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  1. Laura the Explora

    What makes a pilgrim?

    My husband and I are on our 7th Camino right now, the sparsely traveled Camino Mozarabe in SE Spain. Groups of volunteers run the different sections of the Camino and give you codes and things like that to get into the albergues since there are rarely Hospitaleros. The volunteers been helpful...
  2. Laura the Explora

    Sleeping bag in February-March?

    Hello! My husband and I are walking from Almería starting mid-February, and were wondering if it’s necessary to pack a sleeping bag. We’ve done other Caminos but always in warmer months and on more highly traveled trails where almost every place has blankets. I really try to keep the weight...
  3. Laura the Explora

    Weather mid-March to mid-April from Pavia?

    Hello! 👋 My husband and I are planning on walking from Pavia starting in mid-March and are wondering if anyone can give us some insight to possible weather conditions. I realize it’s spring and spring is all over the place and varies year to year. I’ve done a lot of searching, and I feel like...
  4. Laura the Explora

    Walking for a week from Le Puy...how to get to an airport from there

    Hello! My husband and I are walking Via Podiensis in August, and a friend wants to join us for the first week of walking. We've been trying to help him find ways to either Toulouse or Lyon so he can get back home, but haven't found anything very obvious yet. Does anyone have experience...
  5. Laura the Explora

    Booking and Apps/Books

    Hello! My husband and some friends of ours are walking from Le Puy starting in August. We’ve heard accommodations are sparse, so we’re wondering if booking (at least the first few days) is a good idea. Also, the Le Puy route on the Buen Camino app seems to be a bit lacking. Any suggestions...
  6. Laura the Explora

    Primitivo vs 2nd half of Norte

    Hello! Any insights on the second half of the Norte? We are currently on the Norte and are coming to the split for the Primitivo vs Norte. We did the Primitivo in 2019 and loved it, so we are tempted to turn onto the Primitivo again. However, it would be nice to do something new and actually...
  7. Laura the Explora

    Can I use my EU National ID card instead of carrying a passport around Schengen?

    Hello! I am a new citizen of the EU (Sweden), and I am wondering if I can use my National ID card to show at albergues for identification rather than bring my (US) passport. My Swedish boyfriend always takes his passport since he doesn't have a National ID card, so he doesn't really know the...
  8. Laura the Explora

    Camino Portugués

    Hello 👋 We are planning on walking some of the Camino portugués from Porto. We are unlikely to complete the whole thing with our timetable. which route would people that have walked or recommend? The costal or the interior? Thanks in advance!
  9. Laura the Explora

    Albergue Izar in Viana (Francés)

    Hello Does anyone know if albergue Izar in Viana on the Frances is open? The phone number listed are either out of service or no one answers. I sort of assume that means they are closed but wanted to see if anyone knew. thanks!
  10. Laura the Explora

    Starting from Roncesvalles on July 6!

    Hi everyone! 👋 My boyfriend and I will be arriving in Roncesvalles on 5 July and will start walking on 6 July. We would have started in SJPP of course but would need to get another COVID test to get into France and back into Spain since it hasn’t been 2 weeks since our 2nd vaccine dose. This...

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