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    Starting St jean de Luz 27 Aug

    Hi I like the idea of walking from the airport in Biarritz to Sebastian. Is there a marked route and how do I find it. Thanks
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    No Room at the Inn 2022 (San Martin Pinario)

    Thank you that information. I was able to contact San Martin Pinario by email and got a booking for two nights end of June in pilgrim room.
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    Reviews of Four Camino-Related Books

    Thanks Todd Agree about Shirley Maclaine’s book but I did enjoy Jack Hitt’s book especially the bit about the mad hospitalero which I thought was too extreme in the The Way. Have just ordered Finding Santiago from Amazon. Too long away from the Camino.
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    Crossing the Pyrenees from Oloron St. Marie, Bedous or Canfranc Estacion: Tips for Starting the Camino Aragones

    Found that really interesting and video presentation so much better. Agree about crossing the Pyrenees. Next June I plan to take the Valcarlos route which in 3 Caminos. I’ve never taken. Then bus to Pamplona and shared ride BlaBlaCar to Jaca. Bus to Canfranc Estacion and walk from there to Punta...
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    Walking With Facet Joint Osteoarthritis

    I have considered all these options for my debilitating facet joint arthritis and despite excruciating pain taking the Napoleon way three years ago (thank you hospitaleros for your help and concern in Roncevalles) I am prepared to soldier on for the Aragones Camino next May. I will walk til I...
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    The Tympanum in Conques- slightly comical, an education

    Congratulations on your son’s excellent exposition of the tympanum at Conques. A credit to his home schooling and what an education to walk from Le Puy to Santiago.
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    That daily shower scramble - a different viewpoint

    Yes I’m enjoying the thread. My shower restores me after along hike. Psychologically. I can deal with the loss of essential oils in order to feel good. Feeling good is important.
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    Pictures of the Aragonés 2019

    Enjoyed that particularly at this time. Music was excellent. Am planning my next Camino on the Aragones and would have loved captions to say where photos were taken. Did recognise the last ones on the Frances. Well done.
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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Be the storm

    I’ve come back again to your discourse because it gives me hope for another Camino. I’ve done three one from Le Puy but now time catches up with me. I’ll be 73 next Camino with a lot of pain from arthritis of the spine. Can I do it. Should I do it?
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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Be the storm

    What a wonderful evaluation of the Camino from so many different perspectives. I have forwarded ‘be the storm’ to my friends who are experiencing difficult times. It has become my mantra. Thank you
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    Walking With Facet Joint Osteoarthritis

    Hi Jill yes I was diagnosed with this condition but I am using exercise to ease the pain. Won’t stop me doing another Camino probably Sept 2021
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    The Introverted Pilgrim

    Well I enjoyed that commentary immensely. I may lie somewhere between introvert and extrovert as we all do. I walk alone. Have been invited to join groups but I still prefer my own thoughts. But then I crave company. So many lovely people I have met on three Camino. Watching the Way. Again and...
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    Bed bugs in Puente la Reina

    Sorry to hear that as I had planned to stay there on my Camino next month. A good albergue to stay in and I hope they can get rid of the pests. My daughters friend inadvertently brought them back to our home after a trip and it was like war trying to get rid of them completely so I do understand...
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    River Route or Aqueduct to Rates from Vila Do Conde

    Hi we took the aquaduct route or tried to and got hopelessly lost. Had to be rescued by a Good Samaritan who took us by car to Rates. Next time we take the coastal route. But it was memorable and either decision will work out in the best Camino tradition!!
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    Les Sentiers Fleuris & Ferme du Barry (Peyre-en-Aubrac)

    Yes I’ve stayed there and enjoyed it and the village. I particularly enjoyed mixing the aligot of potatoes and garlic with the chef. He created a very pleasant atmosphere putting me with English speaking French. My next stop at Lestrade was the best of my LePuy route. A purpose built gite...
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