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    LIVE from the Camino Current conditions on the Frances

    The volunteers at the busy pilgrim's office in SJPDP are primarily concerned with the welfare of the pilgrims. As has been pointed out in some recent threads, you can and should do your bit by checking the forecast all by yourself and making sure that if you are walking, you have appropriate...
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    Three rescues on the Route Napoleon yesterday

    Indeed, that poor family got the rough end of it too..
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    Three rescues on the Route Napoleon yesterday

    We have been stereotyped by a particular country for 800 years.. Get over it.
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    Three rescues on the Route Napoleon yesterday

    Exactly.
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    Snow in Navarra, currently, or at least a few hours ago...

    A wise friend reminded me very recently: Don't believe everything you read in the papers'.. Would I listen, am I a fool? I hope not.. yesterday morning I had a good belly full of breakfast, checked the forecast, donned my magic cape and stuck to the quiet N134 rather than lose my way in a...
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    Three rescues on the Route Napoleon yesterday

    A little dusting of it here yesterday, too..
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    News from the Camino

    There is and they are, but you're on a hiding to nothing going against the conservative values of those in power, don't waste your energy. If your ego can handle it, hang back and don't take any of it personally or too seriously.
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    Three rescues on the Route Napoleon yesterday

    Right now, I'm in the beautiful fortified town of Lescar, looking across at the snow caps of the Pyrenees towards that other pass.. the Col du Somport, where I'm headed. It looks pretty as a picture.. and menacing in equal measure. Not somewhere I'd want to be stuck.
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    News from the Camino

    I'm happy to hear Tomas is back greeting pilgrims up at Manjarín. Many (myself included) assumed he was no longer active up there.
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    Between Pamplona and Najera

    Yes, I did cross my mind! Perhaps next time.. Did you?
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    Between Pamplona and Najera

    It's one of the special places for sure.. quirky, rustic and full of atmosphere and character. Helena is a wonderful caring host and cook. But there is really nothing else in Azqueta, you might struggle to amuse yourself for two whole days there. Mind you, you could always amble back down to...
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    Starting on the Camino Frances, not sure which route to take into Santiago (san salvador / primitivo versus invierno)

    Either would be a good choice, and similar in terms of difficulty and scenery, though the Salvador/Primitivo option will take a few days, maybe a week longer. You will also hit the crowded Frances for the last few days. The invierno, will be quieter overall and offers a gentler approach to...
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    Three weeks

    Yes. Start in Burgos.
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    How is San Bol?

    I stayed there last October. Lourdes was hospitalera, very kind.. A giant paella and plenty of wine! Lovely evening, nice small group of pilgrims and no WiFi to distract us... was perfect!
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    WhatsApp…Valcarlos albergue ?

    Why is it obviously not the case?? Not everyone in Spain is using Whatsapp. It is open🙂
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    LIVE from the Camino Sarria to Santiago winter Camino

    Well done all, tough time of the year to take first timers!
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    Meseta

    I think I'm the first to mention these two: San Bol and San Anton stand out for me as special places on the Meseta, where you can literally unplug! It is a short, easy day between the two, leaving you fresh for the early climb after Castrojerez..
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    Pilgrim's office at SJPDP information - Christmas 2023 to New Years 2024

    I did wonder what alternative provisions might be in place for intending pilgrims.. that's good to know, thanks! Joyeux Noël!
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    Pilgrim's office at SJPDP information - Christmas 2023 to New Years 2024

    There appears to be some confusion: @Monasp manages the Pilgrims Office in SJPDP, not the Pilgrims Office in Santiago. The information in the first post refers to the former.
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    friend missing on the Camino - we are trying to get help/information

    Yes indeed. And while making the odd informal enquiry in person about a friend might once in a while glean a positive response from a sympathetic hospi, phoning albergues or making official enquiries about their register is the business of the Guardia Civil. I hope your friend has just gone off...

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