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Go for it! Don't wait. I too had been thinking of doing it for over ten years. A health scare (eye problems) last fall was the kick I needed, to make My Camino happen. I will turn 61 on the Camino in September. So get out there and buy good, good hiking shoes (boots) and start walking asap...
Try Airbnb - I have a lovely room in a private home, just 3K out of town, for later in August. The owner is a sweetie. If you want to private message me, I will give you the link. Joanne
I too have been hiking with my 19 lb (8.5 K) backpack, and have pretty much the same items as Dan. I too am Canadian, leaving August 22 from SJPP with my girlfriend from Michigan. My uncle keeps telling me no more than 10% of my body weight, which would mean 14.5 lbs. I just can't cut it down...
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