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    After Camino

    Hi Jamie, I did my first Camino a year ago and I still find myself talking about the walk almost every day- certainly thinking about it. I always have doubts when people say a moment in time was life changing but I truly believe the camino can be. I haven't been the same since returning. It...
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    Starting in 5 days and close to panic!

    I remember wondering "what have I done? Why am I leaving my family? Why did I decide to do this alone?" as I got to the airport to leave and then my doubts grew and grew...until I saw the first arrow pointing me in the right direction. At that point I remembered why I was there and it was an...
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    Madrid to Burgos by bus or by train?

    Hi. Of Course. It took me 23 days to get from Burgos to Finisterre. I walked long days from Santiago to Finisterre so it took 21 days to Santiago I think. To me seeing the sea was really the culmination of my Camino so I'm so glad I continued past Santiago. I didn't take any days off (though...
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    Madrid to Burgos by bus or by train?

    Hi Yes I took the bus from Madrid to Burgos. It was quite simple. I didn't book in advance because I was worried that if my plane was delayed I could miss the bus. Turns out my plane was delayed so i made the right decision. I ended up having to wait a couple of hours at the burgos airport but...
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    finally put my blog together

    It took me a long time but I moved all my facebook posts and pics that I posted throughout my walk last summer onto a blog. Looking at all the posts sure has made me want to go back. Time to start planning I think... For anyone interested: https://deanpatrickfleming.com/blog/
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    My Last Post for a While--and a Call for Your Favorite Pic

    For me it had to be a picture from the paths in Galacia where I remember thinking the trees would just start taking to me at any moment. The second pic just ended up being one of my favorites...
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    Comment by 'Deanpf' in media 'gotta love those red chairs!'

    I remember sitting in one of those chairs and watching the pilgrims come down that final hill looking as though they were finishing a marathon.
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    cold and wet

    I had great shoes that weren't at all waterproof and in June when walking through a wet Galicia I was fine. Changed socks a few times on the wet days and was happy in teh morning when my shoes had dried. I think in really wet weather even waterproof shoes get wet. I had a two litre water bag and...
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    Cafe and house albergue for sale. Want to Change your Life and live on the Camino?

    I remember your albergue so well. It was part of a long hot day of almost 40kms of walking for me and you both were so kind giving my ice for my knee. It was clear you cared for your place on the canino and it's so lovely. I've been home from my first Camino for two months now and every day I...
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    Madrid to Burgos by bus or by train?

    Hi I did that trip a few weeks back and it really is quite easy. As you've read you just have to get on the shuttle to get to terminal 4 from whichever terminal you land at. The shuttles are clearly marked and it's easy. Then down in the ground floor of terminal 4 you can buy your ticket at the...
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    Poles or no poles

    I had never used poles in any of the walking I did to prepare for the Camino but a friend lent me a great pair of folding poles to take in my pack in case. I was ready to leave them behind if I couldn't get through airport security with them but thank god I did get through. By day 3 I was...
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    Help with Camino Frances: Sarria - Santiago (Santiago - Fenisterre)

    If you are taking the few days it takes to get to finisterre maybe consider adding those days to teh front of your route and startng before Sarria. The landscapes are beautiful and once you are in Sarria it really starts to get crowded. Then you could take a bus to Finisterre to see it and the...
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    thank you

    Just a thnks to all on this forum. I just returned home from my first Camino and it was a better experience because of many people here. My pack was 13 pounds and did not really contain anything I didn't use, my travel there and starting point were well chosen and the small walking tips I read...
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    Alsa bus to Porto online?

    Thanks. I actually bought it online and all seems to have gone through well. Printed the ticket and will go a bit early. Off to finisterre. Thanks
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    Alsa bus to Porto online?

    hi Was just about to book my bus ticket from santiago to Porto online but wondered if anyone has had any issues with that? I'm in santiago now but leaving for finisterre tomorrow morning and didn't want to waste my day going to the bus station. I leave for Porto on Thursday so want to book my...
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