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    The Laundromat is my friend

    That's fine if you don't sweat, but in this heat, I'm not sure who would not be sweating after a day out..
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    Spine Fusion Adventure

    Hi Paintboy2.. In March 2018 (at 59 years old), I had a spinal fusion on L4, L5 . In August of that same year, I walked the Camino Frances, (No 2). This was my 2nd back op. I did a Laminectomy 5 years prior to this op. I started in Navarrenx in France. After my op I did loads of physio...
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    📹If it was me, I would not walk the Camino in September

    Thank you Ivar, great advice
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    FREE Kindle copies of TWO BOOKS :)

    Sorry I missed this!
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    "Buff" question for native English speakers

    What about a Camino Buffy? Rather than a Buff.
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    LIVE from the Camino 20 year old Pilgrim FOUND safe and sound

    I believe she has made contact. So all good??
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    Is there currently a long stretch without refreshment or water?

    Let us know where you decide. I am going to be walking from Monday, would love to say hi!
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    Pilgrim in the Shadows

    Any idea when the construction will be finished? I will be there end Sept/Oct. Would love to see this. Also, what time would be the best time to see this?
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    I think I’m ready, but I have a couple of questions...

    Hi Paul, is the Only Pilgrims a web site or an app?
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    Difficulty in making a reservation at Refuge Orisson

    We are booked for the 6th Sept and I know they are full. They also have another place 500m before which is also full. We booked in March so I would say at this late stage they are definitely full. Buen Camino
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    What's a Camino Angel?

    Great initiative. Need a Facebook page as well..
  12. M

    Health issues - am I crazy!?

    Will check that. Tks for bringing it up..
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    Health issues - am I crazy!?

    Thanks everyone for your responses. I will see how I do closer to the time. Just annoyed as the doctor told me I would be able to do the Camino by September. BUT there is still time. Still have a while to go till September! Buen Camino
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    Health issues - am I crazy!?

    I had a spinal fusion 9 weeks ago, and I am still not walking very far. I thought by this stage I would be able to walk at least 6 kilometres. When I walk I have pain in my hip and my groin. I have started swimming and walking in the pool, and also see a Physio once a week. And a biokinetist...
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    How tough is SJPdP to Roncesvalles... Need Advice

    The best advice we got from friends who walked before us was to spend our first night in Orisson. We walked with our packs. We had done lots of training in preparation & it was still tough. Not only the uphill to Orisson but the next day (if you do split it) on the downhill. This is not your...
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    September 2018 who’s going?

    So I am starting from Navarrenx on Monday 3rd September. Will be in Orisson on Thurs 6th September. Hoping to walk to Finesterre.... 2nd Camino Frances. Just loved it the first time xx
  17. M

    Are my feet meant for walking?

    I would also look at your socks Frank. Are you wearing two pairs? In thin inner & a second thicker pair as an outer?
  18. M

    Santiago - Finestere hopefully!

    Hi I'm Maria, Planning to start waking around the 4th September - hopefully all the way to Finestere!
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    September weather and sleeping bags

    Hi there, also from South Africa. I did it with my husband in 2013 mid September. Started in SJPdP and ended in Santiago. Weather was wonderful to start, but it got really cold. Bought long johns and vests and wore gloves to start in the morning. It rained a lot on the 2nd 1/2 so definately...
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    Humbertico

    We did the Camino in 2012 over September, October. Sept was fine but October got really cold. Gloves, scarves, we even bought a vest & long johns! And of course the rain! Some albergues were quite full over the weekends. So make sure you get there early or if you can pre book. We did not find...

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