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    sleeping pad or not?

    Hi everyone, I asked the question about bringing a sleeping pad back in 2006, and I guess I should have mentioned back then, that I ended up NOT taking one and I'm really glad I didn't. I never needed it as somehow, there was always a bed for me, or a mattress on the floor, or in some cases...
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    I'm getting ready to leave for my 3rd Camino!

    I'm so excited. It was a spontanious decision as I will be in Spain in May. I have walked the entire length of the camino 2x and this time I will walk only about 19 days of it as I have a slight time restriction. I'm starting in Pamplona this time and walking to O Cebreiro where my father...
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    Sorry, but...Where do women pee on the camino...?

    What I always did was when I went reached a town or village and went into a bar for a cafe con leche, I would use their bathroom before I left even if I didn;t think I needed to. When you are on the road and have no choice, find a hidden tree. BUT PLEASE!!!!!! take along a baggie or...
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    uses for a walking stick

    In a recent post, in reference to a question I asked about my old walking stick, someone answered me by saying: “…as for the walking sticks-unless you are a senior citizen and unsteady on your feet why bother?” This really got me thinking, and all I have to say is, it does not...
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    sleeping pad or not?

    Hi everyone, I am getting ready for my 2nd camino (leaving in 2 weeks) and although I already have a packing list from last time (one I know works for me), I will be adding a few things this time, so I have a few questions for those of you who have done the camino already. To add or not to...
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    Advice for Vegetarians

    Hey CHris, I think I'm going to see you in SJPP because I'm leaving on the same day it seems. By the way, I am a vegetarian and I did the camino (the whole thing) 5 years ago and had no real problems. Believe it or not you do get addicted to the tortilla de patata in bocadillos (potato egg...
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    Has the camino become just another trend?

    You're welcome, and GOOD LUCK! I'm so excited for you - only a couple of days left before you start. I am not leaving for a couple more weeks, but I will think of your spirit as I walk in your footsteps. Have a great time and may you learn a lot. Susanne
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    Has the camino become just another trend?

    Hi, One question? Has this friend done the walk himself? I ask because if he has, he wouldn't have said that. Everyone has their own reasons for walking and completing the Camino, but I can honestly tell you that I never met anyone who had a "bad" reason. I did it 5 years ago, but no...
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    Map

    I'm not saying I wouldn't have wanted one, but when I did the walk last time, I never had a map the entire time.. between the yellow arrows and others walking, plus locals along the way, you almost don't need one. Again, that's not to say you shouldn't have one if you can find a lightweight...
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    old walking stick on my 2nd camino

    Hi, Does anyone know if I will have any problems bringing my old and trusty walking stick (the one I used last time and have a sentimental attachment to) on the airplane (checked of course)? I would hate to try and take it and then have to throw it away because the airlines won't let me take...
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    Safety in September/October?

    hi everyone, I walked the Camino in 2001 from France into Santiago and had absolutely no problems. I was walking alone (although you never have to be alone - there are always others around, plus you tend to meet people along the way and they become constant companions if you want them to...
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    Footwear Question

    the importance of good shoes and socks Hi everyone, I am planning my second Camino for September, and having done it in May of 2001, I will tell you, the single most difficult part of the entire Camino for me was: the blisters! It nearly ruined everything for me - and believe it or not, I...

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