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    Rude security guard at Pilgrim Office

    Just a reminder that there are TWO sides to a coin, and we don't know the story from the other side. jus sayin
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    4-5 days in April, where would you walk?

    My vote is with Burgos. By then your body would have endured the beginning and you should have a good idea when you will get there. He can walk with you for those 4-5 days after which is very nice country as others mentioned. Buen Camino!
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    My Camino regret!

    I regret washing my shoes on the first day. All it did was give me WETTER shoes until I was past Pamplona. Let them self-clean while you walk. To this day (8 years later), that was the first and last time I cleaned those shoes!
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    Cathedral Closed...Is the Camino still worth it?

    Ashley, The short answer is GO! If you have gone this far into your planning I'd say St. James is compelling you to go - don't argue. The arrival at the Cathedral area is what was, to me and many pilgrims, the most spiritual part. Going to confession, attending mass in the cathedral, giving...
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    You know you're a pilgrim(or soon to be) when...

    ....you're looking and walking on ANY sandy or grassy patch along a paved road or sidewalk to walk on, no matter how short the distance...because any cushioning is better than none!
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    Warning: Reports of Scam in Galicia

    I encountered one of them 2 days ago outside Fonfria. The Guardia civil was hot on her trail. I gave them a full description and told them they were 8 minutes behind her. She did not look Spanish, but Central American. BTW I asked her if she could hear me and she shook her head NO and pointed...
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    The Aussies were here!

    I'm at Rabanal right now and started the CF on May 28....I have met 14 Aussies so far...they are indeed here!!
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    Glass half empty or half full?

    There's nothing to say to all that except...¡Ultreia! Damian Sleeping-over in Castrojeriz
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    Camino Blues

    I totally agree with jstys. The pilgrimage in NYC started as a Meetup.com group with a few of us newbies wanting to gather with others and do training hikes around the city every Saturday. Within days we had dozens of sign ups and our weekly walks are attended by 5 to 16 past and future...
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    Finally on the Camino

    Embrace the mud Frank, embrace the mud. Buen camino from Pamplona!
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    You know you're a pilgrim(or soon to be) when...

    ...you have a feeling that wearing wool sox and sandals will be your new style when you get home :)
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    3...2...1...Camino!

    3....today putting the final touches to close up the apartment before I go. 2.......tomorrow, JFK to Madrid 1..........Madrid to Pamplona, Pamplona to Roncesvalles ...............Camino :!:
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    The Beginning of my Camino

    Buen Camino Zac! Ill see ya out there. Damian Sent from my iPad using Camino de Santiago Forum mobile app
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    Humble thank you fellow forum members

    Buen Camino Seamus! Ill be a week behind ya mate....and I second those thank yous. Damian Sent from my iPad using Camino de Santiago Forum mobile app
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    Madrid T4 ATMs?

    Thanks Melanie & Pack. Trust me, there will be no panic from me...I feel at home in Spain...it's just that the last time I lived there we were still using pesetas! :D I took the advice of Annie and others who swear by the Charles Shwab card and got myself one. I also have my Visa for...
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