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    Repeating the camino - opinions please!

    I've walked the Camino Frances four times (2005, 2007, 2009, and 2017). Each time a little different. Stayed in different towns (which meant walking sections at different times of day, and enjoying them more), albergues, eat in different spots, took alternative routes if they existed. New faces...
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    Again, again..........IRRESPONSIBILITY SOMETI

    Yeah, I was in Lourdes during nasty bout of weather and decided against even starting in St. Jean. I was afraid of crossing the Pyrenees in a snowstorm. I met the 8 or so people that crossed at that time, they were all advised to take the road route (but why would you do otherwise in a...
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    Packing for Late-April Rain

    Hi, You've probably already started, but another idea is to line the inside of your packs with a garbage bag and then put your stuff in the bag. Even if you use a pack cover, sometimes it rains so hard the pack still gets wet. Nice to have the dry clothes at the end of the day ;) I love...
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    Camino in April

    by the way, we had ridiculously nice weather after the snowstorm in the Pyrenees in early March. I started in Pamplona March 8 and until I reached Galicia, we had sun everyday. Some sections were below freezing in the morning, but warmed up quickly. I wasn't expecting that, I was packed for...
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    Camino in April

    I know that you are only supposed to stay one night, but I did find the hospitaleros more lenient in March and April. Several people I had met stayed extra days, many because of injuries such as infected blisters and bum knees, sickness, but also, just being tired. And space isn't at a premium...
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    Best stops, favourite albergues between SJPP - Burgos?

    Even in April, I was finding the private albergues booked, which was unfortunate. I understand why they do it, I guess, but it would be nice if they left a couple beds open for people who don't book ahead. I know some people were saying they made reservations as a back-up plan, but then didn't...
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    Best stops, favourite albergues between SJPP - Burgos?

    Trinidad de Arre was one of my favorite albergues as well. I agree though that you should let the Camino take you where it will. A lot of the charm in the albergues has to do with who else is there. I have always heard good things about Granon, but for whatever reasons have not made it there...
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    Conditions near Pyrenees

    Thank you both. Glad I found a warm jacket. Liz
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    Conditions near Pyrenees

    I saw that some storms passed through Pamplona region last week, anyone know how the trails are? It looked like a lot of flooding and snow, but from the news source (BBC) I couldn't tell where the flooding was. Anyone out there now? Say between Roncesvalles and Puenta la Reina? I did just...
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    Do you remember?

    I loved those sunflowers! I saw a field of them walking up the Alta de Perdon during a torrential rainstorm in 2007, most were happy but the odd sad face was in there.
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    Camino in Late February 2009?

    Hi, I think I'm probably going to walk the Camino Frances for Lent (I've bought the plane ticket, but haven't asked for the time off from work yet) will there be anyone else on the trail? I'm a little nervous about walking alone for so long, I plan on bringing a phone in case of an emergency...
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    Albergue closings

    Javier, Do you know if there are any albergues open between Trinidad de Arre and Obanos in the winter? I was planning on walking from Roncesvalles around the 26 of February (2009). It kinda' depends on how the weather is, if it's really bad I'll start in Pamplona, but trying to figure out...
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    Is there a list of hostals?

    :oops: Sorry for the misspelling of your name! Trinidad de Arre was really nice as well, but would make for a pretty short day. Liz
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    Is there a list of hostals?

    Hi Linda, I never had a problem finding a place to stay and never called ahead. (Was walking in August, as well.) It all worked out somehow. I liked the Confraternity albergue in Rabanal, the parish albergues in both Viana and Longrono, slept on the floor, but had amazing experiences...
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    The priest of San Juan de Ortega (D. José Maria has died)

    Thank you for posting this. Good work Father. Rest in Peace, L
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    How to avoid the "hospedera loca"?

    Hi, I've never had a problem with any hospitaleros/as on either Camino. When I went to Rabe, I couldn't find any albergues open at all and walked back to Tarjados. I've found most of the hospitaleros/as to be pretty wonderful. Wouldn't worry too much about it. I was worried a couple times...
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    Hontanas

    I don't remember it being that bad. I sprained my ankle as soon as I got off the paved road and onto the trail going up toward La Faba. I thought I was going to have to crawl up. I too, thank God for La Faba! (and that it was closer than my guide book said, and that I did not encounter any...
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    memorable refugios

    refugios Trinidad de Arre, just after you cross the bridge, was by far the nicest refugio I stayed in. Had super nice bathrooms. The hospitalero was grumpy and first but then really warmed up. Has a nice walled garden out back and a washing machine. The albergue next to the cathedral in...
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    20 Years Later

    link Thanks for the link. I like the quote from the writer from Portugal, I needed to read that. L
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    'The Pilgrimage' by Paulo Coelho

    The Pilgrimmage I read that years before I went and it's how I first heard of the Camino, dreamt about going for years afterward. I never thought about the chronology being off, but that makes sense, as it took 2-3 long days in the book to go the distance I did in a day. I did not do any of the...

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