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    How Important Was It To You To Do "Full" CF ?

    I did it in one effort and am glad that I did. It takes a bit for the Camino to “work” on you and when it does, the experience of a lifetime. Two years prior to my walk, my wife and a friend did the last 100 kms and that taste was enough to get me into planning for the longer walk. The walk was...
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    Fields of rocks

    When I walked the Camino Frances in 2017, I referred to them as "big potatoes". Pretty hard to walk on them
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    Is it okay to want to walk the Frances alone?

    I walked alone in 2017 and enjoyed every minute of it. More freedom to enjoy the sights without someone saying we need to move along.
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    What is the nicest thing that anyone has said to you on the camino?

    “I can help” are the most comforting words one can hear when assistance is needed
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    What food did you ENJOY on your Camino(s)?

    I suffered food poisoning while walking and when I recovered I ate anything and everything. Lost 15 pounds while continuing to walk so I was hungry when able to eat again. It was all delicious
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    "Live is a Walking" Native American

    Wonderful message! Thanks for sharing
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    Protein bars yes or no?

    Peanut butter is a good idea, but a tad heavy to carry. I also like dried apricots.
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    Beilari Albergue SJPDP

    I stayed there last September and found the cook from San Fran to be delightful and most pleasantt. We chatted while she was preparing dinner and she was most pleasant. My Camino start was great.
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    How do people 60-and-over plan their Camino?

    Bob, remarkable. Dan, in North Carolina
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    First Camino

    On the road again...500 miles...hum the tunes and enjoy the experience
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    Setting up a Blog

    I suggest you try FindPinguins. I've used it twice and if you like what you write, you can have it printed as a travel book. Photos can be uploaded so your family can enjoy your camino as well. Easy to use, but get familiar with it before leaving home.
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    Pillow Case?

    I used my sleeping bag. You can stuff the pillow under the flap of the bag and not worry about a pillow case.
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    How do people 60-and-over plan their Camino?

    I was 72 when I started from SJPdP on September 27, 2017. I spent the first night at Orisson and loved it. I averaged a little over 14 miles per day (35 days of walking) and if I had not experienced food poisoning, would have enjoyed it more. Folks are very kind and helpful. I trained in the...
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    How do people 60-and-over plan their Camino?

    Perhaps my story will help you. I turned 72, two weeks prior to leaving for SJPdP. I walked for 35 days, averaging 14.3 miles per day and took five days off: one day in Burgos to be a tourist and enjoy the cathedral and a meal along the river at an outdoor café; three days in Leon to recover...
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    Best way?

    I flew into madrid, then an iberian flight to Barritz. From there either a taxi to SJPdP, or bus train to Bayonne / SJPdP

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