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Many thanks!
I have ordered a passport from Ivar's store for 5 euros (plus shipping + tip); hopefully it's okay for the Lisbon > Porto > Santiago route!
I will of course get it stamped at every stop - but who does the stamping? The hostel staff...
Thanks!
And re the certificate in Santiago - how does that work? Do you need to keep some sort of log of your journey? Does it get stamped, for example? Or, are they just working on you being honest about where you started?
Question: how does using albergues (and other hostels) work? Do you have to book in advance or can you just turn up and pay? What kind of prices are we talking about for this kind of accommodation?
I just googled it for photos - thanks! I suppose I'd have to just look down and hold my nerve; if it needs to be crossed, it needs to be crossed!
Much obliged, Alex - thank you!
Hi all - many thanks for all the fantastic replies! I'm truly very grateful. :)
Does anyone know where I can get a print-out of all the different main routes, so as to compare them? (Something @Treva mentioned in their post)
I'm fine with walking long distances across fairly flat terrain, or...
Hello!
I would like to do the Camino de Santiago sometime this year and am beginning my research and preparation. I have started walking a few hours each day and generally have no problem walking long-distance, but I don't particularly like hilly walks and I definitely don't like...
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