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    Catalonia trouble

    I am in Barcelona right now and things are relatively calm although many businesses are closed. Many Catalonian flags hanging in windows. We did see a large demonstration against Catalonian independence but it was mostly peaceful. The police presence is obvious and some of them have automatic...
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    Father Ken, St Francis of Assisi, Sacramento CA

    Just wanted to give shout out to Father Ken, former pastor of my church, St. Francis, Sacramento. He did the French route in 2014 and the Portuguese route this year 2016. A very intelligent, wise and compassionate man, plus a canon lawyer. He is my inspiration to do the French route next year...
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    Sacramento California Pilgrims

    Just wondering how many Sacramento CA pilgrims are out there. God willing I plan to start my El Camino in April 2017. Would be interested in hearing about your journey to Barcelona, which is where I plan to fly into and then take the train to France to start my journey. Or perhaps if you are...
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    Bruddah Iz

    I was in a sandwich shop here in Sacramento and I heard this song playing from Bruddah Iz. BTW it has been 35-40C here for the last few weeks. This song, especially the way Iz does it, embodies the spirit of a journey to the goal over the rainbow much like the journey of the El Camino. At least...
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    Three Irish Guys Play Traditional Spanish Bagpipe Tune

    This is dedicated to all my Spanish brothers and sisters along the El Camino. I don't have any Spanish blood (mostly Irish) that I am aware of, but I am religious so all people in the world are my brothers and sisters. Musicians: 1 John McSherry, low whistle, uilleann pipes; 2 Donal O'Connor...
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    Joan Osborn-One of Us

    This song can be interpreted many ways and this is a great performance by the American singer Joan Osborn. I have some issues with the song since I am a believer and feel that God already was one of us about 2000 years ago, and I don't think he was a slob, but I like the song anyway.
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    El Camino Inspirational Music

    Did a hike in the Lake Tahoe area yesterday, Eagle Lake trailhead, Velma Lakes, Dicks Lake and back. About 15 miles, steep terrain, 1/2 mile on steep downhill with snow. This song was repeating in my mind almost as a mantra, helping me along the hard parts as I imagine it could on the El...
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    Putting Pep in Your Step

    I plan to do the El Camino next April and I wanted to mention a technique which motivates me on some of the 10-1100 ft. peaks, like Freel Peak-look it up on wiki, in the Lake Tahoe area where I go hiking. I put the Uilleann pipes on my device, get into a "zone" and motor up the hill the best I...
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    What are the Alberge beds like?

    I have watched several youtube vids that showed the bunk areas of the Alberges and I am trying to get some idea of what they are like. I have stayed in hostels here in Northern California, so I am assuming they are something like that. Do the bunks have sheets on them or some kind of covering...
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    Another El Camino Song

    Sorry I can't help myself. This one is from a Texas band called Fastball.This song was popular in the U.S. about 10 years ago. The video has nothing to do with the El Camino, but the words fit.
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    Perfect El Camino Song

    Hi Margaret. I have had a few bad days myself, but sometimes another song from Eric Bibb helps me out. Hang in there.
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    Perfect El Camino Song

    You guys have got to hear this song from American gospel singer Eric Bibb. Recorded in a barn in Scotland with world class musicians from America, Ireland, Scotland and England. It doesn't get any better than this.
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    Backpack Recommendation-REI Trail 40

    Alright a local guy. Yes thank you, I did see that vid and I bought the red Trail 40 just like the one in the video. And yes I am familiar with Bruce at the Roseville store and bought the pack there although Bruce wasn't there at the time. They measured my torso length and recommended the...
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    Backpack Recommendation-REI Trail 40

    Saw a backpack at my local Sacramento REI today that I think would be good for the El Camino. It's the REI Trail 40. It has a capacity of 40L which seems to be a good size for the El Camino. One of its best features is that it is a panel loader, so you can completely unzip the main compartment...
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    Albergue Burgos March 22 2016

    Just wanted to say that I am thinking about doing the El Camino and the possibility of bedbugs would not deter me. I do a lot of hiking here in Northern California and routinely spray my hiking pants with Sawyer Permethrin spray which is readily available at REI. I do it for ticks that might...

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