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    Men in their underwear?

    As a 24 year old who is setting off from SJPDP this weekend i will make it my mission to ensure that pilgrims who are more infirm than me have the lower bunk. I have great respect for those that do things like the camino with considerably more life experience than me. I walk alone but i tend to...
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    What time to set off from SJPDP

    Thanks everyone, The posts are overwhelmingly in favour of me soaking in SJPDP. To be honest this was as i expected. I suppose i wont know just how tired ill be after the journey either. I have 29 days to get to Santiago but as i said in a previous post, i want to go with the flow. Planning to...
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    What time to set off from SJPDP

    Hola everyone, I have one last question before i catch my flight on the evening of August 30th. I will be catching a plane at half 9 from Glasgow, stopping for some time in London (probably enough for a nap) and then flying to Biarritz, arriving around 8:30am French time. This means that i...
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    the journey begins!

    Marilyn and Christer, Im setting off the day after you, look out behind for the 24yo red haired Scottish guy. Give me a wave! Buen camino! Dave
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    Questions about walking alone

    Hi Eddy_Sarah, I get into SJPDP on 31st August late morning. Still undecided whether ill make the walk to roncesvalles that day. Perhaps ill see you on the trail!
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    Leaving SJPDP Aug 28. Looking for a hiking buddy :)

    Jessica and others, I am leaving SJPDP on 31 August, maybe i will see you on the trail. Look for the tall, red haired, 24 yo Scottish guy
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    Some Links for Learning Basic Spanish

    Another tip for anyone who is starting to get the basics down... Check the back of the boxes on your DVD collection. Lots of them allow you to change the audio to Spanish. You can then put English subtitles on and boom, learning made fun. I watched Diehard last week with no subtitles (I know...
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    Walking in August/September 2013

    Hi Ger, Im setting off on the Saturday morning right after you from SJPDP, Ill keep my eyes peeled and buy you a beer if i spot you. Over 2 weeks to go and i can think of nothing else.
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    Leaving for Camino Frances on August 30

    Thanks for all the informative and encouraging replies everyone! Amancio, im definitely going to take your advice onboard. Will strive to go no further than the Brierley stages in the first week, even if i am feeling really good. Suzenripley, you also commented on an assumption of mine...
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    Starting the camino from sjdp on 27 August 2013

    Hi Nicola and Jaimie, I am setting off from SJPDP on August 31st, you never know maybe ill catch up with the two of you by the time we get to Santiago! Ill keep my eyes peeled. Buen Camino! Dave.
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    Leaving for Camino Frances on August 30

    Thanks for the reply! Very reassuring comment. 28 days would be my ideal i think. Im not going to let my schedule define my trip though. If something comes up and im not going to make it to Santiago ill have to split my trip up and finish next year. Hopefully this wont happen but at the end of...
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    Leaving for Camino Frances on August 30

    Hola everyone, Ive been stalking this forum for months but want to make my own post as my flights are confirmed and i leave for SJPDP on August 30th! I have a couple of questions, i suppose im just seeking last minute advice from all the experts. For a little background, Im 24, reasonably fit...
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