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    BUDGET 2025 - Chemin du Puy (GR65) to Santiago 1 adult 2 kids :)

    Just for reference, Booking.com is unlikely to show accommodation for next year yet, which is why everything is showing as unavailable. You may encounter the same with SNCF and Renfe (regarding trains). Even flights are only usually released a year in advance, not further. That doesn't mean you...
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    Foooooood???

    I usually set off with at least 2 litres of water on me but in this weather I'm upping it to 3 (and I have electrolyte tablets). I guess I'm just being overly cautious because it's a less familiar and less well-travelled route, but yes I'll be carrying more than snackies. Even on the Frances I...
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    Traveling with a cello

    So practical suggestions from a string teacher (and yes, I play cello as well as fiddle): If he really wants to do this: 1) Arrange main bag to be transferred each day, and walk with the cello. Do not trust the cello to the baggage transfer - even if there is no ill intent, it will likely be...
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    Foooooood???

    Hi all. While I'm writing this with my specific Salvador attempt next week in mind, I also think it is more generally relevant so posting here. There are routes less travelled, and there are also sections on the Frances, especially with alternative paths, where the services are few and far...
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    Committing... and transport query?

    I'm more likely to use Bahn.de to find out when the trains run (and all the possible connections that the local country's website doesn't list) and then book through Trainline just for ease and because I already have the app. The Bahn.de trick is really useful for French trains since the SNCF...
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    Committing... and transport query?

    Thanks all, I thought this was likely the case but I wasn't sure since the sites are all different (and the RENFE site itself is even worse than the SNCF one, as we all know - it won't even let me enter a date other than today!).
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    Committing... and transport query?

    So for some context... I started the Camino Frances from St Jean waaaay back in August 2016, and walked to Burgos. In spring of 2018, I did the stretch from Burgos to Leon. It was April, and all indications would have been 'expect weather similar to the UK'. I mercifully checked the forecast -...
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    A call for regulation or permit on the Francés

    I mean, you can get a plenary indulgence by reading the Bible for 30 minutes, provided you fulfil the other requirements... The kicker is being free from all attachment to sin ;-)
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    A call for regulation or permit on the Francés

    There was a discussion... I think last week... on BBC Radio 4 about the introduction of a tourist fee in Venice during peak dates. They were intending to trial it either this year or next year, I can't remember. The proposed fee was only around 5 euros (Italy allows up to 10 euro 'tourist tax')...
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    Hikers / Lamb Wool

    So I'm not a dancer, but I used to play piano for ballet lessons. You may have luck trying dance shops, or similar, since lambs wool is also used by some people in their pointe shoes! And failing that, you will be able to find toepads of various materials. @pwgavin I'm not sure where you're...
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    LIVE from the Camino First time San Salvador, here we go

    Just popping in to say that I've enjoyed reading your notes and they're giving me possible confidence to 'brave' the Salvador in August. I'm still musing on it, but given how busy everyone says the Frances is I'm being more and more convinced that since I've already done the stages to Leon I'd...
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    Hiking Sandals on the Camino

    Another vote for tevas (with socks, yes, I'm a heathen!) in summer. My hiking boots are well worn in and comfortable, so I tend to take both and alternate as needed.
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    Last minute advice for solo traveler

    Most of this is general 'walking' advice: Water, water, water. If you're using a water 'bladder' then I'd suggest also having a bottle with you, which is easier to refill, and saving the bladder water for when the bottle runs out. Most of the fountain water is 'potable' - drinkable (honestly...
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    When do most pilgrims feel like quitting the Camino de Santiago?

    In the "sometimes it makes sense to turn back" vein, a much younger and more naive me once attempted the very badly marked Miquelot trail from Seez to Mont St Michel... in autumn. I got a few days in, having walked through heavy rain and mud that went past my knees, and eventually became...
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    Gear advice for base, mid and top layers for mid April start

    Also a second vote for lightweight longsleeved hiking shirts (in appropriate sunblocking fabric) on hot days.
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    Gear advice for base, mid and top layers for mid April start

    In terms of backpacks? I take a Pathfinder 45. It's basically a 35l rucksack with side, top and bottom pockets bringing it up to 45l when fully expanded, so I guess it's not really 45litres? A few reasons: 1) It's the bag I already had. 2) It's comfortable. I can honestly fit all of my Camino...
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    When do most pilgrims feel like quitting the Camino de Santiago?

    I can't remember exactly where but I think it was my first stint, which was in the height of August, partway through a long day maybe halfway to Burgos? I had developed huge mushy blisters on the underside of my feet, and no amount of tape or changing shoes helped. I grit my teeth and pushed on...
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    Gear advice for base, mid and top layers for mid April start

    With merinos you're probably fine; however I'll point out that in 2018 (yes it was that long ago, then a postgrad and Covid happened, so I've not finished!) I did the stage from Burgos to Leon, and it SNOWED. At one stop, an ambulance had to be called for walkers who were suffering with...
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    Forward planning... ideas?

    Thanks for the links - I've seen a few already. One thing I was concerned about was the huge amount of traffic near the end of the Frances, and I know the Primitivo, while popular, isn't quite as overcrowded (yet). Since I'm determined to walk the whole route, if I'm hopping across I need to...
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    Forward planning... ideas?

    Thanks. I know when Easter is - my holidays work around it since I'm a teacher (not to mention that I'll be in church for three days ;-) ). I'm not talking about doing the Salvador during that time period, just my planned trip from Burgos as far as Leon which will begin on the Sunday...

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