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    Luggage Transport - Why?

    I have walked 6 Camino‘s and my knees have started to play up, so when I walked the Le Puy 6 weeks ago I decided to get my rucksack moved on, did I feel any less of a walker? No I didn’t . Everyone who walks Camino’s must do it in the way that suits them.
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    Backpacks only policy in Albergues: A common restriction?

    Take your rucksack which can get moved on and buy a SeatoSummit Ultra-Sil Daypack which will fold into a little bag smaller than your fist and holds up to 22 litres of food wet weather gear and water etc .Ideal for the task if you do not want to carry a full rucksack.
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    A second camino - motivations?

    I have walked 7 Camino’s and it is the people that draw me back every time , each one is so different . my favourite walk is the Le Puy Via Podiensis , it’s sheer beauty and the wonderful medieval towns you pass through, surpass all others in my view, hence the reason I am taking it on again...
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    Le Puy Lodging Reservations via Tourist Offices

    I walked in May rained a bit , but a lovely time of year to see the beautiful countryside. I am walking it again next year in May
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    Bed bugs & getting rid of gear

    I got a bad case of bedbugs walking to Rome, I washed all my kit then put all my kit including rucksack in a tumble for 45 minutes and bought some bed bug spray in a large aerosol, I then put all my kit in a bin liner then sprayed the spray into bin liner and sealed it tight.I then sprayed my...
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    LIVE from the Camino Walking from Le Puy - after a rocky (anxious) start!

    I have walked 6 Camino’s and enjoyed the Le Puy the most , it is a stunning route, I went on my own ,I never got lost and the sheer beauty of the walk is breathtaking . Apart from asking where the toilet is and being able to order wine and beer in French, that was the full extent of my grasp...
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    I'm leaving on a jet plane!

    It is quite a tough walk through Tuscany, undulating terrain but absolutely stunning. Plenty of Airbnbs and nice restaurants. you will love it !!!
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    New Pilgrim, looking for strategies to find private rooms.

    I have walked The Camino twice and have always managed to find sensibly priced hotels with bathroom using Booking.com or Airbnb, my idea of hell is a crowed dormitory. I have never had a problem and never booked far in advance as it restricts you too much. Never had bedbugs or suffered !!
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    Coping with change after Sarria - wisdom needed please

    Barbara, Savour the moment, it is a wonderful achievement, sit in the square and just enjoy the feeling of finishing it intact. Many aspire to complete the Camino, but many fall by the wayside . I know what it takes and I know what you have been through !!! Well done and if it is a more...
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    LIVE from the Camino swollen painful feet

    When you recommence walking my advice from my own experience is do not have your boots too night and the most important thing is every time you stop take your boots and socks off, you will be shocked how much better your feet feel when you start walking again. If you have a pole rest it over...
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    Rest days on the Camino Frances?

    I always stop in Pamplona Burgos and Leon and have a day off in each , mainly because they are so beautiful, you benefit from the rest and enjoy the cities
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    French Camino finished-Advise on what camino to do next

    I have walked the Camino Frances twice , the Portuguese from Lisbon to Santiago , Stephensons Way , plus a 20 day walk to Rome and I can honestly say nothing comes near The Le Puy , it is the most beautiful walk full of culture and history , it is demanding but so rewarding , nothing comes near it
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    Training for the Camino

    Trust me take your boots and socks off and do this every two hours , your feet will feel like new . If you use a walking, place the pole between your boots and place your socks on the pole to dry out . Never forget if you are walking and you feel a burning sensation or rubbing on your feet...
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    Training for the Camino

    The best advice I can give you is travel light !!! I have walked 6 different Camino’s and each time I take less kit . Take it easy from the start , stop on a regular basis lots of fluid and take your boots off when you stop
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    Is it okay to want to walk the Frances alone?

    You will not be on your own for long !!!!
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