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    Not a walker/hiker

    Many do walk it alone from what I see, but they all seem to say there were others within sight. "All alone" is when you are completely by yourself (no other pilgrim for miles) and women are more vulnerable than men. This happens around the world and the Camino de Santiago is no exception (though...
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    Not a walker/hiker

    Hi Elaine, I'm 68, do bursts of some rough trails, but on the Camino Frances, I will walk some, bus some. You don't have to punish yourself and you are not in competition with anyone. Take breaks often, preferable with someone who does the same (don't even think about walking all alone). I'm...
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    Hat or No Hat? That is the question!

    Didn't know what a Tilley was. Kind of like a Trilby without the tril. I'm not Canadian, so I guess I'll live when I wear mine :)
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    Hat or No Hat? That is the question!

    I have an Orvis packable hat I take with me everywhere. The brim is wide enough to keep the rain off, provide shade and stop the light hitting my face so I don't get reflection on the screen of my digital camera. I mistreat it and it's never let me down. Warm in the cold, fine in the sun and...
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    6.5 kilos including water

    To give you an idea of water. I did 14 miles on a trail that's 8+ times rougher than the Camino Frances, carrying around 13lbs (6 kilos). All uphill at 20-50 degree climbs with extremely rough ground and one or two level spots. Temperature around 34C. Speed 1-3 miles per hour - 6 hours including...
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    A word of thanks

    Hi, I want to thank those who have given input for my trip to the Camino de Santiago, which will take place in September. You've been a real help. I shall be treating this first time as a sort of foray, beginning at Pamplona and heading for Logrono. I'm looking forward to it. Thanks again.
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    Walking in August/September 2013

    Socks are one of the biggest factors. I use 1000 Mile ones. Never get blisters and they last a long time. Didn't know ATM's were all over the place. My main concern is free Wifi as all my communications with be via my netbook. Good idea :) I was hoping that would be the situ. I'm starting in...
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    Longer stays

    Okay, thanks everyone. I didn't know about the check out and 3 hour gap. I can appreciate when it's busy and not being allowed. Will just play it by ear and see how it goes.
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    Longer stays

    Thanks Lydia, I wasn't going to bring my "kitchen", but just may - depends on how much room I have in my pack. Long as I can get some denatured alcohol or bio-ethanol along the way fine. Falcon, I'm both (in a way). The main reason is a pilgrimage, with secondary to visit some towns around...
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    Longer stays

    Sounds good to me Margaret. I may not be able to bend and make beds or lift heavy stuff, but I can cook and do lightweight stuff. I probably will avoid the really large hostels anyways. As to that cold you mentioned. When it starts snowing, I turn left and head south then come back in Spring...
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    Longer stays

    Thanks Margaret and Tia, I have a very limited budget. Any idea how easy it is to negotiate longer stays in the privates? I haven't been to that region of Spain for 40 years, so am just a little bit rusty on that side of things. Used to be you spent a standard rate night, get to know them a bit...
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    Longer stays

    Hi, is it possible to stay at an Albergue for a week or so? Reason being that I would like to visit towns nearby some, be based there for some days and then move on (saves having to carry my full pack all the time). For instance, when I arrive in Pamplona that's what I'd like to do to start...
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    Walking in August/September 2013

    I never take a mobile (cellphone) on long distance journeys. Any messages or the like are being posted on a private message board for family and friends. Otherwise email. Saves weight and expense. Main reason being that English plugs are a pain in the butt. They're heavy and take up a lot of...
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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 So true. Especially as I am in the middle of training. One thing that may help, is to develop gradually and stick to it. I'm going to have to back peddle because I was in 8 miles a day shape and ended up on a difficult to severe...
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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 OK, thank you Anne.
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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 Thanks Anne. I'm still trying sort out if there is a difference (if there is one) between the Credencial and registering as a Pilgrim. Bayonne is easier for me from London (and cheaper) by train. Plus gives me the chance to rest...
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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 Hi Anne, So if I start at Roncesvalles, how do I get there? Is there a bus from SJPP? (I'll coming from Bayonne - easy to get to) Also can I register as a pilgrim there? I have considered Pamplona as a starting point also, just...
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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 Love it :D Well done and welcome to the family. I'm heading there around Sept 10th, still undecided about starting at SJPP because of that 15 miles (mostly up) through the wash of the Pyrennes. Though just did 12 miles on a trail...
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    Walking in August/September 2013

    I too am looking at early September to begin at St. Jean. Given the sporadic weather conditions in the past couple of years, I'm expecting anything from hot sun to snow. Clothing: jeans, bush shirt, light jacket and a rollup windcheater (not waterproof). A poncho to keep myself and pack dry...
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    First a few questions

    I'll keep that in mind for later on. Nice that the cycles keep to the road, means easier movement when hiking off it, especially in those mountains. I get cyclists here sometimes and while most are OK, some are a pain. It's the horse riders here that you gotta watch out for when footpaths and...

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