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    From just before Burgos - 47 friggin kms to find a bed!!!

    It wouldn't be good publicity for Spain if people started dropping dead as they were forced to push on in search of a bed. Fortunately, it wasn't too hot. Some help, esp amongst non-Spanish speakers, getting a taxi forwards or backwards would have been welcome by the many people scratching their...
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    From just before Burgos - 47 friggin kms to find a bed!!!

    Now it's done, and I'm showered, fed and generally numbed with alcohol, it was great. Fortunately, the weather was cool all day, the rain held off and the terrain was rolling countryside. But sodding 'el. 47kms to Hontanas from the lovely place I stayed last night in Riopico!!! I've booked...
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    Burgos - I need a poncho ....

    Tried and failed. Was outside mundicamino at 11.15, still no one there, notice said opens 10.30. Other shops also closed when should be open. Popped into a few open ones but just had the same as I had. Oh well. Rained again today. Mine half worked. Just think how supreme the Spanish economy...
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    Burgos - I need a poncho ....

    Thanks. Decathlon seem a bit out of town away from the camino. I was hoping someone knew of something on-route? Cheers.
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    Burgos - I need a poncho ....

    So, my €8 poncho from Decathlon has proven itself to be utter sh*** in the rain, esp when windy. Having tight genes 😅, I thought it would be fine. Clearly not. So, I'm currently in an albergue just outside Burgos and will pass through about 10.00am tomorrow. I'd like a 'better' poncho, maybe...
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    Hiking poles on the plane in Santiago!

    It's amazing isn't it, that the airport Santiago can't clearly publicise in writing everywhere what the latest security policy is regarding poles, as it causes such a lot of pain in the bum hang wringing in an industry worth a fortune to Spainish businesses. It's not hard, is it?
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    Be careful with phones.

    I can't believe the number of people who think it's fine to leave $2000 phones charging on the shelf in big busy albergues in the city while they sleep, where probably everyone in the city knows the access code for the door. Fair enough, just, in small village albergues where there are only a...
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    Snoring. AARRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!

    Snoring (another post ...) After 4 days of seriously noisy snorers in albergues, I was getting increasingly drained during the day. At one point, I was thinking whether I can continue, whether I want to, or should have to, use hotels just to be able to sleep (and missing out on albergue life)...
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    LIVE from the Camino LIVE from the Camino de Catalán

    Day 19 - Tiebas to meñeru The albergue is fine in Tiebas with all mod cons. I had a top bunk for the first time this trip. It's a pain but okay now and again. There is a big bar / social club here just up from the albergue, which has great views, and does meals after 8ish. I left just after...
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    LIVE from the Camino LIVE from the Camino de Catalán

    A Spanish chap, who I met on Day 1 just messaged me, to say Puenta de Reina was very busy when he arrived yesterday. People are booking up beds days in advance. This doesn't bode well ...
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    LIVE from the Camino LIVE from the Camino de Catalán

    Day 18 - Lumbia to Tiebas The hotel was very comfy last night. But for some reason, the lovely lady working there couldn't take payment until someone else turned up 'later'. They also only did €24 set meals in the hotel, nothing smaller. In the end, I had a few drinks then it was back to my room...
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    LIVE from the Camino LIVE from the Camino de Catalán

    Day 17 - Undués de Lerda to Lumbia Another evening spent in another beautiful village on a hill! The Aroganés Camino section is really one to put on the list if you've not been to this stretch before. I never realised how gorgeous this area was until the last few days. So many fabulous...
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    LIVE from the Camino LIVE from the Camino de Catalán

    I have a friend staying in the Sanguesa albergue. He is not happy 🥲, cold showers etc. I think I made a very wise choice. Both albergue and restaurant / bar here in Undués de Lerda are exceptional. I could live here 😁.
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    LIVE from the Camino LIVE from the Camino de Catalán

    That's incredibly useful info. Much appreciated. It sounds like you had a good experience volunteering - what a great place to do it, too! I'm now thinking of a visit to the castle and maybe stay in Sanguesa for a night, then possibly the gorge the next day. Or maybe dump the rucksack in the...
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    LIVE from the Camino LIVE from the Camino de Catalán

    Day 16 - Artieda to Undués de Lerda The very friendly and helpful albergue with wonderful attached restaurant in Artieda was excellent. I was in a 4 bed room with magnificent views and the sound of cuckoos cuckooing. Lunch when I arrived yesterday mid afternoon was a wonderful set meal, a green...
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