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    Early April and Orisson Refuge

    My husband and I walked the Camino Frances in 2015 and started April 1, that worked out really well for us because we do not like the heat. In the 35 days we had sun, heavy rain, snow, fog, wind and hail. We never booked any albergues and never had a problem and we were slow so always one of the...
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    We can't get hold of the Orrison

    Hello Julia, if you are really worried then take the Valcarlos route which is beautiful also. You will pass some towns before entering Valcarlos to get a snack with your daughter. The municipal albergue in Valcarlos is very nice, warm and great hospitality. The town has shops where you can...
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    What's the weather like on the pyrenees right now?

    We walked the route last year on April 1. The pilgrims office will give you the instructions when you visit them before your journey. Do not be devastated because the Volcarlos route is beautiful. It is for your own safety and the safety of your rescuers. Have a lovely camino.
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    Hotels actual in SJPdP

    We spent the night this past April 1, and we did not book ahead so the pilgrims office booked us into a private room just next door to the office. We payed 25E for a double with breakfast. They are open until 10pm at the pilgrims office and very helpful. maya
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    Just Finished The Camino Frances St Jean To Santiago Some Thoughts

    Well said C clearly. Everyone treks their own camino.
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    Yet another Caminio Movie / Blog 'Epic'.....

    Dear Rob, many thanks for the video. My husband and I were blessed to have done the camino starting April 1, shortly before your journey. Some of the views reminded us of our memories.
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    Prebook a room in Sarria

    Plenty of albergues in Sarria and in April you will not have problems. They have hotels also.
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    Strange sensation on arrival in Santiago and sharing a video

    Thanks for sharing. Happy to know you are all safe and memories to last a life time.
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    Recommended Help with Muscle Pain (DMSO?)

    I have the same problem and felt often the pain on the Camino frances in April. Voltaren did nothing for me. I am not sure what DMSO is, sorry. What helped me but did not find out until 3weeks in is the drink Aquarius which you can buy in any store and every bar. Actually I am at home now and...
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    I Don't Really Like Leon but Mazarife?

    After having a nice lunch in Leon, we continued our walk to Virgen de Camino and the municipal alberque was one of the nicest ones we stayed at.
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    How many rest days did you take & where did you take them?

    We took one rest day in Astorga because we were ill. We did not have any planned.
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    LIVE from the Camino All done: Total was 3850 KMs May-November 2015

    Have a lovely Camino and enjoy Orisson. We could not spend a night in Orisson because the Napolean route was closed the first of April. The shells are lovely. Keep us posted.Maya
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    Tendinitis day 2

    The lesson that we just learned since being back from walking the Camino is drink, drink, drink, do not tie boots too tight or even change the lacing, shorten the stages. Maya
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    Hornillos!

    We recently stayed in San Bol. The dormitory is nice but not much selection in eating and no store is nearby. Maya
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    LIVE from the Camino Bedbugs in Burgos

    We were at the albergue in the beginning of April and never had any problems. It is unfortunate because it is very nice and good location. We did see them the odd time on our 34 day journey and when we did, we just politely left the establishment. Hope you will be lucky never to have them again...
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    Things I wish I'd known before my first Camino...

    Hi Roxanne, I have scarpa boots and have had them for a year. Next week I start my trek at STJPDP to Santiago and will be able to experience them on the Camino. So far I have had no issues. I bought them at MEC Canada. Maya
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    travel recommendations

    Hello Bobby, we are starting our trek on April 1, and we were discussing all our options. We also arrive at 08.30 but we decided to spend the night in Paris and we have booked the TGV to Bayonne the next morning. We did not want to take our chances in case our Air Canada flight would be delayed...
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    Starting on April 2 from SJPP

    Hello Tpmchugh, just saw your posting of the weather for April. I am starting April 1, and that would be great. Where did you find those weather predictions. We are still not sure which route but we will get all the advice from the Pilgrims Office when we arrive in STJPDP. If Orisson is open we...
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    Len's Camino getting close!!

    Our camino is getting closer also. We have a direct flight to Paris from Toronto on March 29 and then the next day we are boarding the train to Bayonne and onto STPDP. We have nothing booked but will spend the night and also see if we can take the Napolean route otherwise the Valcarlos way. Our...
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    LIVE from the Camino Winter pilgrim warning.

    Wishing you and your family safe journey. Hopefully the conditions will improve. Maya

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