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  1. Flyguy

    best albergues

    I enjoyed El Paso in Vega de Valcarce nice people good location👍
  2. Flyguy

    Another question from Marska ... sorry all!

    Agree
  3. Flyguy

    Succinct advice

    Don't over analyse your walk
  4. Flyguy

    Open to criticism on my pack

    I feel that the level of obsession about pack weight is over the top,I mean taking pages out of the guide,it's become a competition as to who has the smallest pack.Whatever anyone is comfortable with and a proper fitting backpack are what it should be about,just saying
  5. Flyguy

    Top tips from Frances veterans?

  6. Flyguy

    Is it okay to want to walk the Frances alone?

    I have done 3Caminos,always alone and love the freedom to stop when and where I want and walk at my own pace.
  7. Flyguy

    Reservations Ahead

    I will start arrive in Leon on Wednesday and start walking on Friday Sept 9. After looking at greatly reduced availability in places such as Sarria and Portomarin I have booked from Leon to Portomarin. I know the wild card is the availability at the Municipal Alburgues but feel more confident...
  8. Flyguy

    The queues in Santiago

    I am going on my third Camino soon and have no intention of lining up for a Compostela. I know I did the Camino so don't feel the need for a Compostela that usually ends up in a drawer somewhere. Just sayin😊
  9. Flyguy

    Credential

    Will arrive in Leon on Sept 7th and need to get my credential, can it be sent to my accommodation in Leon or where is one available?
  10. Flyguy

    Partial Camino - from Leon

    I will fly from Cancun to Madrid, arriving Sept7. Then Alsa bus from there to Leon, two nights in Leon and start walking Sept9, first night in Villar de Mazarife. Have done the Frances fron St Jean in 2016 and the Portuguese from Porto in 2016. I don't want to do any long days and stay in some...
  11. Flyguy

    What I Learned from Walking Alone

    I loved walking alone,walk when you want to,stop when you want and stay where and when you want to. I also found it not a problem to find a bed and as some have mentioned rarely without some companionship. I liked to leave the alburgue after most had left in the morning and enjoy the open road...
  12. Flyguy

    How do people 60-and-over plan their Camino?

    I found because of bathroom issues a bottom bunk was important.
  13. Flyguy

    Offer one Camino suggestion.....

    Don't over think and overplan take it as it comes and finish early each day
  14. Flyguy

    What does the Forum mean to you?

    It is a trip down memory lane and a constant yearning to go again someday
  15. Flyguy

    Class of 2016

    -My name is Jerry and will be in St Jean on Aug 31 to start on Sept 1st. Just retired last year after 35 years as a flight attendant, look forward to meeting many wonderful people.
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