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    A hard landing upon returning home

    Hi April, I feel you, as many others on this thread. I just arrived back in Sydney 4 weeks ago. Although I finished my first camino (FranceS) around 12th May, I took 3 weeks to visit family and friends overseas. Since arriving back in Australia, I can hardly recognise myself. Who was that happy...
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    Trains from Santiago back to Madrid

    Wow, what are the chances! That's the exact same train ticket I bought. I guess we'll be on the same train then ::-) When and where are you starting your camino? I'm starting 5th April from Roncesvalles. See you along the way 😊
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    Trains from Santiago back to Madrid

    Thank you everyone for your messages. That's exactly what I needed to hear. I'll get into booking the ticket early then. I would never consider flying when the train is available, love the feeling of flexibility and freedom the train gives you.
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    Trains from Santiago back to Madrid

    Hey Caminantes, I was wondering if you could help me out with this query. As I am planning to return to Madrid from Santiago by train (early May), I wanted to check if it was easy enough to arrive to the station in Santiago and get on a train, or whether it is a busy route during that time of...
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    Layers guidance

    Thank you so much for taking the time. Appreciate your detailed explanation and putting it in layman terms for us newbies :)
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    Layers guidance

    Thanks for your detailed explanation. I appreciate your time, I'm sure you've been through these kind of questions a million times.
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    Layers guidance

    Thanks for your suggestions. I have added another long-sleeve base layer
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    Layers guidance

    Thanks for taking the time and responding trecile. Yes, I felt I might have made a mistake when coming back home and noticing how heavy it was. I think I got carried away and the guy in the shop was a good sales man!!! Other than looking for a lighter option, any other thoughts on my questions?
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    Layers guidance

    Dear fellow caminantes, I'm starting my frist Camino Frances on April 5th from Roncesvalles. I've been overwhelmed by the amount of info on clothing, gear, etc. and given I'm not someone who enjoys the cold, I'd appreciate your guidance/advice if I'm on the right track here, I have just...
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    First Camino - Overwhelmed!!!

    I'll wish you a happy anniversary! :) I haven't started el camino but I already feel the love of this community and feel inspired by it.
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    First Camino - Overwhelmed!!!

    Hi everyone, It's been almost a week since my post. I've been spending hours every day: reading, pondering, and more reading! I just wanted to thank all of you for your amazing support. There is still a lot for me to read and decide, but for starters, I feel much more comfortable with my...
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    First Camino - Overwhelmed!!!

    I've just joined!
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    First Camino - Overwhelmed!!!

    Thanks for your kind message. Could you explain the benefit of the hiking poles? I've never understood why they are needed.
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    First Camino - Overwhelmed!!!

    Dear community, First of all, thanks for reading! 😊 I've been dreaming of doing El Camino for years... and I feel our planets have finally aligned for me to be able to do it. I am planning to do the French Camino, and thinking of starting from SJPDP around the first week of April 2023. I'm...
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