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    Bag forwarding from Seville

    Thanks Robo for the Info. Some accommodations , which we booked in advance(2 from 6) have said they will forward bag, but I agree, pack list is the key to solving the problem. Thanks again Buen Camino Peter
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    Bag forwarding from Seville

    Hi, My wife and I are Camino vets at this stage having completed several routes. However my wife’s knees are now a constraint and we have recently started to forward her bag and use a day sack. We are due to begin from Seville , March 27th and hope to walk for several days or more to Zafra...
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    Camino del Norte

    downtown river hostel san sebastien https://www.downtownriverhostel.com/ its a bit tight and as its not always pilgrims that stay there, it can be noisy at night!. Hope this helps!
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    Camino Portuguese packing list (help)

    Hi, Have done the Portuguese from Lisbon and then separately from Lisbon on Central and Coastal. I found the distances long between the stages but the route mainly flat. Its a beautiful route and I would recommend it strongly. Socks are what I want to mention. We all have our favorites etc...
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    Camino del Norte

    Hi, I walk the Norte regularly (each summer, or Easter)as I love it so much. Nowadays I tend to go as far as Santander. The only real bottle necks are San Sebastian and also Deba. Deba has 1 albergue only and access is frustrating as you must first go to the tourist office before the Albergue...
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    Trouble with Accommodation along the Via Podiensis

    Hi, I did Le Puy to Moissac 2017 Moissac to SJPDP 2018 Was a little stressed re accom so did the following - Set my first 5days walking , IE agreed what stages and distances - I then booked in advance from home 4 to 5 days accom in advance. - Then used the tourist office or where I was staying...
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    Camino App?

    Thanks folks. Just downloaded 3 guides Norte French and Portuguese all free! Thanks again for your help. Peter
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    Camino App?

    Hi Earlier this year , August,I walked a section of the Norte route. Wonderful experience. I used a great app on my iPhone which helped enormously for finding wYs in and out of towns. My phone died (rainwater) and that was a liberating experience in itself. However I am planning a full route...
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    Accommodations Questions (2019)

    Hi folks Thanks for the help Alburgue in Irineas great clean but did fill up by 1800 In hostel in San Sebastián at moment. Everywhere full here pilgrims having to move on to next stage by bus! Dues anyone know what situation with Deba us? Will arrive Saturday and I recall you need to register...
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    Accommodations Questions (2019)

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    Accommodations Questions (2019)

    Hi Folks, attempting the Norte commencing Wednesday Aug 7th 2019 (2 days time) Was wondering if anyone has info on the following Alburgues. Are the following pilgrim hostels still operating? - Irun Alburgue for Pilgrims - San Sebastian Alburgue for Pilgirims - getaria hostel (one up the hill...
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    Northern Caminos: Updates, Accommodation List

    Hi folks, Attempting the Norte again this week, wednesday. Was wondering if the Pilgrims alburgue is open in Irun? (I read the accommodation link but its not to specific re 2019 and the Pilgrims Alburgue. Any help appreciated. Regards Peter
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    Ready to go!

    Thanks for the Info. Due to arrive April 13th, normally walk alone but will have a party of 4. Should be interesting! Thanks again. Peter
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    Ready to go!

    Hi if the Napoleon route is closed is the Valcarlos route an alternative, as in does the Valcarlos route close when the Napoleon route closes? Hope to cross from SJPDP to Roncesvalles Sunday Next April 14th. Any help appreciated. Buen Camino Peter
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    Train from Lyons to Le Puy

    The website is https://www.blablacar.fr/ You create an account, Look for the trip you want, book a place in the car, pay through the website. When I arrived in Lyon I was late getting out and my driver was anxious to get going. He phoned me as the contact details for him and me are recorded on...
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    Poudally missing shirt merino

    Help Left a merino long sleeve hooded shirt black grey behind in Poudally yesterday Jul 24. Its a vital piece of my walking kit. Feel like a. Idiot. In les Mathieux at present but thing is they say in Poudally that shirt is not there!! They checked for 5 mins while on phone no sign of it. I...
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    Train from Lyons to Le Puy

    I recently made this trip also. My flight was delayed and my baggage took 40mins so I would have missed the call 1st train and arrived in le put at 2300. Instead I books d ride on blablacar.fr. my driver waited for me at Lyon airport and took me to my hotel in Le Puy for €12. Took 2 hours
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    Dublin to La Puy

    Hi Rosser, Thanks for your reply. Can I ask what michelin guide you are working off? I would basically like to comlete the route to Conques the same way you are, lazily working off your research if possible. Any help appreciated. Peter P.S Its getting clos for you now!!, best of luck.
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    Dublin to La Puy

    Thanks folks for all the info, as usual this forum rocks! Rosser, would be interested in your accommodation plan, if you had a moment . Regards Peter
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    Dublin to La Puy

    Hi, Apologies if this has been asked before, but I am wondering what is the best route to take to get to La Puy? I can fly to Montpellier which is closest (I think) to La Puy, but am not sure how to proceed from there. I cold fly to Bordeaux, its further away but again am not sure how to...

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