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    Packing - edition one

    Sarah, 5.9 kgs sounds good to me. Simple advice, try to take only what you need; something to change into, something to keep you warm, your first aid kit, your wash bag, poles, whatever electronics you really need. Anything you really need that you leave behind, you can buy in Spain. Less is...
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    Accommodation for Madrid airport

    Just be aware that if you stay in Barajas and take the metro to the airport (one stop, very doable), there is an airport supplement on the ticket price. if I remember correctly the price for one stop on the metro is over €4. But walking never appealed to me as the traffic always looked much too...
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    Sahagún to Mansilla de las Mulas

    In late September or early October, when a lot of pilgrims walk, the sun rises south of east and the shade does fall across the path.
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    Sahagún to Mansilla de las Mulas

    Last week I walked from Burgos to León and I noticed that from Sahagún to Mansilla de las Mulas the route is accompanied by trees on the left hand side. Trees that provide much appreciated shade from the sun. This is a distance of approximately 37 kms and the trees are spaced at 10 metre...
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    Yellow Arrows

    I am currently walking between Burgos and Leon. The last time I walked this route was in 2016. At that time the yellow arrows were numerous and easy to see. Now however I find the arrows hard to see. I think they have not been painted in many years. Is there some reason for this? I know that I...
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    Imagine living close to Spain and being able to walk a camino whenever you like...

    Yes Jack, Those of us who live a short flight away and have no visa restrictions are indeed lucky. And, dare I say, grateful also. I am also delighted that pilgrims from all over can come and enrich the experience for all of us. Aidan
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    I am feeling selfish

    To look after the self, is not selfish; it is essential!!
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    Good to be back on the Forum!

    If you cried about it, then it is in your heart. So follow your heart and go. Aidan
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    It's my (life) Camino

    It is one of the major highlights of my life to have found and walked the Camino. I am so very grateful that I had this very special experience 8 times now. It has never concerned me why or how other people make their journey and I have learned in almost 70 years that judging others is a fools...
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    I'm New Here

    I can really understand why you may want to do it one more time. It kinda gets you and back we go. I wish you well and hope that you can overcome your various medical issues. Buen Camino!!
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    Auspicious Camino Find

    If you don't go you may end up with a life long regret. Go, experience and love it!! Buen Camino.
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    Dealing with PTSD on the Camino

    Hi Peregrin, I have no advice to offer. However I just want to wish you so well with your future. I have never experienced PTSD and can only imagine the horror of having to mentally and emotionally relive the worst physically experiences a human being can have, over and over again. I do know...
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    Pre-Camino jitters?

    How many rough landings or severe turbulence did you experience in 35 years as a flight attendant? Or awkward passengers with too much alcohol? Think how your day to day experience would make some others feel anxious, something that you handled with no great fanfare. You are only anxious (I...
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    Merrel MOABs

    For what it is worth, I smoother both my feet in Vaseline before I start every morning. Thankfully I have never had any foot problems and have used 4 different types of boot over my various Caminos. It may have no effect on your issue but after 10 days or so walking the Vaseline theory can be...
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    Six Days to Santiago, in 24 minutes

    Thanks John, I really enjoyed your video!! Aidan
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