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    Private room prices & availability on the Camino Frances outside the big cities?

    Can you give me a rough idea of the average price of a private room on the Camino Frances, outside of the big cities, and the availability (can I arrive in town and find a room or will I need to book in advance) in May?
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    Too late to start preparing & weather in May?

    Should I bring a pair of flip flops (thongs to us Australians) to wear once I arrive at the Albergues after a long day of walking? Or cut down on weight? Can I walk barefoot in the albergues?
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    Too late to start preparing & weather in May?

    Did you use a shampoo bar? I am going to pick up this one before I leave Australia, unless it is better to get one in SJPdP?
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    Too late to start preparing & weather in May?

    The problem is that I would need to pay for laundry every day, or hand wash. Secondly, how will I dry the clothes? Do albergues have drying clothes hanging everywhere? Will someone try to hang their drying underwear on my bunk bed? :confused:
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    Too late to start preparing & weather in May?

    Thanks for all the great answers so far! One more questions: how many pairs of underwear and socks should I bring? I am thinking 4 pairs of each? My plan is to bring 3 t-shirts, 2 pairs of trousers that convert into shorts, and a pair of shorts. Then I will bring a woollen fleece and a...
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    Too late to start preparing & weather in May?

    I will ask about the weather at the Pilgrim's office the day before. I can include a fleece (if I am not already wearing it) in the daypack. Why would I need food though? Doesn't Orisson have food and isn't there a food truck on the mountain somewhere?
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    Too late to start preparing & weather in May?

    I am thinking of buying the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38 because they seem to be more breathable and have more padding on the bottom for road surfaces. I already have some Merrell Moab 2 Ventilator but when I used the same type of shoe in Nepal a few years ago I remember they got tight during the...
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    Too late to start preparing & weather in May?

    With 40 days until I set off for Europe to start my Camino, I am going to walk 10km's per day (on average), so 400km in total. That's half the distance of the French Camino. I will try to walk at least 3 days in a row of 15km+, as suggested above. The minimum I will walk on any given day is 7km...
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    Too late to start preparing & weather in May?

    Is there a store like that in SJPdP? I probably need to get some hiking poles and maybe some last minute stuff before the first stage.
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    How much route planning is actually needed?

    If I take that route do I miss any interesting towns/landmarks? Or are the stops in the last 100km's just unremarkable stopping points?
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    How much route planning is actually needed?

    More info here.
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    How much route planning is actually needed?

    Any tips?
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    Too late to start preparing & weather in May?

    In 2020 I vaguely remember getting the Pilgrim Passport in STPdP. Do I need to give them passport photos, or am I getting confused?
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    Too late to start preparing & weather in May?

    Should I book accommodation for the second night in Zubiri? Looks like there are quite a few options there.
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    Too late to start preparing & weather in May?

    On Napoleon? As opposed to "the route down through the forest"? I didn't realise Napoleon route had 2 paths into Roncesvalles. :confused:
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    Too late to start preparing & weather in May?

    25km's in 7 hours, including a lunch break? That is about 4km per hour (after subtracting some time for the lunch break), mostly uphill... I have accommodation booked and paid for already, but I am doubting I can go up that steep ascent at 4km per hour, including rest and meal breaks!
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    Too late to start preparing & weather in May?

    Thanks for all the replies so far. What time do people typically leave SJPdP for Roncesvalles via the Napoleon route? Is 6am too early? Can I get my Pilgrim Passport the day before?
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    Too late to start preparing & weather in May?

    Apparently I may need to use www.expressbourricot.com for the SJPdP to Roncesvalles section, because I am starting in France?
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    Too late to start preparing & weather in May?

    I've decided to walk from SJPdP to Roncesvalles on Day 1, but I think I will send my backpack ahead to the Roncesvalles albergue. Which company should I use and do I need to arrange the baggage transfer the day before or can I do it in the morning before I set off? Do they have insurance to...
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    Which iPhone app?

    FarOut app's French Camino map is $15 AUD (in Australia), but it gives a free demo for navigating from SJPdP to Pamplona, which will give me enough time to test it out and see if it is worth paying for!

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