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    Things I lost on the Camino

    Lost a pair of pants in Pamplona. Left them over the bathroom door. Lost a backpack I was using at night. It tucked in to a 2x2" pouch. Frustrating to lose what little I had.
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    New Camino documentary

    I saw the documentary in Scottsdale last weekend. It was far more realistic and beautiful than The Way. We stayed for the director's comments which proved very interesting. I highly recommend you see this documentary if you get the chance. The movie was filmed in April/May so the scenery is...
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    How many women 55+ walk from SJPdP to Sant.

    I feel very strongly that age has nothing to do with it.I saw people of every age suffering from the same injuries and I saw people of every age doing very well walking very far distances every day. I think it has more to do with attitude, determination, focus, and way you want to experience the...
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    Reiterate best forum advice

    We stayed between the stages for the first part of the Camino but then met people we wanted to be with at the end of the day so stayed their route. Left SJPP May 30 - Some of the albergues or towns we stayed in between stages from SJPP were: Obanos - Usda priv.; Villamayor de Monjardin at the...
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    St. Jean to Santiago May 30-June 30

    He is an Eagle Scout and loves backpacking so he enjoyed it a great deal. He is 18 and was able to enjoy a beer and vino tinto with me as well :D He enjoyed the walking but also the international experience. I am hoping the memories of the Camino will be something we will be able to share over a...
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    Pilgrim blessings and church services

    I just returned July 5, 2013 and I asked at the albergue is there was a pilgrim's Mass and they would let me know the time and place. There were many along the way usually at 6 or 8 PM. I think at every pilgrim Mass they asked the pilgrim's to come up for a blessing. The priests would ask you to...
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    It's Different This Year

    I returned from walking from SJPP to Santiago on July 5. This was my experience in the albergues: noise starts at 5:30 AM usually without regard to anyone who wanted to sleep later. The headlamps were on, talking, and banging their gear around. Many nights people had to "shush" people up who...
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    Cost Estimates for the Camino Frances

    I will send you our itinerary by private message so not to muddy up the subject line. :D
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    Will 32 days be enough to also do finisterre and muxia?

    I'm a 57 year old woman and I planned to walk from SJPP to Santiago in 33 days without a rest day. I ended up walking to Santiago in 31 days without a rest day. I didn't have any injuries. I probably would have taken one extra day but after Leon I met some people I wanted to see at the end of...
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    Post Camino blues

    My son, Will, and I returned to Arizona July 5. We walked from SJPP May 30 and finished in Santiago June 30. I, too, find myself on the Forum, looking over my notes and pictures, connecting with people here to tell my stories. One thing that I find curious on the Forum and on the Camino is...
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    Cost Estimates for the Camino Frances

    I returned July 5 after 32 days walking from St. Jean to Santiago. I stayed in albergues--some municipal but mostly private. I usually ate the evening pilgrim meal but sometimes made a sandwich from the grocery store. Sometimes there isn't a choice on albergues because the cheaper ones are full...
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    Going up - or going down!

    I didn't have trekking poles and loved the quiet. I was so tired of people trying to tell me to use trekking poles as they nursed their sore ankles, knees, and blistered feet as I walked without injury. Don't get me started with the clacking clacking clacking along the way. Zig zag helps but...
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    A few questions before leaving

    I've just returned and I'm always amazed that people continually talk about being able to buy what you need. Often stores are closed when you walk through town. He is walking in the summer so needs plenty of water to prevent blisters and keep the muscles hydrated. Check weather reports before...
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    St. Jean to Santiago May 30-June 30

    I'm 57 and traveled with my 18 year-old son. It was an experience I will never forget. What would I have left at home: sleeping mat, Steripen to disenfect water, and perhaps my sleeping bag and brought a liner instead, journal but brought paper to write on to save weight, ... What was I so glad...
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    Did you find all my camino money over 1000 euro on 12 /13 ju

    Is this Claire that met Will and me in the town where you fainted after dinner? If so, I'm so glad to hear from you. I can attest it was a difficult struggle for Claire but she kept on. I admire your tenacity with all the problems you went through. You are one of my fond memories of the Camino...
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    Madrid to St. Jean?

    My son and I arrive at the Madrid airport May 29 and plan on taking the bus at 10:45 to Pamplona. Perhaps you would be interested in helping to share a taxi to St. Jean?
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    bathrooms along the Camino Frances and bed clothes

    Ladies, where did you go to the bathroom? What did you wear to bed?

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