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  1. musicman

    Hotels along the way -

    Hola, I have organised personal and group Caminos for a number of years ,always using this method. First work out your overnight stops. Look at Gronze / Brierley’s guide for accommodation suggestions in your chosen locations. Use Booking.com ( free cancellation) to book - if nothing comes of the...
  2. musicman

    want solitude

    Perhaps you would prefer “ sombre”.
  3. musicman

    want solitude

    Sounds like you would be better off with a retreat. The Camino today is a joyous, inclusive experience.TG.
  4. musicman

    Break O’Cebreiro climb

    Luggage transfer easily arranged with the CORREOS - good website - book abead with Booking.com. Failing that use Brierley’s guide or Google maps for a variety of accommodation.
  5. musicman

    Rough In Planning Support

    I thoroughly enjoy planning,booking and researching all our Caminos ( I lead a group - no fees,friends!). I have discovered so much about seemingly inconsequential hamlets on the Caminos,which add both interest and appreciation of where we are sauntering. We are of a certain vintage and use the...
  6. musicman

    Rough In Planning Support

    Well said!
  7. musicman

    Re: My First Camino

    Not withstanding boots or trail shoes - I use both depending on the terrain/ weather each day - blister prevention is of paramount importance and after a lot of Caminos over the years I swear by Vaseline rubbed into toes,heels and any other sensitive spot. I also put a second smear after Putting...
  8. musicman

    Bag forwarding on the Camino Frances, March/April 2024

    Express Bourricot from SJDPP to Roncesvalles. Correos from there.
  9. musicman

    Correos Luggage transfer

    Contact The Correos through their website- excellent English - country of origin should not be a problem.
  10. musicman

    What would you change about the CF - if you could?

    Being polite I should just call that a quirky suggestion with no possibility of realisation.
  11. musicman

    What would you change about the CF - if you could?

    Absolutely agree - infantile graffiti - few things more annoying.
  12. musicman

    What would you change about the CF - if you could?

    You can change that by not staying in albergues!🤣
  13. musicman

    Bed Race → Astorga to SdC early April

    Bear in mind that you cannot book Donativos ahead if you are thinking of using albergues that is.
  14. musicman

    We made our first reservation for our Camino

    I hope you have as great an experience there and en route as I did in 2022. Buen Camino .
  15. musicman

    Weather on Camino Frances May/June

    Overall,be optimistic but have rainwear in your kit. Last two years the weather was mainly benign and often hot. el meteo ES is a good forecast site. buen Camino
  16. musicman

    Seeking Recommendations for Memorable Stops along the Camino Francés

    Best book I’ve found and used on my Caminos - MOON CAMINO de SANTIAGO by Beebe Bahrami - you’ll be spoilt for choice.
  17. musicman

    Baggage Transfer

    Traditional albergues will not accept luggage; private ones will.
  18. musicman

    From Sarria to Santiago - safety tips and tricks in December

    I would suggest September as the best month weather wise. You will rarely be alone on this most popular of all Camino stages. No keys in albergues except for a locker. Have no fear and Buen Camino.
  19. musicman

    Using Trekking Poles

    after your boots,poles are the most important pieces of kit for successive day walking
  20. musicman

    First time

    Start in St Jean Pied de Port for the ultimate Pelegrin experience.

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