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    The joy of sharing the last 100 km

    On Peregrina's comments, no one will get any kind of indulgence for walking the Camino. The pope has spoken on this topic and "put the record straight". A couple of weeks ago, I posted what I thought was a fairly balanced view of the walk of the last 100km, and got some criticism about my...
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    The joy of sharing the last 100 km

    Hi Michael, Thanks for the reply. I do pray -and I do already "get it" as to why our pilgrimages are so different. I suppose my comments are part of my background as a hillwalker. If I was going to do the Pennine Way or the West highland Way I would start at the beginning so if I want to walk...
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    The joy of sharing the last 100 km

    We just finished our pilgrimage to Santiago having started at St. Jean and I ahve just finished reading some of the posts on this thread. Overall, I fully agree that people walking the last 100k are doing their own pilgrimage and I especially see the relevance for those who are disabled or who...
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    What is the one Albergue that you would say not to miss

    Hi everyone, We are on the camino at the moment and if you are about to start then you should definitely consider the following albergues. In larrasoana the albergue St. Nicolas is a must. It is new and run by Luiz who is a great guy. The place is spotless and the food very good. Sanbol is...
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    Sleeping bags-necessary?

    Anemone, Thanks for the advice-but we have just bought some basic reasonably light 1-2 season bags locally. They are lighter than our mountain bags and pack down smaller too so I think we will go with them. Thanks for relpying. Regards Gerry
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    Sleeping bags-necessary?

    Anna, Thanks for the comments. Only this morning we were in an outdoor shop in our local main town, and there reduced to a virtual pittance were two very basic 1-2 season sleeping bags which were a reasonable weight. SOOO! we bought them and having said that we would probably use only liner and...
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    Sleeping bags-necessary?

    Hi Anna, Thanks for the reply. A friend has suggested this solution to us recently and that is something we might consider. Regards Gerry
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    Sleeping bags-necessary?

    Hi Diane, Thanks for your reply. The sleeping bags we use have to cover a variety of situations. We use them for camping in the Scottish mountains, and while not the thickest or most extreme still tip the scales at 980g and I feel that if I can avoid buying a lighter bag only to use on the...
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    Sleeping bags-necessary?

    Hi Klynn, I did as you have done and contacted them about making a reservation and got the same reply. Not sure about this as all the info I have read quote the price as 10 euros per night and not 12. Bearing in mind that the Albergue is really quite large and has an overspill facility we have...
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    Sleeping bags-necessary?

    Thanks Tincatinker. That is really what I expected to hear, to be honest. We are quite experienced hillwalkers, and the extra weight really is not the big issue. I is just that I do tend to take things that, in the end, I never use. I would be an unhappy bunny if I had carried the bag for 800k...
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    Sleeping bags-necessary?

    Hi everyone, We are seting out on our Camino on Sept. 1st. We had intended not to take a sleeping bag with us to try to lighten the load and as we had heard that many albergues provide blankets. However, have just been in contact with the Collegiate albergue in Roncesvalles and they do not...
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    There and back again

    Hi Maura, Thanks for the advice. I think we will be doing what you suggest and booking our return when we are out there. It seems to be the most sensible solution for us. Thanks for taking the time to reply. Regards Gerry
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    There and back again

    Hi Icacos, Yes I agree with that. I did not want to return via Biarritz as I was hoping to avoid that journey back. Thanks for the reply. Gerry
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    There and back again

    Hi MKalcolm, Thanks for all of the advice. The current theme seems to be that I can book the return when I am out there. But I will look into some of your suggestions. I think you will be right when you say that flights might be cheaper at that time. Thanks Gerry
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    There and back again

    Hi Whariwharangi, Thanks. You have given a lot of information and options to consider. Much Obliged. Gerry
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    There and back again

    Hi Waka, Thanks for the quick reply. I think we will end up just booking the return flight while we are there, as you suggest. I'm sure that it must be simpe enough. (Famous last words). Thanks again. Hope your Camino goes well. Gerry
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    There and back again

    Hi everyone, We intend to walk the Camino Frances in September 2015. I am looking for advice about the most efficient/economical way to make the round trip. We live in Scotland and it seems the best way is to fly to Biarritz, then train up SJPP. We want to walk the whole route to SDC and may go...

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