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    September Camino 2024

    A great time to walk!
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    Sarria too busy?

    Ive walked the CF from (late September-Oct.) SJPDP to Burgos and Sarria to Santiago (March 2023). Sarria to Santiago: disappointed- scenery drab, most towns not charming, weather horrible that time of year: never again: you asked for opinions….
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    Looking for recommendations for lodging only.

    Perhaps - you may be blessed - as i was … join a local Camino group (i found mine on Facebook) who have used services and/or have walked recently- made reservations in advance and will share their spreadsheet.
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    Sarria to Santiago March 2024

    I was on that stretch in March of this year - 9 days before Easter. Many little cafes, hotels, albergues were closed. The weather was miserable- cold wet rain and windy. Thankfully we had warm hats and glives. A day out of Santiago - the weather cleared it was sunny and beautiful. We had...
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    Should I spend a night in Madrid before heading to Sarria?

    The Plaza’s under major construction and it’s not fun to be there (March 2023)
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    Weather concerns 6/20-6/22

    I read a lot about folks stressing :: understandable … especially if your first time. If you have enough money to take a cab (I did this in March a few days when the weather was absolutely horrible) just know they’re readily available from town to town. The most I ever paid was 35 euro. For me...
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    Booking ahead?

    Don’t be a turkey face! If you don’t want to answer questions or think “us” too needy just move on and don’t be soooooo judge mental just because you know things !
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    Post-Camino Day? Burgos / Zaragoza / Madrid?

    Loved Burgos and Zaragoza - would totally avoid Madrid!
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    Opinions please days 3 - 7; SJPDP to Uterga. Off & short-stage.

    I think this looks great! I love the idea of planning ahead and knowing where you’re spending each night. It gave me a total sense of freedom while walking - spent loads of time in prayer, meditation and just absorbing the absolute beauty!
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    Beds available Sarria to SdC?

    Book ahead…. Depending on what type of accommodations you’re willing to take. I did this walk March 20-29 all places were not open yet and I didn’t want to stay in albergues. Every hotel or B&B or apt I stayed in was fully booked for the season. I read this App a lot - I see many who say it’s...
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    Accommodation Availability

    You’ll find something - good advice to contact establishment directly (even if booking.com says full. Use wise pilgrim app for fuller lists. Try to stay a bit off or away from Bierly book stages.
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    Porta Potties between towns

    Couldn’t state this more stribngly I hope there are NEVER Porto potties on any Camino!! For goodness sake carry a ziplock and some toilet paper. Don’t leave your trace!
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    CF in 2023 versus 2021

    I’ve just finished Sarria to Santiago- the weather wasn’t great many places were closed … every hotel/hostel I stayed in said they are fully booked for the entire season beginning Easter week. I think it’s going to be very crowded and you should book ahead.
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    Memorable Meals

    I don’t judge anyone fine meals in fine restaurants *** it’s what I love most and at 67 thankful that I can afford em!!
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    Astorga

    i have a short stop in astorga -- any great food recommendations and/or special sites to see?
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    Discover the Fabulous Dining Room at Circulo de la Union in Burgos

    I ate outside in September - really “stumbled” upon this place. I was awed by the building and the bathroom was fantastic! I thought for 14 Euros - the full bottle of white wine was superb!
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    Backpacks only policy in Albergues: A common restriction?

    Thank you for this reply. It helped calm me
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    Backpacks only policy in Albergues: A common restriction?

    I too am in a different place in my life and possibly overly sensitive. I have developed physical problems which preclude me from carrying 20 pounds. If this was year 1200 I’d have to use a donkey!! Never mind I am walking MY OWN way and use this forum for great information. And I use (thank God...
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    Camino through the Pyrenees

    Yes that’s the shuttle I used. And it was a very doable walk.
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    Camino through the Pyrenees

    I used the carrier service shuttle (forgot name office conveniently located in SJPDP) to take me from ORISSON back to SJPDP) and next morning back to ORISSON. Then proceeded to Roncessville. Stayed in a one bedroom “apartment “ in Roncessville converted monastery and had best meal on entire...

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