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    Paving, dirt, gravel, or...?

    Hi Teambergie... I walked Leon to Santiago 2 years ago late April. Started out with Keen light hiking boots then ditched them due to blisters. I had also brought along some Keen sandals which I LOVED.. and thats all I wore the entire walk. I also used poles for the steeper bits but tbh those...
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    Walking the Camino with knee bursitis

    Hi there Medilembas.. I too have knee issues along with muscle atrophy of right thigh. I used a knee brace when I thought there would be downhill walking... I also took anti inflammatories when and if needed.. usually at night after a hard days walking. Using poles might also be useful. Good...
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    A long (winding) road.

    These are stunning... thank you so much for sharing. Cant wait to get there again... gotta get over this ghastly post covid fatigue first. Sigh
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    Pilgrims from Australia and the wonderful New Zealand

    HI there... Im from the Wellington region and am planning on doing my second Camino next year. Having travelled extensively in my.. ahem.. younger years for me the planning and build up are almost as exciting as the trip! It helps to also love flying but the distance does need breaking up or...
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    Sarah from New Zealand -What drew you to the Camino?

    Hi Sarah... I did the Camino from Leon to SdC last year....what drew me? Multiple factors but I became totally obsessed once I starting reading this forum and watching a couple of movies. I think it was the movie about the 6 kiwis from completely different walks of life that drew me initially...
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    Sarah from New Zealand -What drew you to the Camino?

    Hi Sarah.. fellow kiwi here and I see there have been a lot of reponses to your post! Thats great! I wanted to do the Camino for my 60th so took myself over to Spain this time last year and walked from Leon to SdC. I intended to walk alone... but as they say you meet all sorts which is fab...
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    Staging options around Cruz de Ferro

    I was doing this last year and wouldnt have missed Foncebadon for the world for an overnight stay. The views are lovely.. and the walk the next day was totally doable and Im not young.. nor fit...Im sure you will find the terrain just fine if you take your time
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    Stunning lightning captured in St. Jean Pied de Port

    Thats amazing... thanks for sharing
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    Where to stay the night before Santiago....?

    Hi there.. lots of responses here... but I actually stayed on the outskirts of SdC... in a hotel! Super cheap... I had a lovely large bed and the private bathroom of course.. had a leisurely breakfast then just had to wald the few kms to get to the Cathedral. Id do this again.. also the weather...
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    Camino Tattoos

    Im thinking of getting a tattoo with script along my forearm. Sadly Ive returned home now but the Camino is living on in my mind more than ever and Im soooo keen to return! So I was wondering about having something like Ultreia Et Susia... has anyone had this done? Thanks
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    Getting to St. Jean Pied de Port from NZ and then onward to Israel

    Ive just returned home to NZ... flew Emirates ( awesome airline ) via KL, Dubai and on to Madrid. Got a train to Leon. Pretty easy to get connections to Pamplona from Madrid. I then flew from Santiago back to Madrid for the homeward flights. Flew Ryanair.. super cheap. Good luck and have a...
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    Fuji’s (first) Camino (Camino with a dog)

    Love it! Would have loved to have been able to take my fur baby Lola with me for my Camino. Go you...
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    LIVE from the Camino Californians on the Camino!

    Buen camino from New Zealand!! Ive just finished my camino.. just from Leon and swore I wouldnt become a camino addict.. but now that Im home Im missing it soooo much!! So please keep the posts coming and I can live vicariously via them!
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    Looking for accommodation recommendations in Leon

    I stated at Plaza Mayor...had my own room and bathroom . Reasonably priced.. perfect location. Don't go through booking...just contact them direct
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    Cash on the Camino

    Just fin my camino...I used cash majority of the time and card for larger purchases like splashing out on a hotel or flash meal
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