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    Over 65

    I'm 55 and my husband is 63. We just started from sarria and with a whole 1 day under our belts we suggest. Many rest breaks. Stop and sit and EAT whenever possible. You don't want to "run out of gas" because you are in too much of a hurry. Let the youngsters rush. Take your time and enjoy.
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    A Bit of Traveling Music Please!

    The bus line 5 will take you to the bus station for a euro each way. The stop I usually use is in Plaza de Galicia in front of the hardware store (ferreteria) If you look at the sign by the stop then you will see one for Bus Vite and that will give you the approximate time until it arrives.
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    One more sleep

    Buen Camino. My daughter leaves today and my husband and I leave next month. I look forward to hearing your great adventures. Remember pack light!
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    Your accommodation doesn't make you a pilgrim!

    I enjoyed reading many of the posts. It really demonstrates the diversity of people who choose to walk the camino. I am choosing to stay in a variety of hotels and guest houses. I get the feeling that there is a "race" to get to the next nights accommodations. I would rather be able to take the...
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    Do I need a power coverter in Spain?

    Amazon.com has several solar powered phone chargers. You can charge while you walk.
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    Short vs long trek and accompanying snobbery

    I read your post and the responses with great interest. My husband and I will be starting the camino in Sarria in October. Yes, booked thru a travel agent with luggage delivery to our guesthouse each night. We have adjusted our travel to shorter distances per day to accommodate our older...
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    Broken pinky toe!

    I'm so sorry this happened at such an important time. Last time I broke my little toe I found buddy taping was painful until I put a thin strip of gauze between my toes. Also you need to wear a thick sole shoe to keep the toe from flexing when you walk.
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