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    Do I need to take sleeping bag for albergues?

    Yes, that is the lightest one I could find. Buen Camino
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    Do I need to take sleeping bag for albergues?

    Altus Andes 400 weighs 400 gm
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    Hebridean Way

    Hi Wandaline, I am quite sure taxis will be available on the Sunday on Barra. If you check out Airport information for Barra Airport, the phone numbers are on this site. Good luck
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    Hebridean Way

    I live in the Hebrides, and you will find that Barra, and the Southern Isles do not keep the Sabbath as strictly as Lewis and Harris. You should be able to find cafes and hotels open for food on Barra on the Sunday as well as the Co-op. If you need any more information you could PM me.
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    Santiago Pilgrim Office Volunteers

    I would be interested to know how to volunteer on the Camino Portugese, either coastal or central.
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    Portuguese Way from Tui via the Spiritual Variant - advice please!

    I am planning to walk from Valenca in September, including the Spiritual. Does the boat fro Vilanova de Arousa run on a Sunday? Thanks
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    2023: hospitalero shortage

    Where can you get training in Great Britiain, specifically in Scotland?
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    Share your backpack choice with your body info!

    I am 72, height 5’3”, weight 56 kg, walked the Camino Ingles last autumn with an Osprey Skimmer 28L which was peffect. Walked Frances in 2011 with a Berghaus 36L which was ok, and after that in 2013/15/17 walked with Osprey Sirius 36L. Still think the 28 was the best. Good luck finding what...
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    How long should a pair of shoes last?

    I have done the CF, Portugese Central and Portugese in Meindl, and they are still going strong. Also wear them to hike at home, so when I do need another pair, it is going to be another pair of Meindl. My daughter also has them and done CF and Portugese Coastal as well hiking in England, and...
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    Guide to Camino Inglés - download or print - new maps

    Than k you for your very helpful informative advice.
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    Guide to Camino Inglés - download or print - new maps

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    Guide to Camino Inglés - download or print - new maps

    What is the terrain on this camino, thinking of doing it in late September, Will be busy or quiet? Thanks
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    Camino de Norte

    Hi M Thank you for the information, I haven't decided yet what I am doing/going, so may be in touch in the future. Catriona
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    Camino de Norte

    I am from Scotland and would very much like to do the Norte and just wondering if you flew to Biarritz to start the journey. Thanks
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    portuguese camino

    Hi everyone Just been reading posts and wondered if any of you encountered any problems along the way. I am a 61 year female hoping to do Oporto to Santiago some time this year. Is it safe for a lone (older) female. With family I did from SJJP last September which was a wonderful...
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    How do people 60-and-over plan their Camino?

    I turned 60 last Augst, start at SJPP on 13th September with my daughter and partner. Just go ojn and do it yo will not regret it. The start will be hard but it gets easier. Just remember a good pair of shoes and definitely merino wool socks, as I didn't have 1 blister. It has been the most...
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    Backpack size

    Hi Mike Thank you for the links, had a look and am impressed.
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    Backpack size

    Bohemianrose Please advise me as to where to buy a sleepign bag that weighs a pound in the UK. I have trawelled the internet and so far not found one that light. :(
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    September weather

    Thank you, we'll have to make sure we have rain wear. So looking forward to it, never done anything like this before.
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    September weather

    Hoping to start the French Way in mid September taking four weeks. What weather should we expect

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