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    5-10km/day pilgrims

    Hi MyWay2019, To answer your questions... 1. There are buses, trains, and taxis all along the Camino Frances if you need to go motorized during any part of your Camino. 2. There are few, but not many albergues that are 10 km apart from each other on any of the Caminos. 3. 112 is the...
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    No Permethrin in Canada?!

    The outfitter in town does not carry Permethrin, but being that you'll be there in April, you can contact them and they may be able to special order it for you. Pharmacies in Europe sell Permethrin but not the stuff that is formulated for clothing, so it's a hit or miss if it will work on your...
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    Pilgrim introduction

    See you there! Buen Camino!
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    Camino de Santiago “Cafe con leche” Beer!!!!!

    I wish I owned both those breweries!
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    Pilgrim introduction

    Hi Leigh007, I'm not sure how much snow is on the Napoleon now (anyone that knows please chime in) but looking at the current temperatures plus the rain, I'm confident most of it will be gone by the time we start. Though you're right that we'll only truly know when we're up there, and of course...
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    Pilgrim introduction

    I'm heading out from SJPdP on the 6th as well. Feel free to say "hello" if you see me in town or even if I look grumpy/tired walking up the Napoleon. I promise that I'll only look that way because I will be questioning myself as to why I thought it was a good idea to take the mountain route :P
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    Feet issues - Chacos?

    Good news Ojala, The internals of many Chacos are designed similar to boots, so "yes" you can take them on long distance hikes (I'm pictured with mine on in Cordoba!). Since you have some time, try taking a long hike with your pack on, and see how it feels.
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    Alsa website problem

    Hi Pixie, Unfortunately, the Alsa website is notorious for acting up when there is a lot of traffic on it, so try it again when you have a chance, ideally during times when the Spanish are sleeping. I assume you're trying to buy a ticket to SJPdP from Pamplona, if you can't get a ticket...
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    Sun protection for ladies?

    Howdy kate0010, I am definitely a man replying here, but I am blessed to say that my girlfriend has been on most of my Caminos, or at least have been patient and understanding when I go on a Camino when she doesn't have time to join me. She has a great sun protection regimen that I admire and...
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    Lists of dog-friendly aubergues

    Hi Jakke, The last time I completed the Frances, there was one Spanish pilgrim I met that brought his boxer. I spoke with him in depth as to how his pilgrimage was going, and I must sadly say that it was very difficult for him, and especially his dog. Most albergues turned him and his dog...
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    New Amigo

    Hey D, Ah, the AT, it took me a few years but I did manage to section hike the whole thing. Most definitely the Camino is different from the AT, particularly and thankfully the food! The worst memories I had on the AT, including my winter treks, was having to eat jerky, Mountain House, and...
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    Credential in Caminha

    Hi PK, The last time I was there, they had nothing indicating that they did, but you can email the albergue in Caminha to ask if they do offer credenciales (passports).
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    New Amigo

    Estoy bien y gracias Dominick, Camino Addict is my handle on this forum. Trail names aren't that popular on the Camino, but if that's you on what looks like Mt. Katadhin, I'm sure you've come across your share of unique trail names. Definitely interact with the locals and the pilgrims you...
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    Portuguese Way starting in Lisbon

    Hi again Ruth, I'm glad we are in agreement about the touring bike, but I believe you should pass on the knobby tires and stick to smooth road tires. There is very little rough terrain you'll be biking over, and if by some chance I'm wrong, there are plenty of bike shops in the major cities...
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    My first camino april/may Lisbon to Santiago

    Have a glass a port for us, or a nata (if you don't drink alcohol), or both for us when you're there!
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    New Amigo

    De nada Dominick, Happily sharing info and experiences are why I'm on this forum. Overall, it will start getting cooler in Southern Spain in the September, but be advised that they still get heat waves that time of year and they can get brutal, as the Spanish don't do siesta in the afternoon...
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    New Amigo

    Howdy Pilgrim, The amenities on the VdLP are much far between, and you will have more heat and sun exposure than you would on the Frances. Another thing to be mindful of, is that you will be starting your trek in a fairly warm part of Spain and then ending it in a much colder and wetter...
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    Portuguese Way starting in Lisbon

    Hi Ruth, I've never biked any of the Caminos, but being a former bike tech at REI, it will only be a matter of time before I bike instead of walk the Caminos I have completed. Some of my racing cyclist friends will balk at me for saying this, but I think a touring bike is the way to go as they...
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    Leaving SJPdP 12 April 2018

    The Camino is just like life...one step at a time...
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    Train from Madrid airport to St. Jean de Port

    Howdy Pilgrim, Renfe is the train service and Alsa is the main bus service in Spain. They both have English sites, but be very patient with the English sites as they are not supported as well as they need to be, so therefore they can lag quite a bit when you're on them. So if you go on them...

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