a reservation through Pamplona gave me great peace of mind to be able to walk at my pace. Early arrivals had no problem getting a bed. I’m sure that got more difficult later in the day. The next day I walked on...
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    How much cash to bring?

    As the Ingles is a relatively short Camino of 5 days, I agree with others above that 1) your €200 should be enough, and 2) if you were to run short, you wouldn’t have to do more than one ATM withdrawal. Enjoy your Camino. It’s a wonderful route.
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    Bed race on the VDLP…

    Hey JustJack. Sorry to hear about the difficulty finding beds in the albergues. When I did the VDLP in 2019, I did it a month earlier and very fortunately never had any difficulty finding an albergue or a bed for the night. My only comment on this particular thread is that I have never found...
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    Plantar fasciitis.

    As a fellow sufferer of PF, I appreciate all the experiences and suggestions given above. I developed this problem after my first day on the CP two years ago and have been dealing with it on and off since then. Completing the CP was a real accomplishment considering that every step along The Way...
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    A Spring Day in Porto

    One of my favorite websites for both food and cultural information around the world is Cultural Backstreets. As your Portuguese Camino may have you starting in or going through Porto, I though you might enjoy this article and get a few ideas on how to spend a day there. Bom Caminho...
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    Finisterre in rain

    Although you would have to check the bus connections, but as I enjoyed both Muxia and Finisterre, I’d recommend one night in each in that order. As you haven’t been to either place, I think that visits to them would be a fitting end to your Camino. Maybe not great beach weather, but growing up...
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    Summer CF - Sleeping Bag?

    Hey Bernadette. Easy to second guess ourselves as our Caminos get closer and closer. A very natural part of the preparation process. @Peterexpatkiwi identifies the many parameters that determine sleeping comfort. More than likely, several can be applied to any given night on the Camino. Eight...
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    Pilgrimage or vacation?

    What I try to keep in mind is that how I see my activities and how others see what I might be doing are possibly two very different things. And, both are fine! As we all walk for our own reasons, we decide for ourselves what our time on the Camino means or for that matter, what we call our...
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    Travel from Paris to St Jean Pied de Port

    I’m a big fan of traveling by train in Europe. Twice now, I’ve arrived in Paris after an overnight flight from Montreal. Both were early morning arrivals. The first time, with trains already booked, I traveled south to SJPP on the same day I landed in Paris and arrived in SJPP by late afternoon...
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    Tibial fracture after 600 km on French Camino

    Any of us who have experienced injuries on or off the Camino know that your advice is spot on! The only thing that I might add to your list is to also know your limitations and listen to your body. Maybe, and it certainly can be considered an aspect of rest, be careful about how much or far you...
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    Senda Litoral Details and Route

    Although I’m not able to open your accommodations list, I’m wondering if you are staying at La Cala in Oia? Tonya has a lovely place! Although simple, it is well kept and she was a great host when we stayed there. Would stay there again any time. There are a number of excellent guesthouse-types...
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    Rain Pants?

    I think your idea of the quick drying hiking shorts is the way to go. I took rain pants with me on my first Camino and they stayed in my pack most of the time. We thoroughly enjoyed the Portuguese coastal Route two years ago. We were lucky enough in the early spring not to hit much wet weather...
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    Can I pack my small multi tool in carry on luggage (backpack)?

    From what I read on the TSA website, your multi-tool, although small, would be prohibited. “In general, you are prohibited from traveling with sharp objects in your carry-on bags. Multi-tools (multipurpose tools) with knives of any length are prohibited. Please pack these items in your checked...
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    Last min questions

    As all above said, you will be fine. Look at this as an opportunity to heal. You will meet so many positive people on your Camino which will allow you to gain some new perspectives during a difficult personal time. The Camino provides in a number of marvelous and unpredictable ways. Each new day...
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    No room at the inn (Najera)

    On my two trips through Najera, I’ve stayed each time at the Albergue Puerta de Najera. Once in the dorm and once in a private room. Both were excellent. Great location in the old part of the city. Although I had reservations both times, pilgrims arriving by early afternoon easily got beds.
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    Bike rentals for delivery to SJPP

    Check out cycling-rentals. At €330 for a two week MTB rental, they might have one of the better rates out there. I’ve dealt with them a couple times and have been pleased with my interactions with Didi here in the States.
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    Madrid City Walks

    People were tipping the guide about $10. As there were no other costs, this level of tipping seemed more than reasonable for everything that the guide provided. In CDMX, we also paid for our own subway tickets if we were traveling across town. As a subway ticket only cost about $0.30, it’s one...

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