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    gini007 replied to the thread Oct/Nov.
    I was wondering if there were any other October people out there. Can't wait! Buen Camino to you as well!
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    gini007 replied to the thread Oct/Nov.
    Thanks so much for your response. I really enjoy cold weather and have good gear for it (despite living in south Florida)- so am really looking forward to it for that and so many other reasons. I also wanted to have the more “days of old”...
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    gini007 replied to the thread Oct/Nov.
    Oh that’s a great idea with nominal weight added- Thanks !
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    gini007 reacted to dreaming's post in the thread Oct/Nov with Like Like.
    I walked CF last October, two weeks of sun and two weeks of solid rain. Washers and dryers were expensive. 5 euro each in a lot of places. Good idea to bring a washing bag to place your dirty clothes in making it easier to share washing machine...
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    gini007 reacted to JerryStroebele's post in the thread Oct/Nov with Like Like.
    Bring or buy an umbrella and lightweight gaiters. Buen Camino
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    gini007 reacted to Pafayac's post in the thread Oct/Nov with Like Like.
    I walked from León to Santiago by the end of October, beginning of November: 12 days waking, 12 days raining. Galicia is usually wet, but in fall it is worst. If you can change your mind about starting date, choose another date. Otherwise, do...
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    gini007 replied to the thread Oct/Nov.
    I'll pack my courage and extra socks! Also planning on the Altus Poncho/Jacket. Thank you for the tip on the albergues too - didn't know there was a list - so thats really helpful.
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    gini007 reacted to J Willhaus's post in the thread Oct/Nov with Like Like.
    Most albergues have a place wash clothes by hand and dry them. Many now have washers and dryers now, too and in bigger towns you'll find laundromats if you arevstaying in hotels without pilgrim facilities. Once you get into Galicia, the washers...
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    gini007 reacted to Former member 104756's post in the thread Oct/Nov with Like Like.
    Hi @gini007 I wish you well and think it’s a great time to walk, albeit it with a few extra challenges. We often walk on paths with fewer facilities. One little trick my husband taught me is to put some of those ‘not quite dry’ things in with...
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    gini007 replied to the thread Oct/Nov.
    Thanks - I like the cold for being outdoors - and already excited :)
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