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  1. rglongpre

    Another Camino Book

    Hi all, My wife and I walked the Camino Frances last fall and we will be walking the Camino Portuguese next fall. I have written a book that uses the Camino Frances as the backdrop, a novel that blends mythology, history, and psychology as a small group of pilgrims walk from Saint Jean Pied de...
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    Canadian Pilgrims Sharing a Life's Journey

    Well, our flight tickets are bought and paid for with the result that we will begin the Walk from Saint Jean Pied de Port on August 26th, my wife's 65th birthday. We will celebrate our 44th wedding anniversary two days later. You can follow our story at our blog site at rglongpre.ca/pilgrim/ We...
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    Socks with toes

    I am curious as to people's experiences with either Injiji or Smartwool socks with toes in terms of blister control. I have my baby toes fold under causing blisters regardless o other strategies.
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    Backpack and waist (lumbar) pack

    If I use both lumbar and backpack do both weights need to equal 10% of body weight? I am using the fanny pack to hold camera and quick access to first aid kit. I am hoping that it distributes weight better allowing for an "extra".
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    Second time to blog

    The projected start time for walking is in August 2015. This time I will be walking with my wife celebrating her 65th birthday and our 44th anniversary en route. Until then I will be posting about hiking, training and equipment. Last time I walked in France from Le Puy. Http://rglongpre.ca/pilgrim/
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    Keen CNX Walking Sandals

    I have been looking to replace my walking shoes (Merrill) with walking sandals such as the Keen CNX brand. Would this be a mistake for hiking the camino? http://www.keenfootwear.com/ca/en/produ ... er%20lemon
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    Deep Tissue Massage

    I will be walking from Figeac to Logrono for the second stage of my three stage walk from Le Puy to Santiago. The first stage taught me that I need to get periodic deep tissue massages in order to alleviate hip pain (deteriorating hip joint). Getting older sucks big time. My question - are...
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    Long-Range Planning

    Hi - I know that this is a bit early, but I am excited. My wife has decided to do the Camino Frances with me in the fall of 2014. I walked about a third of the via podiensis (Le Puy route) alone last fall and intend to finish the rest of this later this year. This was the longest stretch of...
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    Planned rest day stops

    Hi all - what are your suggestions for the best stops for planned rest days between SJPdP and SdC? I am hoping to take periodic stops for some R&R along the way. I anticipate leaving SJPdP on October 4th after completing the Le Puy route to SJPdP on October 2nd. buen camino Robert
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    best stops for planned rest days on the Le Puy route

    Hi all - what are your suggestions for the best stops for planned rest days on the Le Puy to SJPdP route? I am hoping to take periodic stops for some R&R along the way. So far I have considered Conques and Moissac. As well, what are your "must stay at" gites/auberges on the route from Le Puy...
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    Anyone starting in Paris on August 31, 2012

    Hi all - just checking to see if there are any others beginning the Camino from Paris on August 31, 2012. I hope to reach SJPdP by October 9th with the intention of continuing on the next day. Robert
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    Pilgrim's passport in Paris and Route via Chartres

    Hi all - I finally booked my flight ticket to Paris (arrive August 30th) and I am wondering where do I get my pilgrim passport in Paris as well as determining where the starting point is in Paris (which church). I am hoping to walk through to Santiago de Compostela before November 15th when I...
  13. rglongpre

    Writing on the journey

    I am a writer, plain and simple. I will be walking for about three months and that is a lot of paper-weight to consider. I blog almost everyday, mostly about the human psyche, Jungian psychology, Buddhism and active imagination while using photographs taken en route. My blogging posts have been...
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    Canadian gypsy

    Hi - as is now obvious, I am a Canadian. I live on the Canadian prairies and have retired from a career of teaching and counselling. I will be doing a "long" walk with the idea of getting to SJPP on about October 1st (or just before). I will be walking solo and sending home postcards and...
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    Vaude Brenta 38L - Walking from either Paris or Puy

    I just have spent a few days trying out various backpacks and finally chose the Vaude Brenta 38 Litre because it fit. I had designs on both Osprey and Deuter but they didn't fit my body all that well. I am a short guy with broad shoulders. I haven't a clue if it will last a journey of about 1500...

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