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    Gareth from Dublin on Camino yesterday.

    Hi Gareth, thanks for the lovely pics. I am in Dublin also, hence my name here! Since France and Spain are on the Red list in Ireland, will you do the 14 day quarantine on return? I presume you will. This virus is going nowhere, Laois, Offaly and Kildare have been shut down now for two weeks...
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    Sarria to Santiago Documentary--The Four Minute Pilgrimage

    I thoroughly enjoyed those clips! Well done. Thank you for posting them.
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    The last 100 km

    Ola, todos! I may be quite wrong, but I'm getting a bit of a judgemental vibe here. But at the same time hearing that the Sarria section can be great fun too. Uplifting even...after many Kms without too many people around! There are many who use the Sarria section for a break, a...
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    It's Different This Year

    I'd say those who bother you with their antics, are probably JUST as bothered by you and YOUR antics that THEY don't like! Such is life. Seeing it from the other perspective might help. But theft and general bad manners are a no no, it is not that hard to be polite and honest, whatever...
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    Just returned from the Camino....Advice to others 60+ years

    Re: Just returned from the Camino....Advice to others 60+ years Really wonderful post cloosh! It is a motivational, inspirational message to many. Thank you.
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    Where are all the Americans???

    If you can do it, and want to do it, you will. US citizens have a tough time of it though, with the short vacation time, and the costs involved. However, I have to say, that in my travels around the U.S., I have met so many decent and friendly people. I was absolutely amazed at the open and...
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    Dragonte route... Looks wonderful. Anyone taken it?

    Thank you all very much for your responses. I will think it out again. The Dragonte looks somewhat formidable! And compared to the rigours of the Napoleon, it seems to be quite remote too, and just, if not more rigorous!! Gunnar... Your videos are fantastic. Thank you for sharing with us. I...
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    Dragonte route... Looks wonderful. Anyone taken it?

    Hi all. I am hoping God Willing to do the Camino F in 2014. I have been reading with great interest the posts by those who have already done the Camino. Lucky you! but primarily those about the Napoleon route over the Pyrenees, which terrified me TBH! Still, no rule says one has to start in...
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    Camino humour

    We're you tempted at all? :D
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    Brierley on Kindle?

    How big is the Brierley book in paper form? Heavy? I plan on doing the Camino in 2014, (and sure enough, God might have other plans!) but.... I will carry an iPhone if all goes well with the Kindle app, amongst others. That is life today. Hard to push back really. I may buy the book. If I...
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    Napoleon Route. Why so few shelters for walkers?

    It must be difficult trying to find a tree to go behind up there! :D
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    Napoleon Route. Why so few shelters for walkers?

    An honest answer, thank you. I still think that unforeseen weather conditions can be very problematic for the not so seasoned hiker. You know, the ordinary Joe doing a first Camino, and suddenly becomes overwhelmed by unforeseen conditions. It is a trail for all. Not just the professional...
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    Napoleon Route. Why so few shelters for walkers?

    From reading accounts here, it would appear that treacherous weather on that route can happen without much warning. So even if a pilgrim was told "yes the weather is good today" they could be caught out nearing the top in driving wind, rain, fog etc. despite their best intentions. I take the...
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    Napoleon Route. Why so few shelters for walkers?

    Hi all, I have been reading the posts here with interest. I am particularly saddened by the death of the pilgrim from Canada just recently. May he rest in peace. Something struck me though, it seems that there is only one small shelter on the Napoleon mountain route. If that is correct, I...
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    A pilgrim has died on the Camino near Roncesvalles - March 2013

    +1
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    What to tell people

    Hi, the advice you have received so far is excellent. Be yourself, prepare, and tell people about it. If I were in the audience, I would like to know how your personal experience went. In other words, all the practicalities can be found here on this site, and elsewhere no doubt. But what most...
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    A pilgrim has died on the Camino near Roncesvalles - March 2013

    That is such a beautiful sentiment. Thank you. This sad incident should be a wake up call for everyone. Especially those who might be full of bravado in difficult conditions. I'm not saying that happened in this case though. May he rest in peace, knowing he died doing what he wanted to do. His...
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    finished my camino

    Hi Denise, I too hope to retire (early) in August 2014, and am hoping to do the Camino in Septembr of that year, God willing. We might see each other. I will be the haggard Lass with two poles being used before I even leave the streets of St Jean de PP! That's how nervous and unsure I am! Just...
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    Any camino stage of at least 100k should get a Compostela!

    I am not speaking about myself. As newfydog says, the passports are far more worthy of the journey made, however long or short. My point is that the whole Compostela business has made the Sarria-Santiago route into a "must do" for those who WANT a Compostela, not necessarily myself. Therefore...
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    Any camino stage of at least 100k should get a Compostela!

    Hi falcon. Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately, I think the "hold back the tourists" has been shown to fail. There are probably more people doing the last 100k than anyone else on the full route. Be that from SJPP, Le Puy, La Plata, and so on. Call me what you will, but I feel the last 100k...

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