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  1. JWST

    Luggage Storage Questions

    Can I leave a backpack with you while I travel in Portugal for three weeks, I am in Santiago atm?
  2. JWST

    Logrono - Winederful Hostel & Café versus Albergue Albas

    I stayed at Winederful over May long weekend and shared a room with 5 young men there to party, in and out at all hours, shared bathroom small and not very private…wont return, can’t recommend
  3. JWST

    How busy is the CF, (May 2023)?

    Thanks Kathar1na, I have not used Gronze but will do in future, I looked elsewhere after arrival but there was nothing available, a matter of timing, it is a bed which covers the basics, but lesson learnt. Just watched two peregrinos get turned away for tonight despite have made a booking, the...
  4. JWST

    How busy is the CF, (May 2023)?

    I am in Logrono atm and Monday is a public holiday, had to book beyond here as mist places seem well filled, Santa Domingo in three nights seemed ok, maybe as our wave of walkers passes and we get past the holiday it will improve, many in my hostel (Winederful) are young Spaniards who are not...
  5. JWST

    Public holiday 01 May

    Hola, wondering how having a public holiday on May Day (Monday 01 May) is likely to impact Albergue availability that night, I expect to arrive Logrono Friday 28 April and stay 2 nights, and then on to Nadjera? , am flexible with timing and don’t really want to book (other than Logrono...
  6. JWST

    Mug or not? (and other kitchen ware)

    Thanks all, great responses, all have our Way 😉, Ill be in SJPdP on 21st but only going to Orisson on Day 1, may see you chaujenly at Roncevalles
  7. JWST

    Mug or not? (and other kitchen ware)

    Thank you all, a bulky item but useful to protect crushables and for its regular use, and where to store it is a good point C clearly; have a swiss army knife (with scissors/corkscrew) and an Opinel with larger blade and corscrew, which to take is my next quandry :)
  8. JWST

    Mug or not? (and other kitchen ware)

    Greetings all, I have had varying advice on carrying a lightweight cup/mug, any thoughts for a Camino novice? Or a plate? Cheers
  9. JWST

    From Pamplona to SJPdP on 20 April 2023

    Hi smoote65 I am now likely to catch the bus as have decided to overnight in Pamplona, apologies
  10. JWST

    E SIM

    Anyone used Holafly? unlimited data, no calls or texts and $US99 for 90 days ( I will be in Europe that long)...Orange more expensive and am unsure on the need for a number, calls and texts, plan to use Whats App for calls
  11. JWST

    Advice on baggage transfer

    Thanks @dougfitz
  12. JWST

    Advice on baggage transfer

    I would like to a send a cabin bag to Ivar from Pamplona prior to my Camino so do I use the post office or a courier as Correos, as indicated above, only deliver to their own depots? Thx
  13. JWST

    Backpack question: Ospreys Stratos 36L vs 44L?

    I bought the Stratos 34 originally (am in Australia) and found that I could not fit some of the bulkier items (lightweight down sleeping bag and silk liner sheet) in the bottom compartment easily although did fit. Also the outer compartment was not stretchy and so when the rain pants and jacket...
  14. JWST

    Buying Medicine From Pharmacies

    What about asthma puffers (ventolin, zempreon) salbutamol etc, are they over the counter meds also?
  15. JWST

    Patches on my backpack?

    Mine is covering the Osprey ad 😉
  16. JWST

    Patches on my backpack?

    Yes, will be waving the Aussie chapters flag 😃
  17. JWST

    Patches on my backpack?

    Just used 4 velcro patches for my badge, no needle holes
  18. JWST

    Altra Olympus 5 Hike Mid GTX - first impressions

    Altra Olympus 5 for me, low cut, great cushioning, considering buying a second pair to walk in from April even though my first pair are still doing the thing after 250+km, not sure on their durability, but looking good atm...anyone have longer term view of their durability?
  19. JWST

    Calling Aussies!

    I have had the same experience, have bought from both Wildfire (Altra Olympus) and Wildearth (all sorts) in store with no issues
  20. JWST

    From Pamplona to SJPdP on 20 April 2023

    let me know if this may suit anyone or I'll bus it

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