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I went solo in 2017. Never regretted it. Always opportunities to walk with people you e met the night before in the albergues. Will be going again and absolutely solo again.
I walked solo in 2017. I had no issue with safety; there were times I was walking alone but never felt unsafe. I even got lost once but found my way back no problem. I met many people and ended up walking bits of the Camino with them. I am still in touch some to this day. I didn't walk...
For the past year or so I've practiced a daily fast and I don't eat till noon from the previous night....very good health benefits that I won't get into here (google) therefore I then don't worry about breakfast. A fat coffee is during the a.m. definitely helps get you to lunch.
On the Camino Frances they are few and far between if you are looking for man-made facilities. As the CF is the most travelled route I would expect the others to be even less available. Fortunately nature provides screening in many places. If coffee is your issue don't drink it..... I don't...
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