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    Confused about the cost given for some of the albergues

    Hi Tonya My friend arrived back from walking from Leon to Santiago a couple of weeks ago. We really didnt know what to expect, being our first Camino. We're both in our 60's and really not sure what to expect. We stayed in Albergues, sometimes lucky enough (on occasions) to share a dorm...
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    Advice needed for first-time camino

    Liina ------ I saw a lot of people wearing Salomon walking shoes obviously a very popular brand. My friend and I were total 'novices' never really trekking/walking to any great degree - but honestly we really managed very well and again, kept focused on 'walk whatever we could that day' never...
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    Sleeping Bag vs Liner only

    Hi Brian.....my friend and I have just walked stage 3 of the Camino (Leon to Santiago) we're in our 60's, had limited knowledge of the Camino. We ensured our backpacks were not overr 6.5kg so left sleeping bags behind and only took our silk liners. Soooo pleased we didnt take sleeping bag...
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    Advice needed for first-time camino

    I agree with Pepin - you can buy anything at the local shops in towns/villages. I walked 70% of the time in my Karrimore sandles, seemed to manage fine with the odd stone here and there, and getting my feet soaked in lovely cool water whenever possible as my feet tended to get a bit hot in my...
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    Advice needed for first-time camino

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    Advice needed for first-time camino

    This is my first posting on this forum and really just want to share a few suggestions/advice. My friend and I just completed the 3rd stage of the Camino (from Leon to Santiago). We're both in our 60's,(with a few health issues). We had done a reasonable amount of walking/training prior to...
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    Advice needed for first-time camino

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    Rest before starting the Camino

    Reading your post Carla is certainly encouraging for me! and post from Rob and others as well. My friend and I are starting our first Camino (part of it that is) on the 11 May (arriving Madrid and onwards to Leon). We're in our 60's, we both have health issues which can be at times pretty...
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    León - Santiago de Compostela May 2015

    Hi Solvej My friend and I are also starting off from Leon to Santiago about 12 May (arriving in Madrid initially). Its also our first Camino and we are also excited. I think weather wise we can expect anything hopefully we will be well prepared for anything. Maybe we will see you! Patricia
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