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    I have finally succumbed to temptation

    Mmmm Macabi skirt! Way to go!
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    Take sleep mat or not???

    Also saw several near the washing machine in Arre.
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    Self Guided ?

    I have traveled less than some, and more than others... I'm happy with simplicity, but I can also appreciate a 5* hotel. I find that many (not all) of those that are considering booking a whole Camino in advance will be doing this sort of trip for the first time, and I understand why that might...
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    Self Guided ?

    Finding accommodation is as easy as breathing on Camino. You will find it when you are finished walking. Where your friends greet you. When your feet tell you.
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    Self Guided ?

    There is a freedom in allowing your Camino to unfold for you. It might just be one of your challenges to just let go...
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    Worried Newbie.

    I walked in comfortable Blundstones ... My feet were dry and blister free. Dry and blister free works for me. Altho more shock absorption might be nicer. I thought scarp a were the boot but just not right for me. I only have a few weeks til I return to Camino as I only walked 550 km... Gotta...
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    Breaking in a new pair of shoes

    Last year I walked in Blundstones and my feet were dry and blister free. Maybe not the best hiking boots and I did not see anyone else wearing them. So this year I bought a pair of hiking boots and I am not so sure I will take them. After a few km's my feet are hot and hurt. So I just might be...
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    Self Guided ?

    John just sent you a private message with tour operator connection. Was not sure I could post it here.
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    Self Guided ?

    It is quite possible and not hugely time consuming to book ahead a day at a time. The hotel can book ahead for you. Plus it gives you the flexibility to walk at your pace. You can enjoy the pilgrimage daily at your pace. It is not really that stressful walking into a town and looking for a place...
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    Self Guided ?

    Do consider sending your bag forward from SJPDP to Roncevalles ... Ease into the walk and really that is the most difficult day. The climb up and down are difficult enough on the knees. Start easy. This year I will restart Burgos so that I can stay at El Molino, then bus forward to Leon, to...
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    Self Guided ?

    Great! I will be walking about the same time too! With my pack and at a slow pace.
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    rain in sept?

    A toss up... Windbreaker and poncho? Important to keep your backpack dry too!
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    Starting off slow, where to stop between SJPdP and Roncevalles

    Be sure to book your place at Orisson!
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    Portugues or Frances

    It is your journey regardless of which route you take.
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    Portugues or Frances

    I met a couple in Pamplona who had walked from Roncevalles in one very long day! They had sent their bags ahead and possibly had a page missing in their book. That walk took me 3 days. I too tossed about the idea of starting in Roncevalles but shared a cab with some people and started in St...
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