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    Telling Family about plans to walk

    Well said!
  2. Bill Anlyan

    Telling Family about plans to walk

    Dear Purple Rainbows, You are not alone in your feelings. I have walked the Camino Frances three times and the itch keeps coming back. I've met pilgrims who have made the trek 14 times! This is your life and each day is precious. Carpe Diem! Buen Camino!
  3. Bill Anlyan

    Am I fit enough to walk now.

    Great advice. Remember, this is not a race. There are no prizes for "finishing first." Buen Camino!
  4. Bill Anlyan

    Besancon - Rome: VF Official and Lightfoot routes for Google Maps + bits & bobs.

    This is great! Thank you! I'm hoping to walk the VF once we are over the pandemic.
  5. Bill Anlyan

    leading a camino group

    I led a group of 17 from Leon to Santiago In September, 2018. I began organizing 18 months before our departure date. Because of the size and age of the group I opted to use an Irish based company to handle the accommodations and bag transfers. They did a remarkable job. Unfortunately, most did...
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    Bar chart races come to the Camino

    Well done! Thank you!
  7. Bill Anlyan

    Comment by 'Bill Anlyan' in media 'Day 2'

    I'm thinking of walking the Portuguese during the winter. Your thoughts please. Thank you....
  8. Bill Anlyan

    Orisson or onwards to Roncesvalles

    I agree with Marylynn and DeadFred. I've done it both ways and stopping in Orisson is the best alternative for two reasons: It's not a race, it's a journey and you will meet a large group of fellow pilgrims who you will see throughout the journey. Enjoy your pilgrimage. Buen Camino!
  9. Bill Anlyan

    Pacer poles

    Key is finding good rubber tips. REI poles come with rubber tips that will wear out quickly on the Camino. Replacement tips are marginally better; but, not much.
  10. Bill Anlyan

    Just returned from the Camino....Advice to others 60+ years

    Thanks for sharing your experience!
  11. Bill Anlyan

    The Danger of using Permethrin to prevent Bed Bugs.

    Excellent article. Thank you!
  12. Bill Anlyan

    Not getting it

    Hi Mary! Just finished week one. We are in Los Arcos. If you’re close by, I’ll hope you’ll join us. Great camaraderie!
  13. Bill Anlyan

    Starting the Camino SJPP in couple days

    I’ll leave SJ on Tuesday and stop in Orisson for the night. The first leg from SJ to Roncesvilles can be challenging....
  14. Bill Anlyan

    Starting the Camino SJPP in couple days

    I’ll be in SJ on Monday, 20 August. Perhaps we’ll cross paths. I wish you a Buen Camino!
  15. Bill Anlyan

    I think I’m ready, but I have a couple of questions...

    Hi John, Jo Jo is right on point. The first stage is challenging from the standpoint of the climb AND the descent. I'm starting in SJPdP on August 21 and decided to break the first day with an overnight in Orrison. I used a sleeping bag on my first Camino Frances and I was very hot. A silk...
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