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    Making friends when starting the Camino later

    Never hard to make friends here on the Way. People walk at different rates so friends float in and out of groups. Just enjoy the walk at your level and u will always find a friend to enjoy the time with.
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    Travel woes - trapped in Dubai

    I'm in Estrella today on Francis and free boxes are scarse this year. I had towel , face cloth and merono undies taken off line in SJPDP and only replaced with a small travel towel at Municipal albergue here today by the lovely hospidero.
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    LIVE from the Camino Current conditions on the Frances

    Hi, I started from SJPDP on friday last and on reaching Roncevalles that night was told there were 200 more pilgrims than average ie 500 rather than 300 that walked that day and the same the next day I later heard. This may have been due to folk waiting for the good weather arriving Friday and...
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    LIVE from the Camino Current conditions on the Frances

    What is an unbookable bed! In Roncevalles? By the way, Ronce is also fully booked for tonight as we.. now, so I'm told!! Here in SJPDP its wall to wall pilgrims, so by prepared for larger numbers than last week.
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    LIVE from the Camino Current conditions on the Frances

    Well could be a bed race coming up soon. Roncevalles is fully booked for thursday 19th. I'm in SJPDP tonite and lucky to get an xtra night here and cross Pyrenees Friday when better weather predicted.
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    LIVE from the Camino Current conditions on the Frances

    Im on the Ingles Camino at present. Finish Sunday then Tuesday train to Pampalona and depending on weather will bus over to SJPDP on Wednesday or start walking to Santiago from Roncevalles or Pampalona Thursday. Forecast for midweek looking good. Wondering how much colder than here in Presado...
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    New Camino route identified

    Another april 1st! They're coming quick and fast.
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    Sleeping bag or just liner (starting Frances at SJPdP on April 25th)

    I'm also starting from SJPDP on April 17 but planning on only using silk liner. As my Macpac down jacket is longer than average ie half way between hips and knees (I'm very short, 5foot2) I figure I'll use that as well if I'm cold. However I'm interested to know how much your sleeping bag cost...
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    Accommodations suggestions

    I'm wondering why it's considered necessary to book Roncevalles as the albergue there sleeps dozens! Now Zubiri is another problem altogether.
  10. M

    Coming to the Camino Frances, a flood of tour groups

    I visited this church in 2017 on my camino with young Philipp from Germany. We just walked in, looked around and walked out without realizing there was a fee for entrance! I actually enjoyed the house of silence in the town more though. That had a beautiful atomsphere.
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    At What Time of Year or Month Is the Route Napoleon Likely Open

    Generally aprily1st unless there is still lot if snow around or late storm comes through. Closes novemberish for same reason
  12. M

    Received walking permission from my House Master!

    Is this card only for europeans or all travelling seniors ie UK citizens as well.
  13. M

    St Jean to Muxia in 20 days - or less!

    One word for this itenery...WOW! bon camino my friend and enjoy!
  14. M

    No room in the inn? - Coping strategies

    Go to nearest police station and they will help u find a bed...
  15. M

    Bad water

    This has been a reported problem for several years. I was ill here 2017 and a friend back in May this year. Have read of several people getting ill here and have read warnings going back last 10 years!
  16. M

    Coping with change after Sarria - wisdom needed please

    Patience and love. Enjoy Santago.
  17. M

    Help me remember an albergue

    The older albergue had mats on floor even in 2019.
  18. M

    Help me remember an albergue

    Could it be Castro Jerez
  19. M

    LIVE from the Camino swollen painful feet

    U can also have your pack sent ahead which might take pressure off feet.
  20. M

    Pamplona to SdC in 29 days possible?

    I walked 42klms on day on the flat Messeta but had bag sent ahead. That was 2 stages! So u can lengthen a day if necessary like i did to shorten to time available.

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