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    april 2011 walk

    Might be a good idea to keep in mind for your planning that Semana Santa 2011 (Easter Holy Week) falls on April 17-24th http://gospain.about.com/od/semanasantaeaster/a/santa_dates.htm. On those dates, Santiago de Compostela will probably be pretty busy. Good luck! You are going to love the...
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    Hi from Cindy and Caity --

    Hello C&C, Here are trains from La Coruña to Sarria. I've attached the schedule according to http://www.renfe.es Good luck and buen camino! Alex
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    Chicago a Camino Frances - Finales de Abril

    Enhorabuena! Tu Camino YA ha empezado!
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    (French) First timers : Easter 2010

    Easter week traditionally has been considered the "start" of the season on the Camino. In one week, people have enough time to start from Sarria (115KM) and reach Santiago to receive the Compostelana Certificate. A little planning now and you'll be fine - enjoy it!
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    (French) First timers : Easter 2010

    In terms of what to pack, here is a look at the average temperatures / rainfall by month in Sarria and Santiago: http://www.frescotours.com/about_faqs.asp#02 Take note that it can be much cooler up in O'Cebreiro and snow is not uncommon at that time of year. Dress in layers! Click on the...
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    Weather conditions January from Sarria

    Hola! For current and average monthly temperatures of 2 cities along the Camino de Santiago in Galicia, please see the following links below: - Sarria: http://weather.msn.com/monthly_averages.aspx?wealocations=wc:29912 - Santiago de Compostela...
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    Pilgrim and Hospitalero

    The Confraternity of Saint James has a great albergue in Rabanal del Camino. Here's the link with info on how to be hospitalero: http://www.csj.org.uk/gaucelmo.htm. Saludos, Alex
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    Credentials/passport.

    If you are coming from the USA, the American Pilgrims on the Camino (http://www.americanpilgrims.com) can also help you out with the Credential. Good luck and buen camino! Alex
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    flights and airports info ???

    The national organization of airports in Spain - AENA : http://www.aena.es has a great website that explains how to get to and from the major city for your airport of choice. It also has information regarding the routes serviced, the corresponding airlines, terminal information, and much more...
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    17 days in September, on the camino

    Hello Kevin, Starting from Burgos with a couple built in "extra days" is going to be much more of a challenge - 15 days to cover 500 KMs (300 miles) - than Leon (versus 300 KM's or 180 miles). It all depends on your physical ability, but I'd say start from Leon, take your time and enjoy...
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    Introduction

    Hope the idea blossoms! I have led a few trips with grandparents, parents, and children and have even been lucky enough to have my Dad join me and it is a wonderful experience! If you are coming from Madrid by car, be sure to stop in at O'Cebreiro. A charming little mountain village with...
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    Passport - Leon

    You can get your Credential at: Albergue City of León Campos Góticos, León Tlf 987 08 18 32/33 Good luck and buen camino!
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    My trip is october 5th 2006- and my main questions are...

    Leon is 310KM's from Santiago, so you will definitely qualify for the Compostelana. How much time do you have? If you plan on starting from Leon, allow yourself about 2 weeks. As for shoes - that's a personal choice, but I say go with comfortable, well broken in light hiking boots...

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