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    Is there a real reason for a bed race???

    Arriving at the municipal albergue at 1900? Do you honestly expect beds to be available that late during a busy time of year? Yes. I did. Despite the struggle in many villages. It was daylight until 10pm I found the long distance walk difficult in my average fitness. I took advantage of every...
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    Is there a real reason for a bed race???

    I slept outside in Villamayor de Monjardin after arriving in the evening. Everywhere was full including private places. There were no more buses and I was too tired tired to continue. I sat in the bar and chatted to other pilgrims and the staff who were all aware I had no place to stay but I was...
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    EasyJet London to Biarritz May 2014

    The route did not start until mid june this year I had to use Ryan Air as I travelled from uk in may it was the only flight to Biarritz in May 2013
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    Is there a bus from najera to santo domingo de la calzada

    Thank you for this alternative I will have a look into it
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    Is there a bus from najera to santo domingo de la calzada

    Thank you both, very helpful
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    Can I get a credential in Bilbao or Logrono

    Thank you. I have booked a pension for late arrival in Logrono, can I still head to municipal for the credential even though not staying there? I guess this will be ok, thanks for the quick response
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    Is there a bus from najera to santo domingo de la calzada

    Thanks falcon, I recall the bus station as I exited there last time, but cant remember if the route went on to SDDLC this is the info I am struggling to find, if the route exists and timings.
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    Can I get a credential in Bilbao or Logrono

    Im returning to fill in some stages I missed on the camino, can I get a new credential in Bilbao or better still Logrono as I will head to Logrono from Billbao airport
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    Is there a bus from najera to santo domingo de la calzada

    I have spent around 6 hours looking for this info before asking the question The rio2rome app tells me a taxi is the only way Or I could take a bus from Logrono to SDDLC I am returning to camino frances to walk some stages I missed through injury and other I already walked From Najera to SDDLC...
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    Spouse's sleeping bag and jacket ruined by hostel laundry, what can she do?

    For the op this is a very frustrating occurance but my own opinion and experience on el camino would suggest to try your best to recover the items, not apportion blame You have for sure tried to follow a protocol to protect the spread of bugs and salvage your equipment It has failed Without...
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    Major cause of blisters and other foot ailments

    The information in the OP is very valid I suffered terribly with blisters and started out in snow and hail in may yet walked through high temps on the mesata in june in only shorts & tee, expecting cold starts and more rain ahead it would be irresponsible to discard weather gear at this stage so...
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    Cost Estimates for the Camino Frances

    Yes my money loss is included You dont need to carry cash like i did But after my loss I did have one 22km hike with 2 euro in my pocket And twice i had problems with atms Which is why i carried the cash in the start I recvommend having 500 in cash and never let it drop below 100 I was charged...
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    Cost Estimates for the Camino Frances

    Hi waywalker Yes i bought more flipflops despite having a drawer full because my collection of havaianas were too heavy Every gram you carry counts The running pants where on sale at £40 super lightweight and moisture wicking dry quick etc I hope to use all the gear i bought again I did believe...
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    Cost Estimates for the Camino Frances

    I had no kit, the whole experience was new, I spentt ages researching kit, I bought everything cut price at outlets or online, but good brands, I didn't ditch and replace kit as others who bought cheaper kit did. I started SJPP and experienced snow blizzard, torrential rain, winds, dry heat. My...
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    Packing list

    Never understood the walking ple advice of if you dont know how dont take them Where do you learn? A 500 mile hike is a pretty good place to learn I could not have done it without them Thanks to the austrians and germans that gave short tutorials But even when i miss used, had them too short To...
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    Did you find all my camino money over 1000 euro on 12 /13 ju

    Fraluchi any hospitalero that has walked the camino should not be surprised at items left, for most of us, arriving at a different bed every night ( if we are lucky - I had to sleep out one night) and leaving every morning exhausted for 30, 40days or more is well out of our comfort zone. Ididnt...
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    Did you find all my camino money over 1000 euro on 12 /13 ju

    Rebekah I have considered my loss was someones gift of the camino, I hope the finder was struggling financially. I hope.....
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    Did you find all my camino money over 1000 euro on 12 /13 ju

    Nancy if you or will use facebook it would be nice to swap, also if you hear from stella i'd love to contact her, she was a camino gem x
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    Did you find all my camino money over 1000 euro on 12 /13 ju

    Hey nancy & will how could I forget you! I have employment I am back earning for my next adventure. Whatever that maybe?! I have many fond memories, new friends and humour kept me going. I hope you slowed down a bit back home?!? Did you? Haha Another guy I met got scammed in santiago, all his...
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    Did you find all my camino money over 1000 euro on 12 /13 ju

    Well I am home, the loss of the money was not the low point, I found the journey arduous and frustraiting at times, with many rewards and I am very happy to have completed the journey. I suffered with blistered feet ( as did almost everyone) there was something humbling and ridiculous about self...

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