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    Once again with thanks

    Blessings to you, Margaret. You were an inspiration to me when I was planning my camino for Sept 2012. I thought of you and your spirit, tenacity and sense of peace while walking. The forum is blessed to have you as a member.
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    Women walking solo

    Hi, Just finished the Camino Frances the end of Oct. In the 4 weeks I was a solo traveler I experienced almost every human emotion you can imagine, except fear. I always felt safe and did not have any unpleasant experiences. I did have a moment questioning my sanity when I left...
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    Ave Fenix in Villafranca del Bierzo bedbugs Oct 27, 2012

    Guess I was lucky. Walked the Camino Frances mid Sept through Oct and managed to avoid the bedbugs. I did spray my pack, sleeping bag and silk liner with permethrin before leaving. I also did a visual exam of my sleeping space before settling in. In my travels I only heard...
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    Rollerblading Pilgrim Documentary

    I was in the cathedral on Oct 30th at the pilgrim's mass and there was a group in the inner circle... just in front of the altar during the mass. One woman, (tall thin blond woman,) was on rollerblades and she gave a long impassioned speech to the audience. She was very emotional...
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    What did you read on your Camino

    I didn't bring my kindle which I didn't regret til about the last 10 days when I seemed to have more time on my hands. I was craving for something in English about that time. So I read the little pamphlet of the Gospels of St John's given to me by people running the Dutch albergue...
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    Leaving tomorrow... Thank you, Forum members

    I leave tomorrow for Madrid then head to Pamplona and SJPP. So excited ( and nervous.) I sincerely could not have gotten this far without this forum. Thank you so much; I hope to pay it forward when I get back.
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    Less than a week :) StJPdP

    Peace and Buen Camino, myschf! Maybe our paths will cross as I leave SJPP the next day, but we must both walk at our own pace.
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    Harvest Festival in Navarra sept 15-22 Need help re accomoda

    Thanks for the replies. I think I need to calm down and take it as it comes. Pre departure jitters!
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    Harvest Festival in Navarra sept 15-22 Need help re accomoda

    Hi. I just read elsewhere in the forum that it is harvest festival time and that things are booked up for miles around Pamplona. I am leaving from SJPP on the 19th, Orrison on the 20th so I think I'm walking right into it. Nice but... Any suggestions where to try to make...
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    Video of my walk from Leon to Santiago: June 2012

    Thank you. I leave in 9 days and your video inspires me.
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    L'Esprit Du Chemin is Full!

    FYI, I must have the newer Altus poncho as it is only about 4mos old. Just took a walk a 3 hour walk in a torrential rain storm.. (3 inches in a 24 hr period.) I and my pack were completely dry!
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    One Month To Go!

    I am starting out of SJPP on Sept 20th. Less than 1 month! And like Bobbie, I have learned so much from this forum.(What I hold most dear is Margaret's advice re: going slowly.) I hope that I can return the kindness and the generosity to the forum when I return. My emotions have gone...
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    Class of 2012

    Jim and Pat, My husband Neil and I will be in SJPP Sept 19 staying in Orrisson the 20th... maybe we'll see you on the Camino... we live not far from you in the Seacoast of NH Debbie
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    Live from the Peregrino Office!

    OK.. another question; Knowing I need 2 stamps/ day at least for the last 100kms, won't I need to have more than 1 credencial? I'm starting from SJPP... and that is where I am planning to get my credencial. Will they give me more than 1 passport to carry. I assume the...
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    Live from the Peregrino Office!

    Question... why do we need to get 2 stamps/day the last 100 kms? Don't you just get a stamp at the place you sleep? Where else would you get one?
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