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    Trekking Pole Use

    I use hiking poles on every hike terrain permitting. I used them a lot on the Camino and found them particulary helpful on steep downhills. Their use significantly reduced the stress on my knees and helped with my stability. I agree with the literature that says the proper use of hiking poles...
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    Guidebooks to Pack

    I used the John Brierely guidebook and found it to be very good. I found it better for the Camino up to Sarria although it was still adequate for the final 100km.
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    Best guide book for the Camino Frances

    I used the John Brierely guide book and found it to be excellent!!
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    Temperature and pace - questions

    I walked from SJPP to Santiago starting last May 18th. I took forty two days to do the pilgrimage so I walked varying distances daily depending on how I felt. These distances ranged from a short day of 10km to a long day of 30km. I used the John Brierely guide book and made a point of...
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    Sleeping Bag or Liner

    I did the Camino Frances last May. I took light sleeping bag and was glad I did. Some alberques have blankets that you could supplement your liner but not all have them. I also took a liner and left it for another pilgrim in Puenta La Reins.
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    Reservations for Orrison

    I stayed at Orisson last May. I used their website to make my reservation. They required me to pay in advance and used PayPal to do so.
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    Can I avoid top bunk?

    I am sixty years old. I did my Camino last May and "Walked in a Relaxed Manner". It took me 42 days from SJPP to Santiago. I stayed in alberques for 40 of those nights and only had a top bunk once. The key for my was to finish early in the day say between 1pm and 2pm and I almost always had...
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    First Time doing the Camino Frances :) Advice needed.

    1) We plan to fly into france, where should we go first? and how do we sign up for the walk I did my Camino starting May 18th last year. I flew to Paris and then took the train to SJPP via Bayonne. This suited me because I wanted to be rested when I started my pilgrimage. I...
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    Finisterre or Muxia

    I finished by Camino on June 28th last summer. After a couple of days in Santiago I took the bus to Finnisterre for four days. I loved Finnisterre. It was a great way to unwind after walking from SJPP to Santiago. The village itself is interesting and there are two beaches there that were great.
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    Finisterre or Muxia

    I finished by Camino on June 28th last summer. After a couple of days in Santiago I took the bus to Finnisterre for four days. I loved Finnisterre. It was a great way to unwind after walking from SJPP to Santiago. The village itself is interesting and there are two beaches there that were great.
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    What is the one Albergue that you would say not to miss

    I agree with a lot of the suggestions made and have one other I would like to add. San Sarurnino in Ventosa was one of the best alberques I stayed in on my recently completed Camino.
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    Alternate route into Burgos

    After reading this thread I looked at John Brierley's website and found that his latest guide for the Camino Frances (7th edition) has this alternate route into Burgos in it and he has posted an update sheet for this stage on the website. Just to note, that I have learned so much about the...
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    To all those starting in May

    I start my first Camino from SJPDP on May 18th. I am 58 years old and celebrating retirement. I am so excited about this pilgrimage it does remind me of being a kid again and along with the excitement, the anxieties echoed in the earlier posts. In my case the excitement far outweighs my anxieties.
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    To all those starting in May

    I start my first Camino from SJPDP on May 18th. I am 58 years old and celebrating retirement. I am so excited about this pilgrimage it does remind me of being a kid again and along with the excitement, the anxieties echoed in the earlier posts. In my case the excitement far outweighs my anxieties.
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    Camino "the French way" in May June

    Hi, The following web site gives the rain stats by month for five cities on the Camino (Pamplona, Logrono, Burgos, Leon, and Santiago). You may find this helpful. http://pilgrim.peterrobins.co.uk/santiago/weather.html Buen Camino!
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    Camping Supplies Store in SJPDP

    Thanks for all your responses!! Looks like I should be able to find the camping stove fuel I am looking for.
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    Camping Supplies Store in SJPDP

    Hi Everyone, This question has probably been asked before so please accept my apologies for asking it again. I would like to buy a small propane fuel cell for my camp stove in SJPDP. I like my morning ginger tea. Is there a store in SJPDP that sells camping supplies like fuel cells? Thanks!!
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    Detours

    Thanks for all these great detour suggestions!! These detours will greatly enhance my Camino experience. Please, keep the ideas coming.
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    The other load in the Camino

    A fascinating thing for me as I prepare for my Camino next May is the process I am going through as I prepare spiritually, mentally and physically for it. This process is a deeply personal thing for me. I am sure it is different for everyone. We are who we are with all our strengths and...
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    Detours

    I am planning to walk the Camino Frances in starting in May from SJPD. I am planning some extra time and want to take some detours off the Camino. I have the John Brierley's guidebook but would like to hear what detours other forum members would recommend.

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