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    what does Gronze use for stages in the Via Francigena

    I would like to walk the Via Francigena from Canterbury to Aosta in 2024. I looked at Gronze and it begins with stage 48 leaving from Lausanne. Does anyone know what they used for the stages. I am interested in stages 1 thru 47 to see how they are laid out so that I can plan on those stages...
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    Has Cafe con leche changed in Spain?

    I completed the Camino Portugues 3 weeks ago. During my time in Portugal, I noticed that the cafe con leche did not taste the same as I remembered in Spain. Different country, different way of doing things, I get that. After crossing into Galicia, the cafe con leche tasted basically the same...
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    Is there a way to find the number of compostelas for any given day

    I am curious as to how many pilgrims received a compostela or distance certificate on the day I completed my most recent camino. Is there a way to search on what has been issued by date?
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    Question and warning about ATM in Lisbon

    I arrived in Lisbon this morning. I heard the blue and yellow ATMs had exorbitant fees, so avoided them. Went to an ATM at Caixa. Started the withdrawal of 200 euros. A warning came up that the commission was 13.25 %. I was asked if I accepted or rejected the commission rate. I rejected...
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    Any updates on the new camino route out of Lisbon?

    Are there any updates on the new camino route out of Lisbon. Last I recall it was not going to open until the pope's visit. Since this is a public works project and not directly being built for the camino, are locals already using it? I am arriving in Lisbon on Wednesday and will walk that...
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    Now that the creation of Compostelas is automated, is there a box or comment section to request Vicarie Pro?

    Now that the creation of Compostelas is automated, is there a box or comment section to request Vicarie Pro or do you just ask when you pick up your Compostela
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    Question regarding travel insurance and pre-existing conditions USA

    This is a USA based travel insurance question. I went to buy travel insurance for my upcoming Camino and ran into some issues. I did not realize that I should have purchased travel insurance before purchasing my airfare due to a pre-existing condition. Because I did not purchase insurance...
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    Troubleshooting why kml files were not loading in mapping apps

    I have spent a lot of time reading and rereading the various threads on loading kml files into mapping apps. I just could not get anything to load into my iPhone 12. The issue was that after the files downloaded, I was not getting an option like "Open with", and if I pressed down on the files...
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    Wise Pilgrim app not seeing map after download

    I am having trouble with the Wise Pilgrim Camino Portugues app. after downloading the map, the screen show that it has been downloaded. No map appears and if I swipe back to the menu, under mapping there is an option to download the map again. I can't figure out how to view the map. What am...
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    does the new camino from Lisbon pass near Verdelha de Baixo

    Does the new camino path from Lisbon, that might open in May, pass near Verdelha de Baixo? Looking for options to spend a night after leaving Lisbon. Village to Village and eat ebook by Elle Bieling show albergues there, though Bronze does not. Does the new path pass by there? I can see that...
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    Eating snails on the Camino Portugues

    In the late 70's, I traveled in Portugal. In almost every bar I went to in Lisbon, there was always a crockpot behind the counter with snails for eating. My daughters like to eat snails. They will be joining me in Porto for a combination of the Litoral and Central to Santiago. Are snails...
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    Hoka speed goat 5 vs hoka anacapa breeze also a sock question

    I am in need of new hiking shoes. Vasque no longer makes the Breeze GTX models I have used in the past and have not seen any Vasques lately in the backpacking stores. I tried Keene and Merril shoes, but they were not comfortable. I have also been struggling with plantar fasciitis for nearly a...
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    Where to Find Delicious Pastel de Nata Near the Cathedral for Starting the Camino in Lisbon

    I am looking to fly into Lisbon and start the Camino from the Cathedral the same morning. Is there a good place to get Pastel de Nata on the Camino near the Cathedral? I think that would be a good start to the walk. Otherwise, is their a place with in the first 8k or so on the Camino? Thank you
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    Looking for stores in Santiago to purchase cookbook and St. James cross for Santiago cake

    Looking for stores in Santiago de Compostela to purchase a cookbook and a St. James cross for baking the Santiago cake. In 2019 when I looked for a cook book, the tourist office sent me to a book store that no longer existed. This time I would like to know in advance where I might find a...
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    Is the map kiosk still open in the pilgrim office in Santiago where you present credentials and get compostelas?

    Is the kiosk that sells maps still open in the pilgrim office in Santiago where you present your credentials and get your compostela? It was located in the same room where you present the credentials. My dog ate the tube I stored a map of the Frances and I would like to purchase the long map...
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    Are there any resale stores for used equipment in Santiago de Compostela

    When I finish my Camino in June, I would be interested purchasing some used equipment for family who want to do a Camino next year. I know that some pilgrims get rid of stuff and I am wondering if there is a location in Santiago that resells the stuff left. thank you
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    Compostela questions for Santiago and Finesterre

    How long do you have after finishing the Camino to get your certificate in Santiago? I am thinking of continuing on to Finisterre immediately after arriving in Santiago. Is there any reason that my credentials would not be accepted if I returned to Santiago 3 or 4 days later and went to the...
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    has anyone used the sleeping bags they sell at shops on the Camino for 50 or 60 Euros?

    Last year on the Frances, I took a down blanket. I am trying to reduce wight and more importantly bulk on the Norte. Many places sold a sleeping bag in a compression bag for 50 or 60 Euros. Has anyone use them? Do they hold up? Can you recommend a light weight and compact sleeping bag? I...

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