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    Hi all .... I'm a first timer

    How lovely to hear from you and how fantastic to hear that you've been in Fiji. Awesome. Probably just what you needed even more than walking! I've been out for a few more walks. My legs always ache afterwards and now one of my toe nails has gone black! I have realised that it is really...
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    Hi all .... I'm a first timer

    Good on you Mary. I love your attitude. I probably won't see you as I'm thinking about doing the Camino late August beginning of Septmeber, but you never know. So good luck with everything. Buen Camino.
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    First time pilgrim on camino del norte?

    Hi there, I am just wondering how your Camino went? I too am older and am from the school of hard knocks you might say, and want to take on the camino del Norte too. My biggest question is: did you feel/were you safe? I'm walking some time this year, not sure when, but am in training and busy...
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    Hi all .... I'm a first timer

    I like your thinking! Many thanks for the suggestions. I am up for a challenge! Take care Adele
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    Hi all .... I'm a first timer

    I Hi there, I'll do some research on your suggestions. You really know your stuff! I'm impressed! Many thanks, Adele
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    Hi all .... I'm a first timer

    Hi there Gerard and Trish. Went on a nice long walk today. Made my legs ache because I went in my leather tramping boots. Doh! Decided that they would be way too heavy for the Camino, so picked up some Merrell hiking boots at FCO this arvo. Half price so that made me happy. Onto finding a pack...
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    About letting go - post Camino

    I love your words. Totally inspiring. Thank you.
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    Hi all .... I'm a first timer

    Thanks for your reply. I am interested in your plans to walk the Camino Portugues in February. I know that it will be cold and wet at that time of the year. Aren't you worried that the weather will take away some of the pleasure of the walk?
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    Hi all .... I'm a first timer

    Thank you for your kind words. Patience isn't my greatest strength so it will be a challenge for me to take time with my preparation and to walk the Camino later in the year. I want to do it now! Take care Adele
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    Hi all .... I'm a first timer

    Hi Trish, I feel great having made the decision to do the Camino, but I'm not sure I can wait until September even though my head says its the right time to go. I have a strong urge to throw caution to the wind and head over in February or March. How I could afford that is a different matter...
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    Hi all .... I'm a first timer

    Thanks Gerard. Really appreciate you responding so quickly at this difficult time. You've helped me make my decision. Today will be my first training day - going to put my (small) pack on and walk. The first step is going to be hard because I feel so broken inside but I am going to make that...
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    Hi all .... I'm a first timer

    Thanks Gerard. You make a lot of sense. What I am looking for is less of a tourist experience, and more of a walk that will give me peace, reflection and solitude, as well as friendship and companionship. What would really annoy me would be hundreds/thousands of people walking the trail at...
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    Hi all .... I'm a first timer

    Do you think this route would be too crowded? Just wondering if the walk from Lisbon or one of the other routes through France might be less 'touristy' if you know what I mean. I am looking for a combination of solitude and friendship and definitely no scrambling or jostling for beds each day...
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    Hi all .... I'm a first timer

    Thanks Trish. I'll definitely be in touch. My email is adele.caspers@gmail.com. Roll on next year I say!
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    Hi all .... I'm a first timer

    What a small world! Seems like we might be "hitting the trail" at similar times. If I can't get the 3 months off work, I'm seriously considering resigning, it's that important to me. Have you done it before? And thanks for that Palmy contact - Ill send Margaret a message.
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    Hi all .... I'm a first timer

    Hi Trisha, So good to hear back from you! This really is an awesome forum isn't it? I've decided to try for 3 months from mid August as it seems that July and August might be a bit hot and crowded on the trail. The will mean starting the trail roughly at the same time as you! And see Gerard's...
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    Hi all .... I'm a first timer

    Hi there. I have just signed up to this forum and see that we have lots in common. I too am a kiwi, a year older than you at 53, a bit overweight, and have just broken off my engagement with my partner of 12 years due to his infidelity. I am planning on a trip to Europe next year when I can get...

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