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    Zubiri hazardous path

    It was treacherous in 5 Jan 24 when we came through. Pouring rain and gushing water. Took 2 hours for 4 kms. The rocky trail iced up nicely in the cold. Baby steps but managed to get to Zubiri in one piece.
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    Weather in November on the Frances and the Portugues

    I started my 2017 Frances from SJPP on 13 Nov. No issues with albergues being open (and I’ve just got home from the Frances starting 3 January SJPP and no issues with albergues on that one either). Now the weather….who would know! We saw a lot more snow 2017 Nov/Dec than 2024 Jan/Feb. In 2017...
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    Pilgrim's office at SJPDP information - Christmas 2023 to New Years 2024

    I start from SJPP on 3 January. Given Pilgrim Office closed, I think I can get a Credential from Roncesvalles when I arrive there. Not having the SJPP stamp won't affect things.
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    Different gear for winter Camiño

    I start 3 Jan 24 from SJPP. My 2nd winter Camino. 38l pack, 9.2kgs before water and food. Merino base layer long sleeve T-shirt, mid layer zip up, lightweight fleece and gortex jacket. But would have to be -5 C before all of that was needed. I break out in a sweat if I even see a hill! Winter...
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    Christmas 2023 pilgrims, gather here!

    I start 3 January from SJPP on the Frances. My 2nd winter Camino, although this one starting about 7 weeks later than the last. I expect the weather will be different. Anyway, training in full swing and looking forward to it.
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    TV program alert for Aussies

    Or go the Valcarlos route and stay in Valcarlos (14km first day). 1 Nov to 30 April you have to do this anyway as Napoleon closed.
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    The Camino will be waiting...Australians

    I'm not a hot weather walking fan. Winter Camino for me because we then like to stay on for Christmas (we don't get a lot of White Christmas' in Queensland). I'm budgeting on end 2023 for my next Camino.
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    Religious, doubter, seeker, atheist, don't care, tourist, or whatever? Why are you walking?

    I still dont know. I still don't care. I'm just glad I did.
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    Where did you walk ( locally ) in 2021?

    Lots of open, flat country which is green after recent rains and a small town every 20kms or so as you follow an old railway line. I must admit to having a pie at the Pie Shop shown before we started - it felt an appropriate way to kick things off.
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    Where did you walk ( locally ) in 2021?

    I just finished a 3 day, 55km hike in SE Queensland. First time since late 2017 Camino I have broken out the full backpack and lumped 11kgs of gear (we thought camping would be a good idea!) as its been day packs these past few years. Day 1 (20kms) was brutal in 30 degree heat. Easy to forget...
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    Tips for the long distance flyer

    I've decided on some fundamental changes to the way I fly to Europe. Firstly no more going straight through - I'm going to look for flights with a min 8 hour stopover, check into an airport hotel and lie flat on a bed for 6 hours sleep, after a shower, or a swim. I prefer going via Dubai from...
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    A winter camino? Why not!

    I would do it again in winter at a heartbeat. 13 Nov - 17 Dec 2017. Weather obviously varies each year and probably worse later in the season but we had snow at Roncesvalles, Meseta and O'Cebriero. Weather generally magnificant - max 8 degrees C and coldest -8 degrees coming out of Burgos one...
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    What 'Camino' Food do you Now eat at Home?

    Wine is food so Tempranillo. Have taken to Rioja Tempranillo. In fact having a glass right now as I write this. Also bought a paella pan when I got home. Can’t quite get it right it but last few attempts an improvement. And Santiago cake.
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    Walking through cancer. A thread for inspiration.

    Thank you all for sharing your stories. I have been quite affected by them. It’s all still quite raw for me currently. I was due to leave for the Camino Portuguese in March 2020 but my wife was diagnosed with breast cancer last October. If the Camino was a life experience, then the cancer...
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    How much should your donation be ?

    Donativo always raises the question "how much is fair?" I wish they would simply name a price, and take away the indecision factor. It would be easier. We know its 5 euro min at an Albergue and 10 euro for a pilgrim menu, and say 5 euro for breakfast. So anything less than 20 euro is not...
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