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I'm doing the Camino in several trips. Started SJPDP in 2017. Starting again tomorrow at Villafranca, del Bierzo( initially with an alternative route called Ruta Dragonte).
I get the impression that about half of the Albergues are open. It's very quiet. Like you I have backup with some bivy...
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