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    Train cancelled from Bayonne?

    I can now consider myself very lucky because I never got this email (else I'm more than positive I'd be just as panicky as so many other folks whos posts we have seen recently on the Forum). As it was I blissfully got off in Bayonne and was promptly shepherded to outside where the bus was...
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    Molinaseca to O Cebreiro stage mess up?

    Villafranca del Bierzo to O Cebreiro is very doable; I actually walked past it to Linares do Rei. Stops at La Faba and OC for some grub and slight rest. While it was tough it was by no means a mess or a nightmare I'm sure you can do it. If need be get an earlier start ( IIRC I hit the road...
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    Women's swimsuit

    🎶Blame Canada!🎶
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    Type of bike for Camino Francés

    I have a friend who did it with e-bike assist and she basically said that it makes all the difference on some of "well known ascends" So there you have it
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    "What a hardcore thru-hiker can learn on the Camino de Santiago"

    Re: above threads about KM0 marker at the Cathedral With all Respect Due to many folks who might think differently perhaps it's a great chance for some of us politely but firmly to remind them of the fact that St.James' tomb is the end of the line. And speaking of that's another thing I didn't...
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    "What a hardcore thru-hiker can learn on the Camino de Santiago"

    As always I fully understand the 'to each his own ' but Tapon article left a very bad taste in my mouth. Quite condescending and a times disrespectful IMHO. One of the things I especially 'liked' was rent a bike but don't go on icky paved roads and rather stick to the Camino path (the same path...
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    "What a hardcore thru-hiker can learn on the Camino de Santiago"

    Here is something else I stumbled upon today: Conflicting Times on Camino de santiago
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    Last minute advice for solo traveler

    What? Really? Only on Camino?! 😆
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    Help: 6 weeks to go

    On the Camino I used some kind of ointment (i.e. Vaseline or SportSalil) as well as roll-on (like deodorant type) Compeed on the blister proper and Injiinji/Darn Tough socks combo. I have heard of Nok from numerous people; actually got my hands on it in Nice last year and will give it a try on...
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    Alternative to Pamplona for overnight

    Somehow I had that feeling...."bozeman" was somewhat of a giveaway 😊
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    Women's swimsuit

    I stayed in 4 Albergues with the pool on Frances. There are plenty more. Tell your daughter to bring her swimwear and enjoy the dips. Totally refreshing and vigorating after a hot day's walk. Buen Camino
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    Last minute advice for solo traveler

    Hello & Welcome 3 words for limited Spanish - Tapas, Orujo & Vino (yu can add Roja Blanco or Verde here for a bit of variety but only as an advance tool to further your Spanish). You can also liberally refer to above post by @Jarrad namely Drink BEFORE you get thirsty! ;) Some words for...
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    Pilgrimage or vacation?

    So if my company uses the terminology PTO (Personal Time Off) then it is clearly NOT a vacation days hence I am clearly NOT vacationing and clearly Pilgrimaging! Phew.... 😓🤪
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    Overcrowded Camino Frances

    @Luiken And wild camping is generally discouraged be it in English or Dutch so I would humbly suggest to revisit your plans
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    Compostela: Electric Bikes Excluded?

    All of th above and to add the unfortunate rise in crime. its very convenient to grab a lady's purse while flying by on one of these contraptions :mad: Just like other Yanks - never heard it. most common phrases I heard are "on your left\right" or "behind you"
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