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    starting from st jean sept 3 or 4..anyone else starting then

    My mom and I will be starting a week later. I have done it twice alone and you will have no problem finding someone to walk with. You will just fall into pace with someone...hopefully someone you want to fall into pace with! :) We may see you out there...look for two chicks from Chicago! :)
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    Ladies Choice: What shoes did you wear & pro's/cons

    In 2005 and 2011 I wore the same boot - Merrell all leather. This year I am trying to go with a running shoe - Patagoia Tsali. They have been good to me in my training hikes (22 miles with backpack) but I am not yet convinced. I love Merrell and would love to find a good shoe vs a boot but...
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    Backpack Features to Look For

    Oh - as a flight attendant I thought I might chime in on the carry on vs checking bit. CARRY ON ALWAYS!! If you want to bring food items, trekking poles with tips, large sunscreen, pocket knife, or anything else TSA regulated then just check those items. Put them in a box and only check those...
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    Backpack Features to Look For

    I have walked the Camino on two different occasions and have used the same back pack both times - I am leaving Sept 11 to walk it one more time with the same pack again. The MOST important thing to me was weight and fit. Go a little heavier on the pack for a better fit but, in my opinion, your...
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    The July experience of Camino Portuges, Coastal

    I am so happy someone bumped this. I am heading to St Jean Pied De Port from the states on September 11 this year. I completed the second half of my first camino last year (due to an injury the first time out) and arrived in Santiago October 1, 2011. This year my newly retired mom and I will...

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