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Finished my first Camino yesterday and am posting to thank the Camino community for all the help and advice that made my walk successful.
I read all the threads, asked question, looked at the videos, read the packing lists and as a result had a great trip.
The only advise I didn't take was to...
I heard that this weekend that 900 Pilgrims were being held in StJohn as there is only 320 beds available in Roncesvalles, is anybody able to confirm or negate this,
I start next week and am a little concerned
I am starting the Camino Frances next month starting in SJPDP.
I will not to have the opportunity to purchase a Spanish SIM cards until I enter Spain, pre purchasing on online is possible but shipping it to Australia is extremely expensive.
I am interested to know exactly where is the first...
I am walking from end May thru June from StJPdP and am planning to stay 50% Albergues and 50% pensions & small hotels (so I can get some sleep)
So I am considering going without a sleeping bag because;
1) I sleep warm
2) I have a good liner that I use, silk
3) I am comfortable sleeping in a base...
I am walking this year, I want to go as late as possible to enjoy the warmer weather, but I want to finish before the crowds. So my question is, when in June does it get really busy, early June, mid June or late June.
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