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  1. Helge

    What do you wish you had worried less about?

    Last year I walked Saint JeanPdP – Santiago in September. My concern was chafing (blisters), strain pain in my legs and whether I had packed right, even though I had been testing shoes and backpack for a month or two. Furthermore I was unsure if I would get accommodation and enough...
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    Any advice after walking Porto - Santiago de Compostella

    Hello I will walk Porto - SdC starting 30th. of April and I am also considering to do another Camino during May. I am thinking of taking a bus/train from SdC and do another 10 - 14 days walk back to SdC. All good ideas are welcomed ? (Camino, Saint Jean Pied de Port -...
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    The Packa vs Altus Poncho

    Hi. It is called Outdoor Research Helium Working very well to me. Cost in Norway is around 250 Euro. But I normally wear Norrøna Falketind designed for climbing. Too heavy for hiking. Of course more resistant to tear. Cost is around 600- 700 Euro.
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    The Packa vs Altus Poncho

    My very personal opinion, last year on the Camino Frances I used a Fjellreven Poncho (pro) Did not work for me. Too much stress to get it off and on, specially when you are covering the backpack. This year I will for sure use my superlight rain jacket and rain pants, and a raincover to my backpack.
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    Niggling hates (dislikes) on Camino

    By participating in a community like the Camnio we are given a lot. How we value it is of course individual, but here, as in all other "communities", there are both rights and obligations. It's not my Camino, it's ours. What can we give in return to the communinity? Make the experience as good...
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    Inspiring and respectful about "Walking the French way.

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    Shared transport from Pamplona to Saint Jean Pied de Port 26th.August

    Hi I will arrive Pamplona 26th of August (from Barcelona) I plan to take a taxi to SJPDP in the afternoon. Please take contact if you would like to share a taxi, or have any other transport arranged.
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    Some thoughts on the uniqueness of pilgrimage.

    I absolutely don't want to start a hard discussion, but just share some of my thoughts. At least something to reflect on, certainly not necessarily comply to. Maybe think more of them, if you like as possible sub-goals. Each of us is free to have their reasons for making a pilgrimage, but I...
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    Does anyone know of any shorter pilgrimage routes around the world?

    https://pilegrimsleden.no/en/
  10. Helge

    Does anyone know of any shorter pilgrimage routes around the world?

    Perhaps too long, but an alternative. https://pilegrimsleden.no/en/articles/hva-er-pilegrimsleden
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    Footwear advice for May

    I bought my third pair of La Sportiva ultra (white x-mark soles) weeks before the Camino in 2023. They were "exhausted" after the walk. Probably too soft soles, but perfect grip. The shoes were widely used as a preparation. I still had some problems with blisters. This year I've bought two new...
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    Accommodation options on the Camino Portuguese: To book or not to book?

    Hi. Just a question. Do you think Fatima festival will have an impact on accomodation when you are walking from Porto ?
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    Accommodation options on the Camino Portuguese: To book or not to book?

    Prebook or not ? I will start the Portuguese Central the 30th. of April and I have only booked from 29th. in Porto. I like the flexibility to stop after 25 km or 35km depending on the atmosphere, surroundings. That is of course very individual, but the feeling of freedom and impulsivity is to...
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    Travel from Norway to SJPDP

    It was written in English. Auto translate. Will check why ? Even some post comes up in Norwegian ?
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    Travel from Norway to SJPDP

    - Hva er den mest praktiske måten å reise fra Norge til SJPDP ? Noen råd? Prøvde Paris - Bayonne i 2023 Added Ivar, google translate: - What is the most practical way to travel from Norway to SJPDP? Any advice? Tried Paris - Bayonne in 2023
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