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    How many days?

    Hi, Your help in this matter is most appreciated. In 2011 my husband and I walked from SJPP to Finistere. I have never been to France, and I speak French (Quebec French - it still counts). Walking to Lourdes means a lot to me. I did the pilgrimage walks in Quebec to St. Joseph Oratoire and...
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    How many days?

    Did you take a bus from Lectoure to Auch or did you walk it? I am thinking of going to Lourdes from Lectoure this June.
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    Canada's Chemin des Sanctuaires

    Below are the three pilgrimages that I have done. The one from Ottawa to Montreal is the shorter of the two and you can be up to six people a day for that walk the other two are four people a day. The only snag, because of the guidebook and the places we stay) is that you would need someone...
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    What is the one albergue you would avoid?

    I just got back a month ago from walking the Camino from SJPP to Finisterre and I would have to say that all of the alberques were fine. The difficulty often with the alberques was the unnecessary noise generated by the pilgrims - disregarding posting saying no phones, silence and no loud...
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    Lessons learned

    I would like to mention that when training it is important to hike up hills to engage those upper leg muscles they are not much used when walking on flat terrain. Also to train in a mountainous/hilly area to give your feet an understanding of where to place your foot next. That can be mentally...
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    How can I avoid blisters!!!???

    I start my pilgrimage with my husband from SJPP on September 3rd. until then my friend, Carole - the gatineau gypsy
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    How can I avoid blisters!!!???

    On my box of Dr. Scholl's moleskin it is described as follows: Soft cotton flannel padding protects feet from painful shoe pressure. - extra soft moleskin (there are diffent thicknesses to this product - I prefer the extra soft which is quite thin) - protects against painful friction -cushions...
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    How can I avoid blisters!!!???

    I buy a product by Dr Scholl's called 'Extra Soft Moleskin Padding Roll'. It comes in a roll of 51cm X 18cm. I live in Quebec, Canada so I do not know what you are referring to with trousers. We do not have compeed - but all the pharmacies in spain did sell that wonderful product.
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    How can I avoid blisters!!!???

    I walked with someone who was prone to blisters. To correct the situation we learned that we needed to stop every hour and half and remove the boots for 5 - 10 minutes. Also If you feel the slightest rubbing friction - a very mild hot spot - stop immediately and place a piece of thin mole...
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    Hospedería San Martín Pinario

    Across from the cathedale of santiaglo there is the hotel Hospedería San Martín Pinario I would appreciate your comments from anyone who has stayed at this hotel or who has considered staying at this place. They also mention they have a dorm for 20E - what is that like? Also what was your...
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    confession

    I was a lapse Catholic of 25 years when I did my confession at a retreat. Afterward I was surprised because I sensed a weight being lifted off of my shoulders. life is truly an interior journey
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    Woman alone on the camino frances: safe?

    walking the camino alone I walked on the Camino in the month of May. I didn't encounted any problems but I am 50 years old. There were a number of young woman walking solo. People walking solo are the minority. And there was a fair number of people on the camino. Also, walking from 6:30 am...
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    how to care about legs?

    tired bottoms of feet What surprised me from walking day-in and day-out was that the bottoms of my feet got tired and they stayed that way. After a day's rest they were better. There was a fellow on the Camino who told me that the best way to refresh tired feet was to soak them in hot water...
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    Any tips for keeping warm?

    cooler weather Another mistake people did in cool weather is drink less water than usual. To avoid muscle strain you need to drink the regular amount of liquids like soup or water that you would normally consume. Also, the alberques usually have blankets but they may not have enough for...
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    Any tips for keeping warm?

    you can't sleep if you are cold I just got back from doing the Camino and I was surprised to see the number of people who where cold. And there was a stretch of cold weather of winds, rain and hail when I was there and people were not prepared for it. Plus when you are tired and hungry your...
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