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  1. Dessie2016

    Astorga to Santiago in 10 days

    Definitely walking poles for sure (I was 50 yrs old when I did Leon to Santiago). They help a lot, especially on the downhill segments (like into Molinaseca). Make sure you get rested for the hike up to O'Cebreiro (which I could not find accomodation in and had to walk beyond). And if memory...
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    Suddenly feeling terrified

    Elle, we pray for your safe journey and that you will have pleasant encounters all along the way. Buen Camino! And may God light your paths each and every day. Trust in His providence and be filled with faith!
  3. Dessie2016

    2 weeks of walking - which part would you recommend?

    I did Leon to Santiago in 2 weeks quite comfortably for my first time. As some of the others here have testified, go where you feel called. And you can always go back to try different routes. At the end of the day, it is your journey and....it begins now.
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    Training Program

    I did Frances from Leon in Sept and started the first week just wearing a hat, light top and bermudas. So make sure you hydrate regularly. Every town will have a water fountain for refilling. I had a 2ltr Osprey water bladder in my pack which was never in danger of going dry at any point. Once I...
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    LIVE from the Camino The French Way - NobleHiker Chronology

    How was the climb up the steps?
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    LIVE from the Camino The French Way - NobleHiker Chronology

    Keep dry. I remember crossing into Galicia also meant the weather changed to more cooler and certainly wetter. Treat Nobody to the awesome pulpo in Melide
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    LIVE from the Camino The French Way - NobleHiker Chronology

    Ahhh. Leon was where I started my Camino.... such a charming town. And Villadangos was my first stop. I remember the group of us ate dinner there outside and we made so many connections....
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    LIVE from the Camino The French Way - NobleHiker Chronology

    Buen Camino...I wish you all the best and that you have a safe journey.
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