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    Santiago presents for little granddaughters

    I have 3 granddaughters similar ages and ended up with a handmade necklace for the older girls and for the youngest her favorite character finally found a peppa pig camino t-shirt we liked. I don't spend alot on them because I know whatever I buy is enjoyed for a minimal of time and they move...
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    Overweight on the Frances?

    All the advice is sound, I would recommend wearing your pack with avg of 10# on your days off when you are walking around doing stuff etc. I did to aid in my training and it not only helped me lose some pounds but also got me use to wearing the extra weight and doing stuff with my pack (going up...
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    May/June or September/October on the Camino Frances?

    Just returned end of June and one of the many things we loved were the flowers. Flowers everywhere also got hooked on the fresh orange juice zumos. So I definitely understand, however I'm sure the fall will offer different and memorable experiences. I would not hesitate to try either time with...
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    Luggage Transport: BlaBla Car

    Similar issue with blabla cancelling for one of our group twice in a row 2 different folks, won't depend on them.
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    Would love feedback on my planned route - Ponferrada to Santiago

    Have to agree we stayed at Casa Barbadelo and they had a pool and excellent food, it was a lovely way to end the day.
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    Your 2022 flight and airport experiences

    We were a total of 4 flying in on different days and from different cities all from the US to do the Camino Frances in June 2022. I will summarize our experiences. 2 flying out of Kansas connection via JFK under United got canceled twice at different legs, they ended up connecting in Dulles...
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    American Airlines canceled my direct flight to Madrid / seeking guidance for getting to Oviedo as planned

    I know United has direct nonstop out of Dulles in Virginia to Madrid 6pm daily arrive 8am. Just another option.
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    Without Camino pilgrims, rural villages in north-west Spain 'wouldn't have a reason to exist'

    Doing the Camino Francrs for my first time this past June I truly enjoyed the small hamlets that we visited. I felt this was a major part in our pilgrimage and contributed largely to the Camino experience. I'm glad to know we are helping sustain them.
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    Camino hunger

    Already missing morning and mid morning and mid day Cafe/bar stops, some of the best treats and Cafe ever.
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    How do you secure your backpack from theft as checked luggage.

    I have a REI trail 40 pack and was hoping this will fit as a carryon? Seems to be ok as far as measurements for United, however do you check yours because of "fitting issues" for carryon or just personal choice?
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    Ibuprofen in Spain

    An alternative is the topical non-steroidal gel now available without a prescription, less systemic absorption and is more site specific if that is what is hurting. Now if its the whole body you may want the tablets, but yes care with high doses and too often..
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    Camino Frances - Any Bed Issues?

    I was wondering do you feel that your "booking.com" reservations are strong or do you have to check with the albergues themselves to verify a "booking.com" reservation?
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    LIVE from the Camino My First Camino Adventure: From Sarria to Samos Monastery

    Congrats, so encouraged by your words and lovely pictures. Will be attempting first camino in June.
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    Seeking recommendation for accommodation in Ponferrada

    Would also like a recommendation for Ponferrada, my daughter will be joining us there after a long day of travel for her and walk for us, thank you.
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    Bus from Madrid to Ponferrada

    We will meeting one of our group in Ponferrada in June, they will be coming from Madrid, same situation. Nice to learn of the timing of the schedules posted. I noticed this in trying to reserve some albergues in June, they don't seem to have the "dates" open yet.

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