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    Reflective jackets

    Yes the mornings certainly much darker by the time we got to Santiago last weekend than they had when we started, and a reflective jacket is good advice - advice which I didn't take because the darkness came as a bit of a surprise. The other thing I wish I had taken is a head torch - cheap and...
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    DSLR-camera on the camino

    I had the same worries about DSLR withdrawal symptoms but decided that 3kg or so of camera and lenses was way too heavy and I bought a Canon G12 point and shoot. This has a very good reputation as a camera which professionals use as a small pocketable alternative to their big DSLR. I bought...
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    Closed Albergues

    Just got back from doing the first ten days of the Camino Frances from St Jean. Two quick notes on Albergues in the early stages: At Villamayor de Monjardin, the municipal albergue is closed after the roof fell in during the winter. Apparently there is some question about how to raise the...
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    Albergue in Roncesvalles (revisited thread)

    Thanks for the explanations! I'll be there next week...I can scarcely believe it. Paul
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    Albergue in Roncesvalles (revisited thread)

    Sorry to be a bit slow here but I didn't think you could make reservations for albergues in Spain?? Is this not true? If I can make a reservation for this fine sounding new hostel in Roncesvalles, what is the procedure please?? Many thanks Paul
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    Altus Poncho

    I tried to register with Sendas to buy the Poncho at half price but kept gettng a message 'Escriba unicamente números en el teléfono' whatever combination of phone number and area codes I entered. And this was a required field, so I couldn't register. So I have emailed them to ask for help...
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    Raincoat-Poncho

    I've been reading the discussions about the Altus poncho with interest, and I think I will get one. But may I ask a couple of naive questions? I will be starting from St Jean in late April. The first bit could therefore be pretty cold and draughty. Do people wear the poncho only as...

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