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    I know B.com is a controversial topic and sometimes for good reason. But let me gently push back on "rips off". I worked at an understaffed frequently booked solid Alb. When I was the sole person on duty for the day I had to - Serve breakfast...
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    No stress before a flight! Take a taxi. Order the night before!
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    trecile reacted to Silvermomma's post in the thread 4 and 5 star hotels with Like Like.
    When you ask about which route to take I'm wondering what you are looking for with this trip. Do you want a vacation in Spain which includes the experience of walking into Santiago as pilgrims? (No judgement!) I understand creature comforts, but...
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    trecile reacted to Marbe2's post in the thread 4 and 5 star hotels with Like Like.
    Mike, I would caution using a tour operator unless you are positive about walking distances each day and can change your itinerary when underway. You don’t want to be locked in. Events happen on the Camino. In addition, this particular tour...
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    As mentioned above, and this rule generally does not apply to private albergues.
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    trecile reacted to Dani7's post in the thread Cheating with Like Like.
    Thank you to whoever changed the topic field to « miscellaneous topics » from « safety and security » As a visitor to Spain, my goal is to blend in as much as I can despite the telltale backpack and shell 😆. I would never ask the price for a...
  • trecile
    Absolutely correct. Private albergues are business-run. In addition, due to blister problems, I was once allowed to stay 4 consecutive nights in the municipal albergue in Merida (on the VdlP).
  • trecile
    You can usually stay in private albergues for more than one night, as has already been written here. But be aware, you should know that you still usually have to leave the albergue at 8 a.m. so that it can be cleaned and you can only go back in...
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    trecile reacted to Marbe2's post in the thread Training for CF in September with Like Like.
    Congratulations. My reaction is you are ready now. Why not take a 3-4 days off now. Rest up a bit. Then continue your program till a week before you leave. Stop then. Give your body a chance to recover before starting the Camino!
  • trecile
    This is the correct answer. There's usually no problem spending multiple nights in private albergues, provided they aren't completely booked.

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