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I hope you enjoy whatever you choose, but I'm confused. If you're specifically planning a round trip hike, why do you need a "pilgrim pass"( which I assume is a credencial)? -
KiwiJohn reacted to peterott's post in the thread new hiker from Germany says Buen Camino with
Buen Camino!.
Hello, this is Peter here. I am new in this forum as I've registered due to an adventure I am planning for next year. I don't want to hike a full camino, but rather make a round-trip around Santander. * Santander => San Vicente de la Barquera... -
KiwiJohn reacted to alexwalker's post in the thread Possible daily cost of Camino Frances, single traveler, 9/2024 with
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If you plan to do social dinners, you will most likely have to stay in albergues, not private places. Money saved, that can be used on cold beers. :cool: -
KiwiJohn reacted to trecile's post in the thread Possible daily cost of Camino Frances, single traveler, 9/2024 with Like.
I stayed in quite a few private rooms on the Francés this year. The costs were about 30€ to 45€ for a single private room. Usually with private bath, but sometimes shared. I would add about 20€ to that for food.
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KiwiJohn reacted to SlowCamino2024's post in the thread Possible daily cost of Camino Frances, single traveler, 9/2024 with Like.
I realize this has been discussed in different ways...apologies for redundancy. I might have to economize in some ways when I finally do the Camino Frances, if not Sept 2024 it will be Sept 2025. Requesting feedback from veteran pilgrims. I...
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There are 3 private albergues, within a very short distance of each other, competing for pilgrims on that stage: Pozueta, Gerekiz and Eskerika. Since Gernika has not had budget accommodation for pilgrims for several years, these 3 albergues on...
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Hi everyone! Thought I'd officially join this forum before I start travelling later this month. I'm L from Singapore and will start the Camino Frances on Aug 21st. This is part of a larger 90 day trip around Europe. I'll be coming from Athens...
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Yes, the Camino does wonderful things. At my annual physical in February I weighed about 175 lbs with BP 120/80. The day after I returned from CF, I went to my clinic for treatment for an infected finger. Look what the Camino did for me:
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I’m currently about 2/3 done (just past Astorga). I’m sure I’ve lost weight. Probably 15 pounds by how I feel and how my clothes fit. My Apple Watch is measuring my resting heart rate in the low 50s. And, my legs are looking very toned. But….my...
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I walked Camino Frances in Sept 2018. I had lost over 100 lbs over several years and had progressively trained to get ready for about 2 yrs leading up to going on the Camino. To lose the weight I ate about 1300 cals a day and increased walking...
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