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    Questions for upcoming Camino de Madrid

    Re point 2, I stayed at the alberque on 20/11/2017. I arrived at siesta time and one of the patrons in the bar nearby went out of his way to track down the key (the fellow on the far left). I was the only one there and found it very amenable. I'm just doing the planning for another Camino de...
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    Camino de Madrid March 2018

    I have arrived in Bercianos de Real Camino today after completing the CdM. I took Ray y Rosa’s option B. I have just missed the rain as it is pouring now. It rained last night and the mud reminded me of the VdLP where it adds centimetres to your shoes. Apart from 2 days I was on my own. The...
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    I think I have the "bug"! I guess I am doing the VdlP again beginning March 18th!

    You are so lucky to have a brother like Tim. My son and I had a great walk in January this year from Sevilla. So much so that I will be back with my wife in December this year from Caceres. 40 days and counting!
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    A Winter Camino

    My son and I did the VDLP from Sevilla in January this year. It was a wonderful trip for us. Be prepared for cold and solitude. Notwithstanding that we met two pilgrims that will be friends for life I reckon. I've convinced my wife to begin at Caceres this December.
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    some questions about VDLP

    Hi Amancio, I'll be walking the VDLP in December. Do you know if the albergue will be open then? Cheers
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    Best way to get from Madrid to SJPP

    Re: best way to get to Madrid to SJPP Friends, my challenge also on 8 September. Sorted it out this afternoon after having 6 rejections with various credit cards on the Renfe site. Seems like stacks have also had challenges with non Spanish credit cards. Here's my run: Renfe train Madrid...
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    Class of 2012

    Gerard You've got a week up on me. My ETA in Santiago is around 16 October so we'll see how we go. My badge came in the mail from Iver yesterday. Mate I hope we don't encounter weather like we currently have in BNE. Cheers Jonathan
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    Class of 2012

    Friends, Jonathan from Brisbane here. I've been planning the walk for the last 7 years. It begins on 8 or 9 th September 2012. Can't wait! My pack is ready and shoes broken in hopefully!If you're around that time let me know. Cheers.
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    New to forum

    Jonathan from Australia here. I'll be beginning about 8 Septemeber so keep an eye out for me. Cheers
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    Anyone in brisbane want to meet up for a coffee and chat?

    55 days to go for me and I'd be very happy to catch up with any Brissie folks who have been or going. My forum member patch came in the mail today from Santiago! The pack is all ready to go.Cheers Jonathan
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    Any Australians doing Camino Frances Sept - Oct 2012

    Friends I'll be arriving in SJ around 8 September from Brisbane Aus and aiming to complete by 20 October. have most of my gear and looks to be under 10kg so looking forward to it. Shoes are settled in. Just have to arrange transport from Madrid on the 8th. Cheers Jonathan
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