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    LIVE from the Camino Bed bugs in Sarria

    What's the expected protocol for albergues that discover bedbugs? Should they be staying open?
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    LIVE from the Camino Current big wave at beginning of Francés

    @Peterexpatkiwi, having read your post and thought it through, I think you're right, and my initial thoughts of impending doom were perhaps misplaced. I guess my only concern is that the groups who can book out otherwise non-reservable beds in municipal albergues are hopefully not tour groups...
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    LIVE from the Camino Current big wave at beginning of Francés

    I think that's an absolute disaster waiting to happen to the Camino, if it becomes the norm...
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    Three rescues on the Route Napoleon yesterday

    Dare I? Oh what the hell... 🤣
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    Three rescues on the Route Napoleon yesterday

    Unfortunately for us the hut was crammed full with no more room inside, and on the lee side outside (downwind), someone had decided to use it as a toilet, leaving feces out in the open. Quite disgraceful and not somewhere we wanted to stop to rest or for food.
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    Three rescues on the Route Napoleon yesterday

    I walked from Borda to Roncesvalles on Thursday April 18 and it was very cold with high winds, freezing rain/sleet, and very low visibility. We knew the weather was going to be bad, but it was worse than expected. Although well prepared I was still very cold - it was a bit of a catch 22 as I...
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    Snowfall in the Roncesvalles area

    I would love to know what clothing you brought with you @Jomad and what it weighs... I'm still tweaking my gear and want to make sure I have enough to stay warm and dry, but not too much so I can keep my carried weight down.
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    Snowfall in the Roncesvalles area

    @davejsy yes, I expect I'll be continuing this tweaking until the day I fly out from Auckland... 🤔😁
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    Snowfall in the Roncesvalles area

    I'm starting April 17 from SJPP too, and these posts about cold and snow, and similar posts about rain and wind further along the route, have me constantly changing my packing list. Extra merino thermal in, extra merino thermal out; thermal tights in, thermal tights out; lighter weight rain...
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    Weather forecast - YIKES??!

    Thanks @C clearly ! I've had my merino tights in and out several times now lol... I'll bring them and check the forecast once there. I can always send them ahead to Santiago de Compostela with my carry on suitcase and extras if not needed.
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    Weather forecast - YIKES??!

    Getting a ride down to the Valcarlos route due to nasty weather would be AWESOME! In the event that weather looks like packing it in a day or so out, I'll message Laurent and see what he says. Thanks @trecile 👍
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    Weather forecast - YIKES??!

    Ok, so I'm wondering about my packing list again (!), considering the variability of possible weather conditions over the Pyrenees and beyond. I Start my very first Camino from SJPP on April 17. I'm travelling from NZ, so planning a short first day - booked at Borda. If forced to take the...
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    Alternative finish to Camino Frances via Camino Invierno and Sanabres?

    Hi Peregrina 2000, Please don't doubt my appreciation for the knowledge you shared about the Camino Invierno, and the spirit in which it was provided. It certainly sounds like a wonderful route. Peregrino Tom did tug at the old heart strings with his perspective on persevering with the Frances...
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    Alternative finish to Camino Frances via Camino Invierno and Sanabres?

    Dear PT, What you describe is moving and clearly heart felt. I don't want to miss what you describe...those final chapters of what I'm sure will become a most cherished book. You've helped me to decide. I will continue on and complete the Frances and embrace the full experience. Thank you for...
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    Alternative finish to Camino Frances via Camino Invierno and Sanabres?

    Thanks Robo... I do like the "feel" of being remote, but still deciding. I may stay on the Frances and just go with the flow and keep the VDLP and Invierno (or Sanabres) for next time. How's that for the power of positive thinking 😏😉
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    Alternative finish to Camino Frances via Camino Invierno and Sanabres?

    Hey Robo, I've been watching all of your videos of the Invierno - fantastic! It looks lovely and peaceful. I like the solitude but I like people too (just not thousands all at once lol). It's my first Camino so not sure if I should be a purist and just do SJPP to SdC via Sarria, or if I should...
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    Alternative finish to Camino Frances via Camino Invierno and Sanabres?

    Well that sounds fantastic! We may meet up en route! I'm travelling from NZ and it's my first camino too, so we're kind of in the same, er, boat (🤔) there... I'm super excited too. Already packing lol...
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    Alternative finish to Camino Frances via Camino Invierno and Sanabres?

    Hi Peregrina, Many thanks for your reply! Looks like I didn't do a very good search for related threads so will definitely check those out - thanks for the link. I'll see about picking up the relevant Brierley Guidebook - I've received my Frances one from Ivar already. It'll be interesting to...
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    Alternative finish to Camino Frances via Camino Invierno and Sanabres?

    Hola peregrinos, I'm looking at posts about how busy things get from Sarria onward to SDC and I'm wondering has anyone ever detoured from the Camino Frances to the Camino Invierno and then Camino Sanabres and finished via that route? How does the terrain and countryside compare? Which is more...

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