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albergue list for camino francés, with camping

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LIVE from the Camino My Camino Torres - November 2024
Camino Preparation Guide
The focus is on reducing the risk of failure through being well prepared. 2nd ed.
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    The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
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    Camino Way markers in Bronze
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    Let's Start A Pilgrim's Albergue in Santiago de Compostela!
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    Altus BALI Sleeping bag liner
    Ideal sleeping bag liner whether we want to add a thermal plus to our bag, or if we want to use it alone to sleep in shelters or hostels. Thanks to its mummy shape, it adapts perfectly to our body.

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    • Compostela from Santiago, encompassing walk to Muxia/Finisterre
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    Get a Spanish mobil number + data while on the Camino
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    • Distance certificate for Camino starting on less well known routes outside Spain
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    Is the Camino for the poor??
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    • Takeaways from our first Camino
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