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    Passport stamps

    Hotels will certainly have a stamp (you might need to ask). You can also get stamps from cafes, bars, churches etc.
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    Re: Current Lunch Prices

    Wine is almost always included in the menu del dia. Sometimes even a whole bottle. I haven't walked from Sarria but last year I was paying €11 for a menu del dia in non-touristy Asturias. The bus station in Oviedo did menu del dia with a half-bottle of wine for €13.50.
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    How much cash to take for cash-only Camino purchases

    Most of the time what you need cash for are small purchases. Many cafes have minimum amount for card transactions. Coffees, drinks and snacks are cheap, so it you are travelling alone it can be hard to meet build up a €10 bill before it's time to move on. If you stay at donativo albergues you...
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    Message from the Roncesvalles albergue - a difficult day.

    I don't know about that. There were some comments about naked Germans not long ago!
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    Weight limit on transported bags

    I think it's around 15kg, but you should check the website of the company you intend to use.
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    Is it permissible to skip Sarria to Santiago?

    No.
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    Sending a bag or box from SJPdP to Ivar

    I would think you might be lucky and find at least one English-speaking member of staff at the Correos in Pamplona, but no-one in this forum can really tell. There is no guarantee. Usually in these situations I prepare what I want to say in advance.
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    Voice or data only mobile plans

    How much data you use will depend on what you do with your phone. Personally my data usage wouldn't be any different to what I use at home, because I would use my phone for similar things.
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    Albergue San Andres Zariquiegui

    Google shows reviews from 11 months ago through to 5 months ago. So, it's likely it will be open in April. It was clearly closed for a few years as the older reviews are from 4 years ago.
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    What would you change about the CF - if you could?

    I expect the tour companies would just make their own certificates and people would be happy with that.
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    Sending a bag or box from SJPdP to Ivar

    Or, if you have time, send it from the Correos in Pamplona.
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    Correos Luggage transfer

    The price for the whole journey (paid in advance with as many stops as you need) is much cheaper than paying for each individual stage, especially if you walk shorter stages. I suppose you could just book the whole thing and then only use it as needed. I'm not sure if you would need to notify...
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    What would you change about the CF - if you could?

    Yes, here in Greece, while churches are often locked, there is usually someone in the village who has the key and will open it for you if you ask.
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    Looking for recommendations for lodging only.

    Just make sure you take a good look at the map to see exactly where the accommodation is. Booking.com has a map search facility that you can zoom in, so it's not too difficult.
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    Hotels/private room in November

    It shouldn't be difficult. Usually hotels and pensions have other tourist business so open all year round. Of course if there is a local festival or event, you might have difficulty on a particular date.
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    Camino Irritants

    While the limited emojis used on this forum are generally understandable, I confess that in other contexts I often have no idea what each one is supposed to mean.
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    Where to Buy Prepaid SIM in Leon?

    Gran vía San Marco 2, official Orange shop, near the cathedral.
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    Weather from March to June

    The weather will be variable. Sometimes it will be hot, other times it will pour with rain. Nights will probably be quite cold (depending on what you're used to). Here (Asturias) we had snow the first week of March then the second week was lovely. The last couple of days before the Easter...
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    Under 15km days from Roncevalles to Santo Domingo but not too short OR seeking the perfect distance (for me).

    I don't think you need to measure your actual walking speed. The important thing is how long the walk takes (including stops) because that is what you'll be doing. Anyway, it sounds like you shouldn't have any problem walking 18-22km a day if you need to. Of course, you don't have to do it...
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    Under 15km days from Roncevalles to Santo Domingo but not too short OR seeking the perfect distance (for me).

    You are unlikely to find the perfect length of day every day. When planning I aim for an average distance. Some days longer, some shorter. For instance, some days you will have the choice to walk 11km or 20km. If you insist that all days are less than 15km, your progress will be quite slow. How...

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