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    Ladies Osprey Packs

    I used a Osprey Tempest 20 when I did the Norte to Primitivo (and Finisterre). In hindsight, it was too small. But, I made it to Finisterre so I guess it was fine! If I were to do another trip of similar length, I'd probably aim for a 25 or 30L. I can't say enough about the backpack's comfort -...
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    Has anyone ever considered a Camino "round trip"?

    When I got to the lighthouse at Finisterre, I met a man who was just starting his camino there. He had traveled by train and bus there, and was planning a "reverse Camino" to walk back to Paris. No idea if he did so, but I think it's a great idea!
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    My Camino Experience (Ask me anything)

    I also did this exact Irun-Villaviciosa, then switched to the Primitivo trip. Happy to post my list of locations and distances. I will try to post this tomorrow!
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    Going separate ways on camino?

    I had a friend who happened to be in Spain at the same time, and wanted to start the Camino with me. I felt awkward, but had to tell her that at the very least, it was important to me to start in Irun on my own, but that if we met up/crossed paths a few days in, I'd walk with her for a while...
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    Vaseline - Is it an Essential Item to Pack?

    Absolutely a must for me. Luckily you can buy tiny containers of it in the US, I sometimes would apply more than once a day. I just did a short part of the Jakobsweg in Germany last week and it was one of the first things I packed!
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    Walking Poles or not?

    I was anti poles when I started, and went from Irun to Oviedo without them on the Norte. With the elevation changes and climbing, that was a mistake and they surely would have helped me avoid blisters and other issues. I picked up a pair in Oviedo at Decathlon for 5€ each and they made the...
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    Where to stay in Finisterre?

    I stayed in Hostel Oceanus Finisterre this last September for two nights. It's a hostel, but very comfy and the hospitalero was incredible. I really enjoyed it and was glad I gave myself an extra day there - got to watch the sunset from the lighthouse one night and from the eastern-side beach on...
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    What did you bring on the Camino that you wound up not using?

    I did not need my external battery pack, as outlets were usually available. I was the opposite of some of these folks - I REALLY needed my backpack rain cover and rain coat AND got a poncho on the way. It depends on your route, I hear the Freshness Frances has more plentiful resources in...
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    Albergues between Pobena and Castro Urdiales?

    Hi all, For folks who have done the norte before - my app and guidebook show no albergues between Pobena and Castro Urdiales. I know there are often unlisted ones or casas rurales in between the larger towns. Do any veterans of the norte remember any in that area? Thank you, you've all been so...
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    Our Camino del Norte Journey

    I have been able to book some in advance, but of course the municipales/donativos you cannot reserve, so it becomes a race to those! I believe I will try to stay in more rural areas between larger cities to avoid this.
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    Albergues with Communal Meals on El Norte?

    I just stayed there two nights ago and they told me they are not doing dinner - might be seasonal!
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    Our Camino del Norte Journey

    I started in Irun 8/10, and have almost every day been unable to get into an albergue because they are full. I know it is the busy season, but thought folks should know. I've been leaving very early and arriving in these towns around 12:00-14:00 each day and they are already full. The Camino...
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    How busy is the Irun albergue this time of year?

    Hi all, got in to Irun and to the albergue at 9pm, there was still space! And the 3-4 pilgrims behind me got in as well. Just a lucky dayI guess!
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    How busy is the Irun albergue this time of year?

    Too late to get one from Ivar now, I start tomorrow, but I will get one in Irun and if I feel fishy about it, I'll pick one up in San Sebastian - that didn't occur to me l, thanks for the advice!!
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    How busy is the Irun albergue this time of year?

    That's what I thought! I'll hold out and otherwise have to shell out!
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    How busy is the Irun albergue this time of year?

    But I can't make a reservation at the pilgrim hostel, can I?
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    How busy is the Irun albergue this time of year?

    Hi Devon, that's really good to know, as that's my primary concern. Thank you, I'll keep my fingers crossed!
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    How busy is the Irun albergue this time of year?

    I am likely getting into Irun late tomorrow (8/8:30), and while I know the albergue says it's open until 10pm, is it likely it will be full at that time? I of course have back up hostels, but I need to get a credencial (the one thing I left at home haha) as well as a stamp. Anyone who has just...

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