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    Hi,just to introduce myself....

    Hi there, Like you I am an experienced walker.I actually believe that far too much is made of "training" for a long trek.Long distance walking takes place in your head.As long as a person is reasonably physically fit they can walk long distances.The main thing you need when...
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    rita from los angeles / san francisco

    Hi there, There is a Rita from California listed in the members list,perhaps this could be the girl you are trying to contact. Harry
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    Just to say hello

    Hello Pilar, Yes you are correct that Oviedo to Santiago is much nicer that the Irun-St.Sebastian to Oviedo stretch.As a walk Oviedo to Santiago is good but taken as a whole I feel that the northern route leaves a great deal to be desired.Still everyone to their own.Personally I...
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    Just to say hello

    Hello Deirdre, Thank you for the welcome,it's nice to confirm that there are people out there. Your comment about 24 days being quick merits a reply.Firstly I used to do a great deal of wild-walking in Scotland so I actually found the going fairly easy on the Camino.Mainly...
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    Getting to know you all....

    Hello Kate, I am a 58 yr old Scot now living in France.I walked the Camino from St.Jean this April/May in 24 days.I intentionally pushed on to prove to myself that I could do so following a serious illness(meningitis). On the walk I met many people over 50.I walked for...
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    Departing April 2008

    Hello again,I should have mentioned that I checked out trains and buses from Santiago back to France(I live near Poitiers).I opted for an overnight bus leaving from Santiagoat 11.30pm.This goes direct to Bilboa arriving at about 8.30am,with one toilet stop midway.Change bus at Bilboa to...
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    Departing April 2008

    Hello,I walked the Camino in April/May of this year.I met one couple who had their dog with them.I was especially interested in their experience as I usually walk with my dog,They told me that it was a very big mistake to have brought their dog.Firstly refugios,hostals and hotels as a rule will...
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    Just to say hello

    Hello to anyone who reads this.I am a 58 yr old Scot living in France.I walked the Camino from St.Jean in April/May of this year.I walked alone but was never lonely due to the lovely people from all over the world(or so it seemed) I met on the way. I enjoyed the walk so much that I will be...

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