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Smile Camino de Santiago..
for those hardy souls who are planning in walking it.
Albergues Winter opening times attached
Usual Caveat: do your own research or prepare to carry a tent! (or spend heaps in hotels)
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.the clue is in bold...
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I've never walked it but my brother in law cycled much of the northern Spanish part of it some years ago as a family venture - when their kids were in that narrow age band between being old enough to cope and before they left for uni etc. They thoroughly enjoyed it but as money wasn't an issue they did 'spend heaps in hotels' so the worthless penitent element of the exercise was cut to a minimum. They sent us a postcard from Santiago and that ticked off the Camino for me.
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file is password protected

and 'walking' is not it.
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I walked it about three years ago and it was a great experience.
Went alone, met a bloke on the plane out, couple more that night in the pension and pretty soon we had a group of ten that stayed together for thirty days until we reached Santiago.
We still all chat on WhatsApp.
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file is password protected

and 'walking' is not it.
Yes the file is locked to keep inquisitive minds busy :0) in these dark days.
The clue is not the answer but it can... lead to it.
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I've never walked it -
and that ticked off the Camino for me.
Aow B.O.B , what a shame, you'll never understand what you missed until you go. Reconsider going maybe?
Some of lifes' treasures are 'hidden in plain site'. I am glad I went as the way taught me a great deal.
If you allow your mind to be receptive to new lessons, it can be a real eye opener.
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Smile and when someone does figure it out...
Please be and don't spoil it by posting the answer, thanks


Now then...
Anyone worked it out yet? answers by pm please.!
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Bumpety bump!
No budding Alan Turings' here?
it really is not that hard!

If curiosity killed the cat... we're soon going to be overrun with moggies here!
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It seems likely that you'll have to decide whether your goal is to 1) provide information, or 2) offer a puzzle to be solved. If the former, remove the password protection. If the latter, it's possible you're in the wrong forum.

Just my personal opinion, as one who's interested in the information but not in the least tempted to try and solve your puzzle.

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It seems likely that you'll have to decide whether your goal is to 1) provide information, or 2) offer a puzzle to be solved. If the former, remove the password protection. If the latter, it's possible you're in the wrong forum.
Indeed. Actually anyone who wanted the information could probably find it quicker with a google search than fiddling around trying to guess a password.

In any event, I wouldn't recommend doing the Camino in the winter; parts of it are through the mountains and I can't imagine it would be very fun in winter. I would also not do it in summer; not only is it hot as hell, but it is much more crowded, the albergues are full, and people race ahead to get a spot before they fill up. Plus there is apparently a big party crowd. No thanks. I did the Camino in the fall of 2015 and found it to be a great experience, but I would definitely stick with fall or spring.
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Just my personal opinion, as one who's interested in the information but not in the least tempted to try and solve your puzzle.
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I respect your opinion Mark but I do not understand why you bothered to reply, particularly in view of your comment above which speaks volumes!

As I have said before in post #5, this was a brain teaser to while away some time. As it seems to have attracted a mild discontent from an extremely few, the best thing is for me to remove it. Do feel free to delete the entire thread.

Motoreiter is bang on- The winter closure of the crest route is a legal ordinance due to the number of rescues which have taken place. This applies both to the GR65 to Roncesvalles and the GR12 through Ibaneta pass- you have to go through Valcarlos. The closure is usually from Nov 1st to March 32st
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I respect your opinion Mark but I do not understand why you bothered to reply...
I replied because you seemed puzzled by the absence of attempts.

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Do feel free to delete the entire thread.
I see no reason to delete anything, and apologize if it sounded like I did. I was merely offering information which might or might not have been welcome.

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For some reason the original link seems to have disappeared. Anyway below are a few links covering a winter Camino.

A guide to a winter Camino
https://mountainswithmegan.com/camino-invierno-the-ultimate-guide-to-a-winter-camino/#Albergues_in_the_Winter

Albergues in winter - a list
http://www.aprinca.com/alberguesinvierno/

Tips for a winter Camino
https://caminoways.com/top-winter-camino-tips

A forum about the Camino - this section is about winter Caminos
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/albergue-opening-dates.64054/

Anyway, I hope helps people that are interested.
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Toyark, please put the link back in!
thanks - some people are thinking and pondering - a new clue would help!
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There you go
and as for another clue- tricky one due to the simplicity of the password
(and I do not say this because I chose it- it really is...)
But a clue you would like and neurons need feeding so a clue you get!


The journey is not an adventure nor a journey
Only you knows why
...and what you will become when you begin.
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Riddles are always easy if you know the answer - for people that need to know the information when out walking this is not a particularly helpful thread perhaps you may consider removing the password or stating what it is.
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