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    Beautiful and Quiet

    Glad to hear all is well. I just made the decision to postpone my camino - was booked to start in one week. <sigh> Buen Camino to you-
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    Social anxiety...

    In my experience, I had very similar social dynamics on my Camino that I have in my regular life. I set out alone, but had very little difficulty making connections. The first few days, I definitely had the "will I make friends?" anxiety, and a few times along the way I'd look at large loving...
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    Leaving in 19 days - Last minute questions (cell memory, pillowcase, jewelry)

    1. Flickr auto upload over wifi 2. Yes, absolutely! and with Permethrin. Would do again. The pillows provided are really grubby, and I saw many people using them without pillowcases. 3. Can't comment on the wedding band, but I wore my earrings the whole time - I never take them out, so I didn't...
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    Advice: Biking vs. Walking?

    My flights were booked six weeks apart, and with transit to SJPdP, a bus ride to Finisterre, and transit back to Madrid, I was left with 35 days walking. The rhythm of my walk was such that I didn't pay attention to schedules for the first two weeks, but generally averaged 12-15 miles. Then...
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    Advice: Biking vs. Walking?

    Caveat: I have not biked the CF. My advice is to be clear with yourself as to the "camino experience" that you are truly seeking. Is it important to you to cover 800 km in your allotted time by any means necessary? Is it important to you that you walk as far as you can in your allotted time...
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    Funnels

    I used my pstyle 2-3 times every day for 35 days. Fantastic device! I wish I brought five more to give to friends that I made. The only trouble I ran into was losing the ability to "hold it" when in the cities or having to wait in line at a bar.
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    Freaking out about pack weights

    A year from now, you are going to wake up one morning instantly weighing 10-20% more than you did the day before and exercise for seven hours. If you did this for one or two days in a row, your body may forgive you during its recovery time, but you aren't going to let it recover for many weeks...
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    Hot water and heating in albergues - up to date info

    Best wishes to the OP on clearing up the cold. I had one coming on and taking a rest day in a hotel in Astorga with bath got my body back on track. I had a freezing cold night in Mansilla de las Mulas in which I couldn't sleep and was literally shivering on the top bunk. That being said, the...
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    Starting my first Camino

    Buen Camino! I did that first stage three weeks ago! I did it in a single pass but have walked with, passed, and been passed by folks who did it in two, everyone is on her own schedule here. When you begin the descent, you may notice that the official path cuts straight down, while a wider road...
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    2015 OCTOBER PILGRIMS

    Hello all! I will be starting from SJPP on Sept 26 and walking to Santiago. My return flight is Nov 2 so I may walk fast and sightsee, or walk slowly and rest. I have no clue what it will feel like. I am just looking forward to my brain resting and heart rejuvenating... Buen Camino!
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