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    Alternative Route Between Ontón and Castro Urdiales

    My personal favorite between Mioño and Castro also appears on the gronze.com maps. The path follows the coast and offers stunning views as well as the opportunity to avoid walking on pavement.
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    Ruta del Padre Sarmiento - just returned

    Great information. Thank you for sharing. It was the first time I heard about this route.
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    Petos de Ánimas on Caminos — help me find them!

    "As in the box the money rings, the soul from purgatory springs." Guess I do still remember a few things from Lutheran Sunday school all those years ago.
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    Camino Lebaniego: 4 days from San Vicente de la Barquera to the Monastery

    I walked this route along with the Vadiniense last summer. Totally agree with you. For anyone willing and able to do a more physically challenging Camino you will be rewarded with an amazing experience.
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    Is late April too early for Camino Le Puy

    I walked the Chemin Le Puy from mid-August to mid-September. Only 1 day of rain that I can remember. Not sure how hot is too hot for you but definitely no problems with mud and rain later in the season. There are some steep, rocky sections that would be no fun at all to navigate when wet and muddy.
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    Casa da Vila in Piñeiro?

    I stayed there last fall when I walked the Invierno. When I made the reservation they told me to call when I reached a certain location (can't remember the details) and they would give me final directions. When I reached that point and took out my phone to call, I was not able to get a phone...
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    Breaking up the long days

    There is a FB Group specific to this route. You might want to join. There you will find a lot of useful information for your walk.
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    Flying a drone on the camino

    When are you planning to be on the Camino Viejo with your drone? The CV is on my Camino wishlist. I want to be sure to pick a time that's drone-free if possible.
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    Arrived from Camino Lebaniego (June/24)

    I did it alone last year at the age of 71. No bears. No problems. I do agree that it's physically challenging. If you do it allow time to follow it up with the Vadiniense which also offers spectacular beauty.
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    Interesting places to stay over night on the Camino Del Norte

    If you'd like to see authentic prehistoric caves instead of a re-creation then a visit to the Cuevas Tito Bustillo in Ribadesella is recommended. An added bonus is the beach and town which are lovely.
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    Food on Sundays

    I live in Castro Urdiales. On Sunday the only grocery stores open are a Carrefour Express on Camino de Ronda and a fruteria/mini-mercado next to the La Barrera bus stop. Both are in the city center. Restaurants, bars and cafes are generally open.
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    Weather in November on the Frances and the Portugues

    Walked the Portugese Camino from Porto to SDC in late October- November 2022. Heavy rain all except 2 days. Weather is different every year. YMMV. Washing clothes and getting them dry by the next day was a challenge.
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    5 days on the Camino in June/July- looking for recommendations :)

    Since good food and cute villages are 2 things you're looking for and arriving in Santiago isn't a priority, how about San Sebastian-Bilbao on the Camino de Norte.
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    Starting in May on VDLP

    Every year will be different weatherwise. I walked the VDLP in 2018 and didn't start until May 29th. It turned out to be an unusually cool year and I spent more time being too cold rather than too hot which is atypical. There were also still plenty of other people on the route for sharing the...
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    Demographic of VDLP pilgrim in recent years

    When I walked the VDLP in 2018 my recollection is that there were more men than women but not by a lot. There was also a nice mix of ages. A 40-ish gentleman with his 10-year old son, young post-college types, middle-aged couples and retirees like me.
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    Starting the Camino in Bayonne

    Walked it last year in late March. It might be a good idea to check with the places you're thinking of staying to be sure they will be open. A couple of the places I stayed I had to arrange a meeting time to get the key as March is still off-season in that part of the world. Beautiful route...
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    Is Pontevedra a 'must visit' city?

    Personally I would opt for the spa. Unless for some reason you need the services or shopping opportunities that Pontevedra offers. It is a lovely city but not sure I would put it in the 'can't miss' category.
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    LIVE from the Camino 22 km from Rondriso to O Pedrouzo. Heavy rain and flooding

    Huge amounts of rain seem to be happening in many parts of Spain at the moment. Attached is a video from the Camino Aragones showing the river in Canfranc Pueblo.
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    I arrived in Santiago and didn't see a single pilgrim.

    For backpack transfers on the Invierno get in touch with Manuel at Bar Mar in Sobradelo. He is very reasonably priced (6€ per stafe) and reliable. +34 639 24 19 39 via phone or WhatsApp.
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    I arrived in Santiago and didn't see a single pilgrim.

    Finished the Invierno last Tuesday and my experience was the same as the OP. Saw very few people the entire route. For those who seek solitude on their Caminos, the Invierno is the Promised Land.

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