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    Are you 70+ and still walking Caminos?

    I've been on 9 different caminos since 2014. Last year at 83 I walked the Via Tolosana in France.
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    Olive rustling on the Mozarabe

    At harvest time, watching the machines pick the olives is fascinating.
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    Arles - Toulouse - Somport - Camino Aragon ...

    In late August the temperature was in the 80s. I carried a light weight umbrella but didn’t need it for some shade. (A few years ago I did use an umbrella for shade when I did the Mozarabe in late Aug.). Used the umbrella a few short times when there was a drizzle of rain. Check the...
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    Arles - Toulouse - Somport - Camino Aragon ...

    Download GR653 which is the route from Arles to Somport. When you expand it you will be able to see a lot, such as hotels, museums, etc. I used it for planning and had on my phone for verifying places,etc. Also get the latest edition of Miam-Miami dodo that shows places to eat, sleep, as well...
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    Which are the “wilder” (least paved, most rural) Spanish routes?

    The Appalachian Trail is very crowded especially at the start in Georgia. Other great roadless trails, but sometimes with other hikers, are the Wonderland Trail around Mt. Rainer, the West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island, and rim to rim in the Grand Canyon. Three National Scenic Trails...
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    Which are the “wilder” (least paved, most rural) Spanish routes?

    I would suggest the Mozarabe/Via de Plata combo or the Olvidado/Invierno combo. However the most remote with some road walking is the Dos Faros. I only saw about five other peregrinos. There is a great web site for the Dos Faros
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    Any pilgrims in their 80s?

    I’m 83 and walked the ViaTolosana this fall. I hiked between 15 and 20 klms. a day. Two years ago I did the Camin Olvidado and Invierno.
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    Questions related to getting your Compostela

    Thanks.
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    Questions related to getting your Compostela

    The registration form doesn't have anything for coming from Arles, France, on the Via Tolosalana. It only has names of caminos in Spain/Portugal. How can I register? Or do I need to, ony show up and get a ticket for later in the day? Thanks.
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    Accommodation Options Along the Voie d'Arles Between Giscaro and Auch

    Was the pilgrim hostel (gite) open in Anoye?
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    Important Updates for Via Tolosana in August?

    I'll be starting the Via Tolosana in late August and am wondering if there are any important updates/changes/etc. Thanks in advance Fred
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    Where to next? Favourite caminos

    If you like mountains and forests you might consider the Olvidado. Or if you want to be by yourself, you could check out the Dos Faros -- which is not yet officially accepted as a camino but has a good web site and is well marked. ( I only saw three others walking the Dos Faros.)
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    Distance Certificates

    Thank you.
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    Distance Certificates

    How to I sign the form if I start in Arles, France? It would not accept the city.
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    Food poisoning- how to minimize risk

    I've had food poisoning a few times: in Panama at the border wtih Costa Rica when I drank a local drink mixture. And once from some food at home, but not once on nine different Caminos. I do eat salads as often as I can, as well pilgrim meals or a la carte.
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