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    Class of 2011

    Hi to all 2011 class members, I plan to walk the Camino from Arles, across the via Toulouse, cross the Somport to Jaca, then onto Santiago. I am scheduled to leave Arles on the 5th of September 2011. I originally wanted to walk further south (the Piedmont Route?) because of my interests in the...
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    Australian Friends of the Camino Inc.

    Janet, Well done all of you who have driven that achievement. Would love to be at the inaugural meeting and being a foodie and having read Dee's book, I would relish the opportunity to hear her speak, but alas, the budget doesn't stretch that far. Best wishes for the 3rd and I look forward to...
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    SE Queensland Pilgrims

    Hi Janet and Doug. The shoe issue is very significant. I was recommended Salomon XA Pros, which became my first failure. NIce shoe but killed my feet. I even ended up with severe inflammation across the front of the lower leg and foot after my first 20km walk, it took two weeks to recover with...
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    SE Queensland Pilgrims

    Janet, is there a dedicated walking path like the GR653 on that more southern route that you referred to? I was particularly interested in walking that route because of my personal interest in the Cathars. I was told that too much of that route was on roads. What can you tell me? Russell
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    SE Queensland Pilgrims

    Hi Peter, Know that area really well, I lived in the appartments next to the Story Bridge/Fosters in 2007. Walked and rode all over that area. I am planning on doing the C Aragon, but I have a question. Should I catch the bus from Accours to Forges d'Abel as suggested or do you recommend...
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    SE Queensland Pilgrims

    Hi to all again. Thanks for the heads up on the weather. It seems like it's a mixed bag, and as much as possible be prepared for almost anything! I have made a point of walking in as many types of weather as possible. I am a little short on snow up here on the Sunshine Coast. I'm not so sure...
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    SE Queensland Pilgrims

    Funny Peter, I wondered when I wrote it if someone would pick up on it. Kaylfrazer, thanks for your feedback, I came across a German company that manufactures a hands free light weight umbrella, desiged for backpackers who want to walk and use two walking poles. Check out this link, click on the...
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    SE Queensland Pilgrims

    Thanks all for your suggestions. I haven't gone down the 'Ortho' track, but will look into it. I noticed this week, after having walked the 26 km last weekend, my feet seemed to handle the 18 km walks much better. Where I was struggling at 15km previously, my feet only became sore at about the...
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    SE Queensland Pilgrims

    Hi to all, I'm new to the site/forum and was wondering if there are any Camino enthusiasts here in SE Queensland, especially around the Sunshine Coast? I am preparing to walk the via Toulouse commencing at Arles, and hopefully, ten weeks later arrive in Santiago de Compostela. I am planning on...
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