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  1. bsmorgan

    What’s going on?

    I’m on the Camino now and there has been plenty of walk in accommodation available. Our problem areas were Pamplona (San Fermin) and Portomarin was pretty crazy but we did prebook there. Stay off the main towns from Sarria. At Cee now and still plenty on offer.
  2. bsmorgan

    Specific items?

    Great selection of Gluten Free foods in the supermarkets. Well signed.
  3. bsmorgan

    Bilbao Starts Tour de France 2023

    We are coming through Bayonne to coincide with the finish of stage 3 on 3rd July. So excited to witness this great event. Had no trouble getting accommodation there but it‘s not on a major Camino route. We love watching the race from Australia, especially for the stunning scenery and are...
  4. bsmorgan

    Pamplona during San Fermines, pros and cons?

    I’ve walked through before and are doing it again this year. The running is over by the time we get there from Zubiri. There is carnage everywhere but colour and vibrancy Make it an exciting walk through. We have booked two nights at Puente La Reina so once in the city, like last time, we’ll...
  5. bsmorgan

    Biting the bullet!

    Just put the Gronze map up that I used. To Ermida de Camba Staying at Tourist Housing Caza no Camino. I think 23km and will now be going to Lalín the next day. Thanks everyone.
  6. bsmorgan

    Biting the bullet!

  7. bsmorgan

    Biting the bullet!

    Thank you so much. Back to the drawing board with my stages but we want to make this work. I really appreciate the great support and advice. Buen Camino.
  8. bsmorgan

    Biting the bullet!

    Thank you so much for that information. I tried to loook through Gronze for accommodation options but your knowledge of that path would be more current. I’m awaiting my Brierley to help with the plannint too. Our hope is that the new albergue at Pobra do Brollon will be open, our alternative...
  9. bsmorgan

    Biting the bullet!

    These are our planned stages. Hubby just had knee replacement on Friday so we’re being very gentle. Ponferrada - Borrenes (20.9), Borrenes - Dom Florez (15.1), Dom Florez - O’Barco (19), O’Barco - A Rua (12), A Rua - Soldon (20), Soldon - Quiroga (6.5. Rest/easy day), Quiroga - A Pobra do...
  10. bsmorgan

    Biting the bullet!

    Well we have decided that turning off the Frances at Ponferrada (starting at SJPdP) is the way for us to go on our 4th Frances. We don’t think we can do the noise and crowds again after Sarria, so have planned shorter, comfortable stages along the Invierno. We plan to leave Ponferrada on about...
  11. bsmorgan

    New shoes, lighter than older ones

    My absolute favourites!
  12. bsmorgan

    Weirdest/Strangest item someone has taken on the Camino

    We always wear sheepskin seat belt strap pads on our pack straps. Takes the pressure off and weigh next to nothing.
  13. bsmorgan

    LIVE from the Camino Me and my umbrella - envy of the Camino

    Hi Rick, I use Velcro strips and fix the brolly handle to my chest straps so I can still use my poles. Hands free. I can take my hat off and it feels so much cooler.
  14. bsmorgan

    To Poncho or Not Poncho...

    Absolutely agree that the Altus is the best we’ve used after going through a range of ponchos from el cheapo to expensive. They keep you dry, cover your pack and breathe well. My only problem is that because they are generous in length, and I’m short, I look like a raspberry with feet! Lol!
  15. bsmorgan

    Australians allowed to travel.

    We’re planning summer 2023 just to give covid a chance to settle. The Camino is calling again.
  16. bsmorgan

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Status of the Camino de Santiago (June 15th 2020)

    Stay safe Ivar and thank you for the report.
  17. bsmorgan

    Orisson - Gluten Free Choices?

    I am coeliac and stayed at Orisson in July. I let them know at check in, no problem. The main meal was gf, I just didn't have the bread. They provided rice cakes at breakfast. the staff were very accommodating. Buen camino. Suzie
  18. bsmorgan

    Questions on Invierno

    Hi Laurie. We were keen on doing invierno to avoid the crowds but we stayed on the Frances as we seemed to be in a quiet bubble. We had no trouble at all with crowds august / September. We were so tempted to walk the Invierno and feel that in the future it will call us.We had your guide printed...
  19. bsmorgan

    Did you change daily walking distances your 2nd (or 3rd, 4th etc. ) Camino ?

    We have just finished our 3rd Frances, then on to Muxia and Finisterre. We definitely changed to shorter distances. About 22km per day up to Leon. We then did some 25-30km for a few days then back to 20-25km whenever possible. Did from Santiago to Muxia in four days and broke the walk to...
  20. bsmorgan

    Signs that your Camino is close

    Start weighing my backpack. Empty it. Put everything back in. Weigh it again. Repeat daily till departure. Wax legs.

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