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    A College Girl's Camino Packing List

    Hello Pilgrims! I have known that I would walk the Camino ever since I learned about it in my Spanish 3 class junior year in high school. I feel drawn to the Way as if being pulled by a giant cosmic magnet. I had originally planned to walk the Camino Frances the summer after I graduated in...
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    Keen Sandals???

    I'm a Chacos girl! Although they are heavier, I think they make up for their weight with the fantastic arch support, breathability, and comfort. They're great for doubling as a second hiking sandal, for showers, or just for evening wear around the towns. On my Camino, they will definitely be on...
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    Safe to Leave Your Backpack?

    Sorry, but what are "Jacotrans?"
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    Young & Determined

    Just thought I would update! My parents and I have discussed it further and come to a compromise. Instead of walking alone, I will be finding a friend to take the journey with me. This will put my parents' minds at ease, and allow me to share this experience. My dad is even going with me...
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    Safe to Leave Your Backpack?

    Charlesx, I suppose I hadn't thought of leaving my backpack in terms of claiming my bed. I was thinking more along the lines of avoiding robbery. Now that you bring it up, however, it is a good question! On my camino next summer I plan to carry a light sleeping bag, so I will be able to spread...
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    Safe to Leave Your Backpack?

    Hello All! I was just wondering (perhaps naïvely) if it was safe to leave your backpacks on your bed in the albergues in the evening. I would of course remove all of my valuables (cash, credit card, passport, camera, etc.) and just leave the rest. I ask because after a long day of walking, I...
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    Young & Determined

    Kanga: While this is a lovely suggestion, it is unfortunately a bit unrealistic for my family because we would not be able to afford it. As koilife pointed out, this trip is all about my independence and exploring of myself as an individual. It is about "leaving the nest" and becoming my own...
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    Young & Determined

    Thank you all for your feedback! Even just reading through the threads, I am blown away by the camaraderie and support between the pilgrims, so I can only imagine how it will be to actually walk as part of that camino family. All of your advice was great. I am planning to set up a meeting with...
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    Young & Determined

    Hello fellow Pilgrims! My name is Jen and I am from Colorado, USA. I am only 17 and I plan to walk El Camino Frances starting in SJPdP during June of 2015 (right after I graduate from high school.) I recently joined this forum and have already learned so much. My only issue is my parents. They...
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    My First Camino

    Hi Kuriya50 Hello fellow Coloradan! I will also be walking for the first time on El Camino Frances in June of 2015. Maybe I will see you along the way! Buen Camino
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    Class of 2015

    Hello! I plan to walk El Camino Frances in June of 2015, starting in SJPdP, right after I graduate from high school. I first heard about the Camino two years ago, and I just knew that I had to do it. I am new to this forum, but I've been doing a lot of research, and I've already learned a lot! I...
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