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    Camino Verde from Primitivo ..

    I booked Casa Begnigo just last week for June via WhatsApp- with prompt response On +34 666 27 43 44 I too said I was a pilgrim. Used a short message translated on Google Translate with date I wanted to stay.
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    Hiking poles on the plane in Santiago!

    Dublin airport permits them to be taken through security (it's info buried in their website and twitter). It's very different to Santiago airport which has not allowed them throughfor many years.
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    Cherbourg to Santiago

    I have been doing this in stages since 2021 from Co Fermanagh... switching to the Voie Littoral near Saintes to Biarritz then onto Via Bayona to Burgos. A few others from Ireland have done similar. Just FYI thru Ireland I started on Ulster Way to Blacklion, then the Cavan and Leitrim Ways to...
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    LIVE from the Camino On the Vía Künig

    There is another very recent thread discussing the Via Kunig section in Leon ie route from San Martin/Villadangos to Ponferrada. (nb a reservoir cut the route directly to Villafranca). https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/via-kuenig-leon-sections.86746/#post-1253813 It's still in...
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    Via Künig - Léon Sections

    The Leon section is definitely a project that is early in development so there is limited info. There is apparently some route markings done - there is a pilgrim welcome in Quintanilla, and also accomodation in hostals in Bembimbre. At Branuelas - some have arranged pick up by accomodation (i...
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    Stomach Bug on Meseta

    There are a few stomach bugs that are infectious and easily transmitted, and hard to kill - even alcohol handgel isn't sufficient. In close quarters such bugs can spread easily. I always carry soap with me - so many toilets lack any - but a good hand-wash is important! Contaminated water in...
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    An Aussie on the VF

    Looking forward to your updates - I truly loved walking the VF through France (and eat way too many croissants )
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    To those who brought a tent: How do I keep the total weight down?

    You will probably get plenty of comments to not bring a tent - but I am presuming you have a good reason. Just be aware there are legal issues with wild camping in Spain. I have lightweight tent- but switched out some of the pegs for lighter options. You will need something warmer to sleep in...
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    Passport stamps

    If you want to have a look at some there is a website that collects them https://www.lossellosdelcamino.com/index.php/espana/camino-frances-incluye-caminos-navarro-y-aragones From accomodation, bars, churches, townhalls, tourist offices, post offices...
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    The Camino will provide?

    I have met a few pilgrims walking with no support - and they are honest about it, to them I generally feel some generosity- it is an interesting commitment to walk in such a way. And it is actually a long standing Christian practice to set out with nothing. As for those who claim to have lost...
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    LIVE from the Camino Feels Unpleasantly Busy on the Camino Frances (May Day, 2024)

    Or try the Via Kunig from Las Herrerias to Lugo then camino Verde and onto the Camino Norte. (From Astorga the Camino Manzanal would be extremely quiet!)
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    Accommodation worries

    I am another solo woman - just make sure you have some extra in the budget for a taxi or a hotel night. Also be aware that occasionally you can get caught up in a "bubble", but if you slow down or outrun it things will be easier. In addition to the first couple of days from SJPDP to Pamplona...
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    Accommodations in Jougne

    It may be worth emailing them to find out. I can't provide much help as I camped on the campsite in Hopitaux Neufs. But there used to be another hotel in Jougne - La Poste https://www.hotel-restaurant-laposte1900.fr/hotel-hotel-restaurant-laposte-le-1900.php
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    What to do during long layover in Dublin?

    Definitely jump on bus into the city centre! Kirkie is local and is probably a good source on the bus options- its 15 years since i lived in Dublin. But just to get you started - aircoach goes through a toll tunnel into the city, while Dublin bus no 41 or 16 go on normally roads with multiple...
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    Holed Up With a Nasty Cold

    I am stuck at home with a nasty cold - but at least it's in my own house- though looking out at the first batch of sunny weather we've had in months. But I did come down with a cold on one camino but thankfully after 3 days I felt okay and by end of the week I was back at full steam. Best thing...
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