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    Beds in First Stage Albergues - Current Situation

    Thank you Rold Gold for your post. You reassured me as I start CF soon and its good to get updates from those on the ground. I hope all continues to go well for you.
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    Accommodation worries — Camino Francés

    Thanks Trecile. Thats exactly as it worked for me. They asked me for a credit card number to confirm reservation and then they sent me confirmation in English by email. I think they could see I was struggling with my Spanish.
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    Accommodation worries — Camino Francés

    I made a booking today for later this month in Larrasoana in San Nickolas Albergue. I used WhatsApp in the Wise pilgrim app. There is a template and you just fill in date and name. I got a reply within 10 minutes. All done no worries.
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    Conditions between Astorga and Ponferrada

    I'm in the uk at the moment. Looking at my weather app for your area everything looks fine at the moment. Its showing a band of rain approaching from the west tomorrow. Then Wednesday and Thursday it seems to develop into showers with light snow towards the north of Ponferrada. Its looking very...
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    No room at the inn (Najera)

    Hostal HIspano in Najera is showing availability for tonight on BDC. I have stayed there and found it very good. It is located in a good area 5 mins walk to left just before crossing the river.
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    Portomarin Bridge Closure

    Sometime ago BBC did a very convincing report about the failure of the Spaghetti crop in Italy. They said it was caused by a late frost.
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    Weather in April

    If you check today's weather in north Spain you will see the temperature is in the high teens. Last week it was snowing so this gives you an insight into what everyone is saying. Its a case of finding a happy medium. You can look forward to the cuckoo greeting you on some of the way. In May he...
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    Weather in April

    I started CF on the 19th April. Its a very nice time to start. Very good posts already, all I can add to help you is I can remember being cold at night and also starting in the morning sometimes frost. Quite heavy snow showers at O Cebreiro. It improved after that and was quite warm. I managed...
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    Any recommendations for where to stay in Hornillos and El Burgo Ranero

    I have also stayed at the Meeting Point . It is run by a young couple and I found them very welcoming. The lady helped me to book accommodation for the following night eventhough she was busy. Very nice evening meal, I made some nice friends at the communal meal. Its in a central location with...
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    Hoping to travel to Spain in Feb as an EU citizen arriving from Canada

    Well done in getting your Irish passport as it will open new horizons for you in Europe. There is a lot of uncertainty at the moment because of increasing infections in Spain, France and the UK and indeed Ireland. There is going to be an announcement in the UK tomorrow about new restrictions. I...
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    Lightweight sleeping bag October - November 2020

    To Graham, My flight was from Stanstead. It normally operates daily but like your flights it can change. Whatever I do has to be Covid compliant so there is no question of spending a night in France otherwise you have then to quarantine. I’m now looking at Madrid and then train to Roncesvalles...
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    Lightweight sleeping bag October - November 2020

    Hi Graham, I was due to fly to Biarritz this Sunday, but because of what Ivar has said and the introduction of quarantine in France for travelers from the uk. I now plan to do camino in October. So I think you will not be alone. We must not let grass grow on the camino.
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    Albergue with no Electricity

    Albergue San Nicholas is between Castrojeriz and Formista just before Boadilla del Camino. Details are in Brierley guide. I’ve stopped there for coffee and found it very welcoming.

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