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    Pacemaker Implant Surgery Tomorrow. A New Phase for Future Caminos.

    Wishing you a fast recovery and many miles of walking in your near future. I will keep you in my prayers.
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    Has the dog “policy” on the Camino changed?

    Yes, France is generally friendlier to dogs. While walking the Chemin (2017), I met up with some friends who were camping with their dog in Sauges. We had dinner at a restaurant and brought the dog along. The only thing we were asked was "is the dog in heat?". She wasn't and the owner gave...
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    Le Puy Camino Starting May 27th 2024 - Anyone else walking then?

    I walked from Le Puy in 2017. It was an "accidental pilgrimage", I had stumbled across a $200 round trip ticket to Paris a week before and immediately bought it. My French was rusty at best, and I had little time to brush up-- either speaking French or walking up hills! It was easy to meet up...
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    Getting from Orisson to Roncesvalles

    I would also suggest walking diagonally down the road from side to side, it's slower walking but easier on the knees.
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    San Anton albergue (Castrojeriz) closes till further notice

    Is there a site like go fund me where I can donate? If the grant situation is like the one in the US, they may need and want matching funds.
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    Pilgrimage or vacation?

    Interestingly, my two sisters and I just had our first "Sisters' Adventure", and my older sister asked pointedly what we expect on a vacation. We each had very different takes on "a vacation". My older sister especially. She likes to go to get pampered and not have to arrange things or make...
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    Editing of posts turned off?

    trying now. the road goes ever on and on down from the door where it began The second line was an edit. I am using safari on a MacBook air, running 12.7.4. kate
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    Shower/bathroom etiquette in the albergues?

    I find most Americans are more modest about nudity. Of course, there are variations from family to family and person to person. But overall, I find americans are more modest now than when I was little. For example, when I go camping with teenagers they will take turns changing privately in...
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    Do I take a tent

    He could carry it a few days and decide whether or not it was worth the carry weight. Also, he probably would feel more confident about not bringing it after a few days.
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    Do I take a tent

    You can always take a lightweight tent and then if you don't use it, ship it ahead to Ivar.
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    Shower/bathroom etiquette in the albergues?

    I was a bit worried about this as well, as I was walking with my 13 yo son. But it's really not a big deal. Shower quickly, dress quickly. I turn my back on the room to change my shirt and bra. I changed my underwear when I had more privacy when at the toilet. But others changed in their...
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    Sarria to SDC Poles/sticks?

    Walking sticks can be used for all kinds of fun. My thirteen year old son used his hiking stick to whack dandelion heads off as he walked.
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    SJPDP-orisson in the afternoon

    Mais.... Orisson est en France? ;)
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    SJPDP-orisson in the afternoon

    Ack! The Dinner/Supper/Tea/Lunch confusion! At my grandparents' farm, midday meal was dinner and the largest meal of the day. Supper was in the evening, and smaller (like tea but a bit later). At my parents' house, Dinner was in the evening and the largest meal, and we had lunch at midday...
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    SJPDP-orisson in the afternoon

    It was pretty fogged in when I was at Orisson. :( Evening and morning. Ah well, I just have to go back!
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