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[QUOTE="MWerda, post: 683888, member: 58344"] Hello all, I’m in the planning/research stages for the Camino Frances. I’m planning on starting in Lourdes around the 2nd of June, 2020, and walking to SJPDP. I plan to leave SJPDP around The 10th of June. I’m toying with the idea of being in Compostela around the Feast of Saint James, but the sensible side of me says get there a week before, spend a day or two, and then head to Muxia/Finisterre. Although, July 25 is my mother’s birthday and James is my grandfather’s name. So, we’ll see. I’ll decide well enough in advance to make make all necessary reservations. This will be my first Camino. I’ve got June and July free to live the Camino. I would like to say a special thank you to all those who have contributed to the Forum. I’ve been researching for the last couple of weeks, and I can’t get enough. This forum is an invaluable resource. A couple of years ago I saw “The Way,” and I said I want to do that. I know that was Hollywood, but this Forum has helped tremendously to give the correct impression (with I might say a bit of humor). The idea passed after a while. This past fall some friends did a tour of Fatima, Compostela, and Lourdes. I saw posts on Facebook of the Botafumiero, and that reignited the spark. I voiced to several people that I might like to do it, and that simple action of verbalizing my desire has made it a definite. I’m all in! I’m in the process of putting together my packing list. This summer I’ll be driving past an REI store and plan to do some shopping. I’m looking at a pack that I hope will fit (Osprey Kestral 38L). For footwear I’m thinking of wearing Altra Lone Peak 4 trail runners (again I’ll get fitted this summer - hopefully they’ll be comfortable, but a starting point). Also, I’m thinking of alternating with Keen Newport sandals (again if they fit/wear well). I’ve got tons of questions, and new ones keep popping up. I’ve started a journal to document my research, and eventually my Camino. I’ll keep searching the Forum threads, as I’m sure it’s all there (again, thanks). I’ve ordered a couple of guide books, one for Lourdes to SJPDP (by Stacey Wittig) and one for the remainder (the Brierley 2019 guide). Buen Camino, Mike [/QUOTE]
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