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    Camino Frances 2024 Biker/Walker Accident

    As a cyclist and one who has both walked and ridden Caminos, I continue to be more than annoyed by both the lack of common sense by cyclists passing walkers from behind and the general lack of courtesy that we should all count on when sharing a path. In crowded times, there might be better...
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    Theft of charity box Casa del Sol a Sol

    Not everyone who walks the Camino is a pilgrim. How sad for the albergue and all the good pilgrims out along The Way!
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    LIVE from the Camino Jensjaunt on the Portuguese Coastal

    I know exactly what you mean about almost missing the SV sign to turn left. We walked this route last year and like you were among many pilgrims leaving Pontevedra that morning. Well, perhaps because I was chatting a bit too much with new friends, we missed the turn. Realizing this about a mile...
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    Bus service from Santiago to Muxia

    I’m just curious why you’re walking this route backwards. If you were to walk from SdC to Finisterre, you would qualify for a nice certificate upon your arrival in Finisterre and then a second certificate in Muxia. Just a thought.
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    Alternatives to walking if injured

    As someone who has cycled a Camino, the VDLP, I’m hesitant to suggest this alternative for continuing your Camino as the knee in integral in cycling. Best not to strain or injure it further until you know more specifically what is going on there. However, I do like @MaxHelado suggestion of...
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    Return from Muxia to Santiago

    For what it’s worth, we caught the bus in Muxia to Santiago the morning we were traveling with no pre-bought ticket. In fact, there were only a handful of us that morning on this route none of whom had tickets. We simply bought them from the bus driver. I don’t think you’ll have any problem...
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    Luggage Service directly from Porto to Santiago

    If TuiTrans doesn’t work out for you, check TopSantiago out of Porto (WhatsApp +351 915 989 726) or info@topsantiago.com or https://www.topsantiago.com. We used them for daily pack transfers last year. They may also bevskbo to provide you with luggage to Santiago. Bom Caminho!
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    Too Many Qs! Credencial/sleeping bag/training/albergues

    Let me to comment on just a couple of your questions. Even though you are walking in late May, I have found the weather in Galicia pretty unpredictable and have encountered significant rain in the past. Therefore, I like carrying a 1-season sleeping bag for those damp, chilly nights. Regarding...
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    We fly out in 9 days..

    To walk far, carry less! Your 34L packs are perfect! Enjoy and Buen Camino!
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    Finished the Camino? Make This at Home

    Ah, one of my favorite morning snacks along the Camino - tortilla español! Nice video showing how easy it is to make at home. Since my first Camino, we make it regularly in our house. The grand kids enjoy getting involved making it as well. As I’m sure the chef did in the video, we save the oil...
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    Starting from Matosinhos on Wednesday!

    What you’re doing is definitely a “true” pilgrimage regardless of what some might say. The journey starts in your heart and mind and I’d say that you’re well on your way already as a pilgrim! We walked this route last year and thoroughly enjoyed it. Bom Caminho!
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    New to the Camino

    This is exciting! There will many other pilgrims in SJPP starting the same day you do. You’ll figure out things very quickly. You’ll meet many others who are new to this adventure as you are. At this point, I would encourage you to have some initial reservations for a bed in SJPP, Roncesvalles...
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    fleece garment for summer Camino

    As mentioned above, layering is the way to go from morning through evening. In addition to T-shirts and shorts, I always travel with a long sleeved, wicking under layer, a fleece or down vest, and a raincoat. Then, depending on the weather or temperatures, I can mix or match my various garments...
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    Difference in walking Litoral to Central route

    When we walked the Central Route, my wife had significant knee problems. However, it wasn’t due to the hills. The cause of her knee problems were the cobblestones. Walking many miles through Portugal on the cobbles caused a great deal of knee stress and discomfort. She did not have any knee...
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    Where can I find... hotels (just off) the camino- CF?

    Let me suggest that you check out the app Mapy.cz. The Camino is marked with a blue line. As you enlarge the map at any given point, you will see the hotels, hostels, and albergues in that area. You can then click on the bed symbol to get further information. This might at least be a starting...
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    Roncesvalles or Burguete?

    On my first Camino, I stayed in Roncesvalles and very much enjoyed the camaraderie like @trecile mentions. It was a great day hiking over the mountain and a nice cold beer with new pilgrim friends at Casa Sabina as a great start to my CF. My second time across the Pyrenees via Valcarlos, we...
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    Starting point - Vigo or Tui

    Let me join in with what @kenwilltravel said above and recommend a Vigo start for your Camino. We did stay in the historical old part of Vigo and enjoyed both it and a wonderful dinner of pulpo and pimientos de Padron. Leaving Vigo you get some wonderful views of the river and there’s a great...
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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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