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    Bus to Santiago airport

    Moovit is a free app that gives you accurate bus times in all Spanish cities, plus a map.
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    To those who brought a tent: How do I keep the total weight down?

    I carry a tarp, poncho/groundsheet, air mattress, lightweight sleeping bag and silk liner. No idea of the weight, but it's low. It works in all seasons. I'm thinking of adding a lightweight bivibag. Those nights outside are wonderful, but usually the lure of the albergues, the company, the...
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    Social anxiety on the camimo

    In the past one of the main reasons for people to go on pilgrimage was to be healed, in body or mind. It still works. I met a man in Burgos at one of the sessions common in Donativos where pilgrims sit in a circle and talk about their reasons for doing the Camino. I noticed how sad and angry...
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    Social anxiety on the camimo

    In my opinion on the Camino you meet the people you're meant to meet, angels, legends, family friends, yourself. The Camino provides and decides.
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    English AA meeting is Santiago

    If people don't know what AA means, they're probably in the fortunate position of not needing the services of this wonderful movement. Better so.
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    San Anton albergue (Castrojeriz) closes till further notice

    I think the road should be re-routed away from the arch and the monastery. The pilgrims can take their chances, and if the don't fancy it there are excellent albergues in Casterojeriz. Personally I can think of worse places and ways to go than by a falling stone in San Anton.
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    San Anton albergue (Castrojeriz) closes till further notice

    According to the hospitaleros a stone fell from the arch onto the roof of a bus. Shame to close the whole place down, but that's local bureaucracy, no friends at heart of donativo hostels in any case. But there will always be such places, they are the Camino imo.
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    English AA meeting is Santiago

    This is a wonderful thing to do, I hope it's there for a long time, it'll do so much good for the many people on the Camino who struggle with this demon. Lots of cheap booze doesn't help and this is something so many people need. God bless you sir.
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    San Anton albergue (Castrojeriz) closes till further notice

    What luck to have stayed in this magical place two nights ago. One of the best albergues on the Camino and therefore one of the best places anywhere on earth. Closures are becoming a big problem. To my knowledge Emmaus in Burgos, Luz de Fromista and now San Anton are closed sine die. There...
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    E-Bike on a train from Santiago de Compostela to Porto

    I use an ebike on the Camino and take it on trains and I prefer to use the rustic trails and not the highway. I don't see why this should be a problem for anyone. The Camino trail is a public route and open to anyone. Many Spanish cyclists use it, and since it's their country, who can tell...
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    Hiking with a tent

    I wild camp often, and my method of finding a good spot is this: A couple of hours before you plan to set up, use Google maps satellite view to identify a few possible places. Trees, uncultivated land, close to the path or road for good access, far enough away for concealment. A kilometer or...
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    LIVE from the Camino For those worried about beds...

    Senor, we no need no steenking reservations!!
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    LIVE from the Camino For those worried about beds...

    Bloody luxury, a park bench ... A cardboard box in the middle of the motorway will do, a pilgrim is always grateful 👹
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    LIVE from the Camino For those worried about beds...

    Imo sleeping on a park bench is character-building and should be an essential element in one's education. Btw I'm in O Pedrouso tonight and the place is falling down with empty beds.
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    Difficult to read yellow route on Buen Camino app

    Try Outdoor Active. Free, works offline, elevation profile with locator, very clear
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    I did it- and feel like a winna!

    What a beautiful post, the right stuff in spades.
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    Did it make a difference

    Yes, yes and yes. I don't think I'd have made it without the Camino.
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    Cancelling Camino - Soliciting Advice

    Use a bike . . . and do the Meseta. Or go all the way to the Dark Side and use an ebike. It's not the same, but it'll do, and it beats hell out of staying home. Good luck
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    LIVE from the Camino For those worried about beds...

    One of the things the Camino teaches is is not to give a tinker's curse about things that don't matter, and how few of those there really are. One of the joys it gives us is watching your fears gradually transform into joyous insouciance ... In other words, into not giving a flying rubber duck 😎
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    LIVE from the Camino For those worried about beds...

    I carry a tarp and air mattress when I (rarely) walk, and I roll up at the municipals at 12 when I cycle (usually). No beds? Never a problem. Good luck ☘️

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