Hi Teresa
I am also from California! I'm thinking of walking this route or the Camino Norte at the end of May. I've walked the Camino Frances in 2013 and 2015 and the Camino Portugues in 2014. Best of luck to you!
I have the " Lightfoot Guide to the Via Podiensis" and the Cicerone Guide to The Way of St. James-France. Both look pretty good...hope to use them in summer 2017. Good Luck!
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