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    Which are the “wilder” (least paved, most rural) Spanish routes?

    Camino del Ebro is certainly out-of-the-way and is one of the least-traveled routes. However, there is not much in the way of accommodation on the small part that I walked several years ago. https://www.gronze.com/camino-ebro
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    Is the Camino too crowded now?

    I first did the Camino Frances in 1996, and have walked it all or portions of in the years since. While many thing have changed over the years, the camaraderie is still wonderful. Also, routes such as the Norte, the VdlP, or the La Ruta de la Lana are possible alternatives if you want something...
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    Has the Camino Frances become a victim of its own success?

    If I do the Frances again, I will probably stop in Sarria. It just becomes too crowded from there. If you manage to avoid holy years and the busiest months (i.e. walk in the beginning or end of the season), there should be fewer people. I really recommend trying some of the other routes (e.g...
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    Shoes vs boots (again)

    I walked the VLDP in February and March and am glad that I wore boots for the mud and snow. On the other hand, I wore trail runners for my most recent Frances walk and to walk the Norte. Both of those trips were in August and September. I didn't have any foot issues for either of those trips...
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    Shoes vs boots (again)

    Shoes for May through October; boots for the rest of the year?
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    Extra pillows logic problem

    A variety of manufacturers make pillows for trekking. Some of the more popular brands include Therma-Rest, NEMO, and Sea-to-Summit. Perhaps one of these might help you solve your problem?
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    Post your favorite flower photo(s) taken on Camino(part 2)

    Via de la Plata, March 2011
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    Post your favorite flower photo(s) taken on Camino(part 2)

    Via de la Plata February 2011
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    Report of Cami Catalan May to June 2018 (Parts 1 and 2)

    Fantastic! Thanks so much!
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    Report of Cami Catalan May to June 2018 (Parts 1 and 2)

    Thanks for all the detailed info. I'm considering this trip in August this year and as there isn't much info on the route available, this is tremendously helpful.
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    Things to ponder whilst walking

    Are there any bars in the town coming up?
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    Sharp decline in pilgrims, Camino Aragonés

    Nice picture! There were eight of us walkers at the Arres albergue. The hospitaleras cooked us a delicious dinner and then we went to the bar for a digestif. Here's a picture from just outside the bar.
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    Sharp decline in pilgrims, Camino Aragonés

    Great photo! I thought the albergue in Arres was fantastic, too. The hospitaleros were wonderful and the albergue was spotless. This is a picture of the trail a few hours out of Arres.
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    Sharp decline in pilgrims, Camino Aragonés

    Isobeljc, I stayed at Albergue Pepito Grillo last August. The people who ran it were very pleasant and helpful. It was also well kept. It's really a shame to see it go.
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    Sharp decline in pilgrims, Camino Aragonés

    Sadly, it seems that the wonderful albergue in Estacion Canfranc, Albergue Pepito Grillo, has closed its doors for the last time.
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    Sharp decline in pilgrims, Camino Aragonés

    I walked from Canfranc to Puente la Reina in August in 2018. There were very few people on the trail which was nice for walkers but not so good for the Albergues along the way. By way of contrast, after reaching Puente la Reina, I transferred to the Camino del Norte which was packed. SO much so...
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    Wanted, good guide for Via de la Plata

    There's a guide published by the Amigos del Camino de Santiago de Sevilla. http://www.viaplata.org/guia-del-camino I've used the guide on two walks on the VDLP, and it was all that I needed. That said, there's not a lot of info on accommodation in the guide, but you can usually get info on...

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