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    Trash on the Caminho

    Thank you so much! I will definitely go to the Donate button on Rebekah's blog.
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    Trash on the Caminho

    This was something that I have been thinking about a lot as I saw quite a bit of trash from Sarria to Santiago this time. While I did pick up some every day, it was not nearly enough and I wished I had more time to spend to actually make a more worthwhile effort in cleaning up along the way. I...
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    Leon to Santiago

    Ullali, it is a tough decision! I think Finistarre and/or Muxia shouldn't be missed. It really does make it feel like the official "end". That said, you can always take a bus day trip to the coast. Many people do that too. So this way you can have more days walking. I spent two nights in Leon...
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    Leon to Santiago

    Hi Ullali! I am actually starting on Sept 6 from Astorga. I had originally planned Leon, but as I have just two weeks, I felt Astorga was a better starting point. I think if you have around 17-20 days starting in Leon is perfect. It's a beautiful city, and you may want to spend an extra day...
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    The new Compostela - certificate of distance travelled

    I had ordered one too and the distance was 775kms from SJPDP (even though I have the photo where I'm standing next to a sign in Ronsesvalles that says 790 to go!) We laugh and call it "Camino Kms" because those last 2kms always ended up being like 5kms more. :D
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    LIVE from the Camino How's the weather?

    From the looks of the forecast- based on historical averages- high 60's during the day and low 50's at night. I am bringing a waterproof shell and a lightweight fuzzy fleece. Can always layer if needed! (Like my profile pic from April of '12- wore everything under my waterproof!) You can see...
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    LIVE from the Camino Missing Person, Please Help - now found

    From the Facebook post- he was on Le Puy and was last seen at Saint-Privat-d'Allier on the 19th. Sending prayers that he will be found safe.
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    Pilgrim Playlists

    MaryLynn! :) Your post reminded me of recording the frogs one morning. They were chirping and shrieking so loudly. (I had totally forgotten about that and now have to go in search of the recordings I made!) I loved the sounds of the Camino but admit, on some tough days, a little Black Eyed Peas...
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    Bloggers

    Wifi is pretty available at both alberges and in the bars along the way. I also have a wordpress self hosted site. You can post via email or through the dashboard for the site. You can also use their app. I would recommend only using an iPhone too. I dragged my netbook with me and while it is...
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    Life after the Camino..

    The "call of the Camino" is very strong. You will go back and finish where you left off. Or maybe you'll start at the beginning again! But just as it gives you what you need, not what you want, it also follows you back to your regular life in so many ways. I was like you- never left home without...
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    Stolen backpack; need email addresses

    So sorry to hear about your loss! How awful! There were some people's email addressees that I didn't have as well and I googled names and looked up photos on Flickr and found several. It was great to reconnect with many of my Camino friends (who then reconnected with others in our little Camino...
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    seeking other walkers leaving SJPP late April 2012

    Leaving NYC on Tuesday for Paris and arriving in SJPDP late next Friday! Starting out on Sunday the 15th. The panic has just set in! Looking forward to meeting up with others! Buen Camino everyone!
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    Municipal Albergue in Leon is closing

    Thank you to everyone that responded to my question. I really had no idea how much to give. I am so glad to know now and can figure it into my days' budgets. Starting in 15 days!
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    Municipal Albergue in Leon is closing

    I agree that one should donate what they can for the donavito but exactly how much or what would be considered appropriate? I have tried to find the answer on the forums but don't really know as a newbie. I don't want to offend anyone but am definitely on a budget. But I also don't mind giving...
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    Who's an expert on getting around Paris?

    I always just take the AF bus from the airport. It's fast and direct. http://videocdn.airfrance.com/cars-airf ... ex_en.html It costs 11.5e drops you right off at Montparnasse. (You can take it from CDG or from Orly) This hotel is in the Latin Quarter and very convenient to the metro. (around...
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