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I remember in years past many people pointed their finger at the drinking water in Carrion which comes from wells and/or the river. If the water level was high or low, I can't remember which, there would be numerous stomach upsets. There were many staunch denials regarding this suspicion.
"**it happens" and I hope you had a great meal on the segundo dia. Thank God in Portugal, Sunday says something about our Lord and Monday is Segunda Feira or we would all be lost about calendar days.
The final year that I truly enjoyed the Camino experience was in 2017. I was still living in Biarritz at the time and hopscotched from one Camino to another for 90 days, I also volunteered for several weeks at San Anton. I think avoiding the bottlenecks and traffic takes some previous experience...
I have noticed this offer and other "freebies" have been popping up recently on every reservation I have booked with them. I suspect it is promotional gimmick they beta testing. I hope it works out for you.
I don't believe there are any "rules" limiting your use of a bike on the Napoleon. That being said, I would only do it with a very sturdy mountain bike, there are several spots that would require some experience handling rough terrain and the downhill to Roncesvalles could be done on the roadway...
It happens. I zipped off the lower portion of my hiking pants at a stop for coffee one morning, then walked away without them. An hour or so later someone passed me and asked if I realized what I had done. They did me no favor by leaving them right where I had left them.
Don't forget that you will also have to deal with those who want the windows open and those who want the windows closed, no matter what the temperature is inside or outside.
Pamplona is closer and perhaps easier, just a bus or taxi ride away. To get there from BIQ depends on your tolerance to the various modes of transportation that are available.
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