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    Albergues recommendations?

    If you'll be arriving late enough that you need somewhere to sleep before you start walking, I can highly recommend Hostal Fuente de Rabé. I stayed there in late November 2021 and had a wonderful experience. Super clean, recently updated rooms and the sweetest family you could hope to meet.
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    Bag transport in November

    Just wanted to add that if you encounter anyone with passable English at any of your accomodations or meal stops, you should explain your situation and ask their advice. It may take a few tries, but you'll likely soon meet someone who will make it their mission to get your bag transfer sorted...
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    “Top of the head” question about 100 mile marker

    O Cebreiro would be a great place to start! It's a very scenic little village and the first stop in Galicia on the Camino francés. Just be aware that's it's a lot of downhill to Triacastela, so potentially harder on the knees and feet than the mileage would indicate. Start slow if you can.
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    Rely on wifi or get a data plan?

    I walked using just wifi this past November and March and found it a bit inconvenient at times but not enough so that I'd do anything differently next time. I actually really enjoyed the now rare experience of wondering about something and having no way to immediately look up the answer. Many...
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    Detour Santa María de Eunate to Ermita de Nuestra Señora de Arnotegui?

    Apologies for the very slow reply - I just noticed how to see replies to past posts. I turned off onto the footpath to Puente la Reina before hitting the main road, so I didn't see whether there was similar signage in the opposite direction.
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    Camino Shell Directions

    This definitely shows how important a first exposure is in interpreting a symbol. I have a hard time conceiving of the "back" of the shell pointing toward anything! Apparently my first Camino in 2004 was very formative, but I can see now that most towns and pilgrims view the symbol differently...
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    Camino Shell Directions

    Agreed, I was only confused when there weren't any arrows.
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    Camino Shell Directions

    Absolutely, I used the Wise Pilgrim app (without cell service in Spain) and was very happy for the confirmation when the markings were ambiguous!
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    Camino Shell Directions

    Thanks for this! I haven't spent much time in Galicia for nearly two decades so haven't seen these new markers yet. But I'll hopefully be there in less than a month!
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    Camino Shell Directions

    Very interesting -- thanks for sharing! Although I've spent much more time in León than anywhere else in Spain, this part seemed a bit odd: "Este Grupo de Trabajo, presidido por la Comunidad de Castilla y León, está compuesto por los Directores Generales competentes en materia de turismo o...
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    Extra day if you're not a city person

    I think it's wonderful to have an extra day, or as many as possible, in the bank and awaiting a spot that speaks to you in that moment. You'll have all the great suggestions from this thread in the back of your mind and can spend extra time wherever seems right. At least for me, my favorite...
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    Camino Shell Directions

    So... after several forum searches, I think I've figured it out but would appreciate confirmation. When I started walking from Pamplona in November, I was very confused because the shells and arrows sometimes seemed to be pointing in opposite directions. Apparently, I had deeply internalized...
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    Doing the Logrono Tapas Crawl by Oneself

    Just wanted to agree that you can certainly tapear with the after work crowd rather than the night on the town crowd if you're hoping for an early night. 😊
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    Budget considerations for 2022

    Also keep in mind that if you're looking at prices on any kind of booking website, you're likely looking at a price that has been increased to cover credit card or other third party fees. I paid 7-12 euros (cash) for dorm beds in Nov 2021.
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    Exploring Route Variants on the Camino Frances: Natural and Historical Highlights

    When I walked this way in Nov 2021, the turnoff from the main route after Irache and the entire path to Luquin and onward to Los Arcos were well marked, so wayfinding should be easier now. I loved this beautiful walk through the woods, followed by great views across the valley. I found the same...
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    Sahagún to Santiago in March 2022

    Definitely -- I had my eye on the Roman road and am very happy to have a personal recommendation! :) Whether it's one day or two will mostly depend on what time I get to Sahagún.
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    Sahagún to Santiago in March 2022

    Any tips for walking from Sahagún to Santiago in March? I've read all posts with March in the title and imagine that it will be similar to my late November walk from Pamplona to Sahagún in terms of what is open, but I'd love to read any additional thoughts. I assume it will be wet, but at...
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    Belorado to maybe Sarria: itinerary ideas?

    Hostal La Fuente de Rabé in Rabé de las Calzadas was one of my best stays when I walked Pamplona to Sahagún earlier this month -- completely recommend! The whole family was lovely and the room was great. Breakfast was included, and they put out the full spread even though I was the only guest...
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    Snowing in Leon right now…

    Snowy walk from Castrojeriz to Frómista on Wednesday (24 Nov) ❄️
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    Detour Santa María de Eunate to Ermita de Nuestra Señora de Arnotegui?

    So... this was a great detour! The trail from Eunate to Arnotegui was very scenic and easy enough to follow. Imagine my surprise when, after our discussion and some internet research into this seemingly obscure detour, there was a giant signboard describing the route in the Eunate parking lot...

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