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  1. CdnDreamer

    Largest Albergue on the Camino Frances

    In 2018 I stayed at the Albergue Ferramenteiro in Portomarin when all the albergues were full. It has 130 beds in ONE room. They make it a little easier to find your bed by dividing up the room with curtains. I felt like I was staying in an army hospital. But it was the first night for all...
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    Walking Camino Frances as a couple

    I am single, but on every camino I have done I have eaten dinner a few times with couples who are walking together. And every couple has been thankful to have someone else to talk to. They seem to have gotten stuck in their own bubble and haven't realized they are missing out on meeting other...
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    Compact Camino Frances - how to choose which etapas to walk vs bus

    One of the most memorable days we had on the camino was a rainy day. I would not have wanted to miss that for the world. My friend and I still talk about that rainy day in 2012 when we couldn't stop laughing. We were absolutely soaked, freezing and happy! I agree with the other posters...
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    Tips for couple of youngters doing the camino Frances in March/April

    Easter is in April so you may need to book a couple of days in advance around that time. There may be a sudden surge in pilgrims for a week or two. Just watch the calendar as you get closer to Easter. If you are going to be in a city Easter weekend you may need to book something or arrive...
  5. CdnDreamer

    On the Camino

    What a beautiful painting. I felt myself relax in response to looking at it. I love the colours - it reminds me of the best days on the camino.
  6. CdnDreamer

    Quick word in praise...

    I dont know. I guess we can ask @ivar and @wisepilgrim.
  7. CdnDreamer

    Quick word in praise...

    Yes - I also have the Camino Places app on my phone. I used it on my camino in June. It is a great app. I found the thread about the Camino Places app: https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/new-free-camino-app-wisely-camino-forum-places.59532 It appears that they have...
  8. CdnDreamer

    Any wild life safety concerns on the French Way??

    Actually I was very disappointed that there wasn't more wildlife to see. My first camino I saw lots of birds and one rabbit. (And it was a nice rabbit - not like the one in Monty Python and the Holy Grail ;))
  9. CdnDreamer

    Help Albergue Santa Cruz in Sahagun

    @Sara_Dhooma has just posted a YouTube video today of arriving at the Albergue Santa Cruz as she finishes the Camino Madrid this week. She gives a little tour of the albergue.
  10. CdnDreamer

    Help Albergue Santa Cruz in Sahagun

    I haven't been to Sahagun yet and it is a place I want to experience. Thank you for letting us know!
  11. CdnDreamer

    Backpack transport after 31st Oct

    I'm glad they are available to help you. You are getting close to the amazing bridge at Hospital de Orbigo. That's one of my favourite things to see on the Frances. Hope you feel better soon. Buen camino!
  12. CdnDreamer

    Roncesvalles Albergue

    When you prepay dinner with the albergue - it is a dinner ticket for either dinner at the Posada or dinner at the other restaurant in town, Casa Sabina. You will be served a pilgrim meal with all the other pilgrims before the restaurants serve regular dinner at the Spanish dinner time. Hotel...
  13. CdnDreamer

    Backpack transport after 31st Oct

    Jacotrans may work all year. They have a website. I believe you can book the whole route or just book them day by day as you need them.
  14. CdnDreamer

    May Camino?

    The longer daylight was so amazing as well. And the days get longer, rather than shorter as you walk. I am sure you will enjoy a May camino!
  15. CdnDreamer

    May Camino?

    My first camino was in Sept/Oct and three years later, in 2015 I walked in April/May. I loved the spring walk, with the beautiful flowers, and the longer daylight hours. In 2015 I had only a couple of days of rain in 42 days of walking. In 2018 I walked the last two weeks of May and first...
  16. CdnDreamer

    Stress with finding accommodation

    It might help to get the Brierley guide and then make sure you stop before or after the end stages in his guide. Those towns are usually quieter and it is easier to find a bed. I'm glad you realize that Zubiri was just one night and the rest of the time it hasn't been that difficult to find a...
  17. CdnDreamer

    I was interviewed on Community TV post-Camino

    Very well done! I really enjoyed the show. Thanks for sharing.
  18. CdnDreamer

    The unpredictable ends of my Camino!

    Thanks for your honesty and letting us know what happened. Take it easy, rest and let your body heal. Next year you can return stronger, wiser and even more thankful that you can finish. And you are right that most people who get hurt on the camino just disappear from the message boards and...
  19. CdnDreamer

    Will the Camino be too crowded at the end of May?

    Last year I walked from Leon to Santiago starting May 29. The hotels were often full, but there was lots of room in the albergues. But it rained every day, so I think the Spaniards cancelled their plans to walk. People who were booked on tours were walking and filling the hotels. We can't...
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    Could this be the answer?

    I will wait for a model with a "trap door" - I don't think I could just get up and start walking :rolleyes:

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