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    Jarrad replied to the thread Accommodation worries.
    Sooo ... I amend my earlier post. If you look at the current reports from the first section of the Camino, there seems to be many more pilgrims than even in just the past couple of years. This year, I would recommend booking through Pamplona...
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    Jarrad reacted to LTfit's post in the thread Weather on Camino Frances in July? with Like Like.
    How exciting for you guys starting off in 3 weeks! As we all know the weather is quite fickel but my experience in July along the Francés was fantastic. I started off in SJPdP on July 3rd and did not encounter one day of rain - my poncho...
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    Jarrad reacted to jcat's post in the thread Piecemeal camino question with Like Like.
    If you had 6 days I would say Astorga, because I loved it there! The Gronze website shows starting in Foncebadon will get you to Sarriai in 5 stages. Astorga is easy to get to by train, and I'm sure you could bus it to Foncebadon. If you...
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    Jarrad reacted to Tincatinker's post in the thread Taxi? Can they find us in the middle of nowhere? with Haha Haha.
    In my experience if you have cash a taxi driver can find you anywhere. That said local bars are the best resource for taxis, possibly a bed that isn’t on Berking.con and even a drink while you’re waiting for the taxi
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    Jarrad reacted to MichelleElynHogan's post in the thread Accommodation worries with Like Like.
    As a single Senior, just me now, not for everyone, but a Pilgrim never had the opportunity to book ahead. This is a new phenomenon. But, taking the day ahead as it goes, at least provides adventure as well as possibly tasking us to our limits, in...
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    Jarrad reacted to Kathar1na's post in the thread Overcrowded Camino Frances with Like Like.
    Don't be between SJPP and Pamplona during the week before and after the 1st of May. Booking.com availability is an indicator of how busy a town or region is but when Booking.com does not have available and bookable beds this does not mean that...
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    Jarrad reacted to Xago's post in the thread Accommodation worries with Like Like.
    A few weeks ago, contrary to my first idea, I decided to book ahead to Pamplona. I think, It's a bit of a shame, but at the same time it makes the start of the pilgrimage less stressful for me.I can tackle the first stages at my own pace and...
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    Jarrad reacted to davejsy's post in the thread Accommodation worries with Like Like.
    One of my favourite stays, a very basic uninspiring building, right next to a church and run by nuns of the order of Malta. Ideally situated to hit Alto del Perdon at sunrise which is just beautiful. A good choice if the beautiful madness of...
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    Jarrad reacted to DoughnutANZ's post in the thread Accommodation worries with Like Like.
    It is very common to get nervous just before starting your Camino. This isn't necessarily a good reason to change your plans at the last moment. At this time of year, every year, the forum and other Camino web sites get lots of panicked posts...
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    Jarrad reacted to good_old_shoes's post in the thread Accommodation worries with Like Like.
    I am also a solo walking female and don't book if I can avoid it. If you prefer not to make reservations, you could try to walk off-stage until Pamplona, which usually makes it easier to find a bed. Most pilgrims will walk St Jean - (Orisson /...
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