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Buen Camino
Dear JLK,
I am so happy that you are in Spain safely and headed to Roncesvalles. You have worked so hard the past few years and especially this past year. You deserve every second of this trip. Enjoy every moment and don't waste any time concerning yourself with home. Mom and...
Hello everyone. This is Jlkennedy. A few weeks ago I thought for sure that I was not going to be able to do the Camino this summer, since we have been doing major construction on my house and my wife is now just passing being three months pregnant! But, she and my family have encouraged me to...
Today (June 19 2005) I bought my plane tickets for Spain to do the Camino! I am very excited. I thought for sure that I was not going to be able to go, since the construction is still in progress and is tapping my budget, but alas at the last minute, I found incredibly cheap round trip airfare...
I agree with Peter. Walking to Finistere is the best way to complete the camino. The landscape is very beutiful. When you finally see the ocean, the view can take your breath away. I remember walking out passed the light house onto the rocks, having a drink with the sunset and then burning...
My name is John Kennedy. I live on the south shore of Long Island in New York, USA. I am a 33 year old school teacher (history) and musician. I have done the Camino Frances, three times (1999, 2001 and 2002). I love everything about the Camino de Santiago. It is a wonderful way to get away...
Ivar is correct. Speaking from experience, your feet and the weight of your bag are most important. I suggest you practice walking with a bag heavier than what you will bring to build up some strength and endurance. You could even put a few weights in it. I do this for about three months...
guide book recomendations
The Confraternity of Saint James based in London offers, what I would consider, the best guide books for doing the Camino in English. You can order them on-line form their web-site http://www.csj.org.uk
I first did the Camino in 1999 from Roncevailles to Santiago. I knew nothing about it, other than my friend Matt saying it would be really fun and cheap. I had no idea what I was in for, but I was sold on it. I did it again in 2001 (the same route). I did it again in 2002 with my buddy Jim...
I would like to hear what others have to say about doing the Camino. I have done it three times and plan to do it again this summer. It is a passion I have. Here is a thought; finally getting to Santiago is the ultimate anti-climatic experience. Pilgrims spend many days walking hundreds on...
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