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    My knee has given out. Need a place to recover for a week.

    I believe there is a hospital in Logronyo for leg related issues that caters to pilgrims
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    Bus to Santiago airport

    Route 6A runs along the edge of the old town. It has a number of stops. The Tourist Information office can mark the stops. I think it is the AP 9
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    Avoiding the Crowd on the last 5 stages. Where to stay

    The larger numbers are most apparent when you are walking. After weeks of solitude the auditory intrusion is a bit much. You have to grin and bear it
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    No room at the inn (Najera)

    O'Cebreiro is normally tight. I walked past it to Liñares (another 3-4 km) or so where I stayed at the Linar do Rei while has a mix of private rooms with bathroom and some private rooms with a shared bathroom. The accommodation is modern and lovely. There is a kitchen with a microwave. Lenares...
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    Weather in 12 days

    I am not a fan of the poncho though they are popular. I use a waterproof jacket and have a waterproof cover for my rucksack. In addition I have dry (Waterproof) bags for my stuff which holds/ organise things in the rucksack. My stuff has not yet got wet irrespective of the weather. Some people...
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    Liner Socks

    I have always used twin layer hiking socks and till date have not had a blister. Yes drying them takes longer. Merino wool has good reviews but I have seen some users with horrible blisters It is about the combination of socks with footwear. If this is your first major hire remember that your...
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    Budget hotel in Madrid

    There is a hotel Sleep N Atocha, Doctor Drunken, 4, Centro, Madrid about 300 Mtrs from the Atocha station. The single rooms are small but about 80 Euro. Better option is a pension close to the station. There are a few
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    Where would you start a Camino in a few days, and why?

    Do Burgos to Santiago. That way you will get the whole package - cathedral, some maseta, O, Cebrero and the last 100 km
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    When should I stop training?

    I will be doing my second Camino in 3 weeks. I have reached a level of fitness that I am happy with and don't plan any long hikes but only shorter 5 to 8 km walks till the last week as I don't want to pick up a strain or injury to start the Camino with
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    Between Pamplona and Najera

    The Los Arcos to Logrono stage and the Logrono to Najera stages a long totaling 58 km. You may consider doing it in 3 stages with breaks at Viana and Navarette. Viana is a nice small town with some nice restaurants and cafes. I stayed at the albergue Alfred Munoz which was quite nice. The...
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    Camino Portuguese, River route in Tui

    Lydia I have no idea about the river route. My post is to express my admiration and respect. . 80s and on the Camino.
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    First Camino - Nervous and with questions about the start

    Henrik The Camino is a great experience and is a mix of solitude and companionship. I started alone from Pamplona in March 2022 and during my Camino I met some great people. Albergues are a very social experience and you will meet people you want to walk with. During a day you may walk with...
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    Semana Santa on the Camino Madrid

    Easter is a very busy hence bad time to walk as half of Spain will be there. Consider using pensions.In Google maps click on the hotel Tab and that will bring up all the hotels, hostels and albergue in the area. Either contact them directly on WhatsApp or via Booking.com etc. If your plans are...
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    Cheese

    Try Victoria. They have good stuff though I have not bought cheese
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    Astorga to Molinaseca

    I left Astorga on 07 April 2022 for Foncebadon. We had the wind in our faces across the plain and the last 6 km to Foncebadon was uphill. There are 3 - 4 hostels in Foncebadon. I stayed in the Convento and the room was good. There is a hostel in the centre of the village where most pilgrims...
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    Rethinking my CF-ish route after Burgos (and I start in 7 days!)

    I walked from Foncebadon to Molinaseca on 08 April 2022. The terrain is rugged but satisfying in a strange way. Definitely use walking poles as the footing is a bit dodgy on the way down.
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    Rethinking my CF-ish route after Burgos (and I start in 7 days!)

    I left Burgos on 29 March 2022 for Hornillos and then on to Castrojerriz, Fromitsa, Carrion, Ledigos then caught the train from Sahagun to Leon. I had decent accommodation all through and did find the maseta a bit of a drag as it was pretty flat going most of the way (possibly my army background...
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    Which Camino for my 80th year?

    It is great to see so many senior citizens bitten by the Camino Bug. I did my first from Pamplona to Santiago in March April 2022 . It was a challenge and some days were hard. I am doing my second one from Porto To Santiago in April 2024 and am looking forward to it.
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    Luggage transport (on Camino Portugues)

    Lydia I walked the French Way from Pamplona to Santiago in March Aril 2022. It was a great experience and hence, I am walking the Portuguese Camino from Porto to Santiago in April 2024. On the French Way I met a young mother two two kids maybe 8 and younger. I have nothing but respect for her...

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