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    Staring Point: Villafranca del Bierzo?

    Just got back home. Was able to take my poles (collapsed) inside my pack as carry on on Delta Airlines. Had I not been able to do that, it turns out that there was, in fact, a small shop on Calle Campairo, just off the main plaza, where they sold hiking poles and other pilgrim supplies along...
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    Staring Point: Villafranca del Bierzo?

    Thanks for these helpful suggestions. My friend and I will also be starting in Villafranca in May. Can someone tell me if there is a sporting goods store in Villafranca where we can buy hiking poles. I suspect there is, but want to be sure. We don't want to risk delaying our start due to lost...
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    credential

    Had to abort my Camino in 2015 when I fell and broke some bones. Want to pick it back up at Villa Franca del Bierzo in 2017. Will I be able to continue using the 2015 credential? Will my friend be able to get a credential in Villa Franca?
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    Best arrival point to continue interrupted Camino

    In June 2015, my Camino was interrupted just past Villafranca del Bierza when I fell and broke my hand. I want to come back to finish this coming May/June and wonder if anyone has advice about the best place to fly into and bus connections to Villafranca.
  5. Appalachian

    Buying hiking poles in Biarritz or SJPdP?

    Wow! That was speedy and helpful--thanks very much.
  6. Appalachian

    Buying hiking poles in Biarritz or SJPdP?

    I am flying into Paris with a very short time window to make my connecting flight to Biarritz, so I am hoping not to have to check my pack but rather carry it on the plane with me. I *think* it meets the size restrictions, but I'm guessing that I probably cannot carry on hiking poles. So...I'm...
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    Camino Frances in May-June

    Thanks. This is helpful!
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    Camino Frances in May-June

    What might one expect with regard to weather, number of pilgrims, space at hostels, etc. when walking from Mid-May through June?

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