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    Any tips for keeping warm?

    I made my pilgrimage in May/June a couple of years ago. While it was generally clement weather, I found the mornings cold for the first hour or so and there were a few cold days. What really helped me out was taking a thermal long sleeved rash vest that I use for surfing. These are far lighter...
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    First time walker

    Jeans are not good ini the rain or snow - they take forever to dry out - a day at least and will only make you colder. They trap and hold moisture too easily. Cotton trousers are good. Maybe even longjohns or tights to wear under them. I took jeans to wear of an evening but they are a pain for...
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    Poncho vs "rain suit" in May/June?

    Hello, just a quick tip: the poncho I bought doubled as a groundsheet - this meant that when I put it on it needed fastening up both sides using poppers. The problem was that as soon as a strong wind came up it would blow open. If you buy a poncho that needs fastening at the sides, make sure to...
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    Holy Week - Vilafranca to Santiago

    Sorry but I have posted a similar question in a pre-existing thread in the general forum too. Can anyone give me an idea of places on the way where we might expect to catch some kind of Holy Week procession/festivities? I'm thinking places like Samos, Sarria, Tricastela and Portmarin or...
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    The Camino at Easter

    Thank you for the reply, Peter - I'm not sure we'll get a chance to visit any major towns at the right time - we will hopefully get to Melide for Easter Sunday but I think that is about as Metropolitan as we're gonna get. However, on a related note, can anyone give me an idea of places on the...
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    The Camino at Easter

    Hello, 5 of us are walking from Villafranca to Santiago over the course of a week. We will be a little more than halfway to Santiago on Easter weekend. Does anyone know if we can expect the refugios to be full? Is Holy Week usually a busy time on the camino? Is there more chance of albergues...

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