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    Bikes and Graffitti

    Hello all. Before I write, this post is not intended to start a huge brawl, so please bear with me ! Currently on the Camino and would like to know why bike riders do not find it neccessary to warn pilgrims that they are coming up behind or aside them. Nearly been bowled over a couple of times...
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    Transport between towns

    When on the Camino Frances, how do you book or calll for transport between towns, if you need it please. Someone mentioned there was an app, but they couldnt remember what it was. Anyone know please?
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    Visa requirements for Australians?

    Hello fellow Australians. Travelling to France on Aussie passport, is it still current NO VISA required as exempt travelling in the Schengen area please
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    Need help with MAPS.ME please

    Hello all. I am trying to load and login to maps.me. It will not send the opt code to my phone so Im unable to login. Any ideas how to get around this please? Will I still be able to use the app if not logged in. Is this the best one to use for the Frances or is another easier and user friendly...
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    Credentials, tattoos, and roof top tours?

    Hi all just wondering how many blank pages for stamps are in the passport credential please? I ordered 1 but it only has 7 blank pages, although the cover looks the same. recommendation good tattooist in Santago and Also someone mentioned roof top tour at cathedral. Is that booked directly with...
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    Wake up alarm

    Ok very curious..... What are you all doing to wake yourselves up early? Are you setting alarms which imagine could upset everyone around you, or is the accommodation providing wake up calls. Just wondering 🤔
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    Unattended Pack

    Hi all. Curious to know what others do with their packs when they arrive at the accommodation each night. Appears alit of places dont have a secure locker. Seeing as alot of posts warn not to leave your stuff unattended, wonderful what you do if you want to look around the town after checkin...
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    Santiago favorites accommodations

    Hi all, with much accommodation options i Santiago, what are some personal favourites please. I prefer private room, central to cathedral, mid cost for about 3 nights in May. Any suggestions 🙂
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    Cost of luggage transfer on the Francés

    Hi I have just quoted my backpack transfer with corres from SJPP to Santiago. 667 euro total, which is almost aud$1000. Can anyone recommend a cheaper company who are reliable please? Mobility issues prevent me from carrying own pack. Thanks
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    Accommodation

    Hi all. Any suggestions for accommodation in Portomarin , Palas de Rei, Ribadiso and Pedrouzo arca please? Thanks. Good Way
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    Gronze icons

    Hi can anyone tell me what the differance and meaning is if listing has a green house, or black house next to listing in gronze please. Thanks in advance
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    San Juan de Ortega accommodation

    Does anyone have suggestion for accommodation in St Juan please? Ive emailed 3 and had no response from any of then. Bit stuck here. Thanks
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    Australians phone question

    Hi all. Asking all Australians what was the best way to use your current phone on the Camino plesse. IDid you just use roaming? Only need phone for whatsapp and accomm. I have an Samsung S10 and it doesnt have esim capability. Want to keep my normal number and currently using Telstra. Any...
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    Luggage Transfer Options on the Camino Frances

    Hi all. Sorry bit confused as to who does what in France then Spain. Does Express Bourricot transfer luggage daily along the entire Camino Frances or only SJPP to Roncelles? I know they transport and store excess case from SJPP to Santiago but they quoted a cost of 70 euro. Is this more...
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    Rest days

    Hi all, Im starting my camino Frances in April 23. SJPP to Santiago. Was thinking of adding in 4 rest days. Any opinions or thoughts of best towns to stay a day in for looking around etc. Cheers
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    Santiago tourism

    Wondering how many days would you need to see all Santiago & surrounds have to offer. Are there things to see and do in Santiago after completion of camino Frances. Would be greatful for ideas and thoughts. Thanks
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    Covid and Phone plans

    Hi all hoping to start Camino from sjpp on 23 April 2023. Couple of questions, are there any mask rules at the moment on the Camino Frances. 2nd question whats reccommended re mobile phone coverage. Is it best to use my current phone or buy a cheap one over there? Ive had issues overseas before...
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    Stamps & camino passport

    Hi all. Do all hostels etc have the daily stamps and do most have the passport for the stamps please. Thanks
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    April 2023

    Hi all. Im planning on walking full camino frances in April 2023 and was wondering if anyone could give me some advice please. Are all hostels and aubergines situated along the camino route or mostly within the town. Walking solo and wondering how I find my accom in each town. Hoping to book all...

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