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    Chickens, Mules and Two Old Fools

    I tried to get this book. It went to the .au site then I googled thre title and went to amazon.m and it said the book isn't available. The reviews are great!
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    Starting in Porto 2 May

    Enjoy. I am older than dirt 2 and I've done 2 Caminos. I would like to try the Jesus Trail. Anybody know much about that?
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    Sharing “camino angel” stories

    My feet are a wreck. I was recovering from cellulitus and had had a rough day. We still had a distance to go and we were walking through hills. At the top of a path sat a pair of Tevas in the middle of the path. My walking partner called to me and told me to try them on. I removed my shoes...
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    Advice to New Walkers: Leave Cherished Items at HOME!

    What a great idea! I an going on a trip and will mark my email address on everything. I never thought of that! And you are right people are more likely to email than call especially when traveling! You are brilliant.
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    No pain, no blessing?

    I hear you. When I walked the Camino I had foot problems after the first week. I walked in pain and people were kind. In Leon I went to a female for help and they recommended a massage therapist. Be was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable. I rested a few days and visited him 2 our 3 times...
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    If you have done both the CP and the CF...

    I have done both and found them very different yet similar. I recommend you fly into Lisbon what a beautiful city! We bused to Fatima and then I to Porto. You can do it in 2 weeks. Bon Caminho
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    What to drink in Spain II

    And the Kas and Coke Zero cost much more than wine or water.
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    Curious about achievability of Camino at 50, slow walker

    Of you bike the Portuguese coastal path is pretty flat. If you walk you can send your bags ahead.
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    Camino Portuguese Lisbon to Santiago

    I will be traveling with a friend. Arriving in Lisbon on the 19th. Alpriate on the 20th, bus or taxi to Fatima on the 21st then porto on the 22nd. I am traveling with a friend who it's celebrating her retirement. I hope we meet up! Bom caminho
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    On the road again: from an old-timer to a new-timer.

    I cut back on my walking a few months. But have been able to do the elliptical and bike. I had a for massage a ffee days ago. That person stretched my foot pout really well. I will go back. I leave in the 18th from NYC. Arrive in Lisbon on tues. in the morning. I wonder ifI should have...
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    Camino Portuguese Lisbon to Santiago

    A friend and I will arrive in Lisbon on the 19th. We plan to be there 2 days then but to Fatima. We will be arriving in Porto on about the 22nd. Which route or routes are you considering?
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    On the road again: from an old-timer to a new-timer.

    Strange twinge your foot. I too have that. I have cut back in my walking and leave 2 weeks from today. Did you consider cortisone? I don't know what to do.
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    Camino Portuguese Lisbon to Santiago

    Hi. I hope we met up at some point during pour Caminos. I walked the Frances in 2014 solo. This time I am walking with a friend. A whole new experience!

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