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    Transportation from St. Jean Pied de Port to Porto

    I will arrive in St Jean Pied de Port June 8 after walking the Via Podiensis. What is the best way to get from St.Jean to Porto? I am hoping in the time I have left to walk the Camino Portuguese. I do enjoy the train and seeing the country. ( I know it would be a long ride) What would...
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    Kayak Marcilhac to Cabrarets

    Yesterday I kayaked from Marcilhac-Sur-CELE to Cabrarets. A great day! The river is higher right now but perfect for me. There are quite a few rapids but easily navigable with high water. There was one intimidating that I mentioned to the owner. It is soon after the straight metal bridge (...
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    LIVE from the Camino Canoe/Kayak Espalion to Estaing

    I am not sure if what I posted earlier went through.., This was the day I was looking forward to. It was bright and sunny and calm. Short story -I chose not to go. River high and fast ( aknowledged by Silvain the owner). Although he seemed to think it was no problem. I was the first...
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    Help with TeleScope Handsfree Umbrella!

    This recently purchased umbrella has been working great. Now 12 days from departure the umbrella cannot be completely opened because the locking pin doesn’t line up with the locking mechanism. Any thoughts? I don’t know what happened.
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    Canoe Espalion to Estaing

    Has anyone had experience kayaking/ canoeing the river from Espalion to Estaing? This would be May 2. Spring so is the water faster then? How were the grade I. -II rapids? Any real chance of capsizing? Any suggestions on securing my waist pack carrying valuables in case I do? Is the...
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    CELE Variant itinerary

    Hello everyone. As always I am thankful for the advice given here! Please comment on my itinerary re difficulty: Figeac - Espagnac -Sainte - Eulalie. 25.7 km. Cicerone says easy to moderate. Is it? I would like to walk this distance in one day if I can Espagnac-Sainte-Eulalie. -...
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    Telescope umbrella from Forum Store

    I just received this pack umbrella that looks amazing and functional. I have been able to release the lower section ( handle). I can’t release the middle section. I think I am doing what it suggests in the diagram. Any suggestions?
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    Transportation PARIS to Le Puy en Velay

    I will be arriving in Paris CDG April21 and want to take a train to Le Puy. I arrive in Paris at 10:30 and I see a train on Trainline App. leaving Paris from Gare de Lyon at 13:46. Is that enough time from arrival to catch the train? It says one ticket left. There is also a train at 12:49...
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    Accommodation Abbaye de Sainte-Foy Conques

    I can’t find much information on accommodation in the Abbey. Just a few questions. Can you reserve ahead at the Abbey? Can you stay more than one night? Is there a website where I could see more specific about accommodation at the Abbey? What was it like when you stayed there? Thanks so...
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    Via Podiensis April 2023 Itinerary Advice

    I begin my Camino April 24. I am concerned about accommodation during the month of May because of the many French holidays. Should I book ahead? I have made a tentative schedule to Conques and would really appreciate comments and gite suggestions for those communities. I am 70 yrs, have...
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    Which section of Tuscany Via Francigena to choose?

    My husband and I are presently in Italy and will be in Florence soon. We would like to walk one day section of the Tuscany Via Francigena. Some thoughts were: San Miniato - Gambasse Terme? San Gimignano- Monteriggioni? Monterriggioni - Sienna? Are there any suggestions or thoughts on...
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    Le Puy Camino May/June or Aug./Sept ?

    Planning to walk Le Puy route. Have walked two previous Caminos in Late Aug/Sept. and found the weather beautiful but the fields harvested and brown on the Camino Frances. Was considering a May/June Camino this time. Any thoughts?
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    Pack transport on the Camino del Norte

    I walked the CAMINO Frances last year and for part of the way had some of my gear transported ahead. The transportation system was well established. My husband and I are seniors beginning the Norte in a few weeks. We may want to send some of our pack weight ahead. Is the system on the Norte...
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    Guidebooks?

    I have Brierley's guidebook, but also "A Village to Village Guide to Hiking the Camino de Santiago" by Anna Dintaman and David Landis. I seem to be gravitating to that book instead of Brierley, although I know Brierley is the most common and recommended guidebook. I will be walking the Camino...

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