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    Making lemonade

    Thank you for sharing your lemonade! I just returned from my 11 day trek from St Jean to Logrono, and I too took the lemons-to-lemonade approach after a rough start. Getting lost, unrealized expectations, trip pivots, and redemption. I'll save the space here on telling you all about it, but if...
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    Massage in Pamplona (Sunday)

    I’m sorry if it’s too late but I had an amazing facial and massage at Hotel Pompaelo Urban Spa on Friday. Fantastic experience!
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    June 2023 Weather Predictions

    I appreciate your update with the recent conditions. Bummer about ending early though. i can only hope that the weather improves. I can handle the rain, but the cold will do me in. 🥶
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    June 2023 Weather Predictions

    Thank you @it56ny! All of what you say is so very true. I've wanted to do this since 2016 - and have just gotten the courage to actually do it (or a portion of it anyways.) The one thing I knew for sure, was that I needed to do this solo, so as not to worry about anyone else's pace or...
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    June 2023 Weather Predictions

    Thank you all for the wonderful words of encouragement. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't scared. I've been training every day - and my shoes are working out great so far (I've done 100+ miles locally in the past 9 days) - so hoping that any rain I encounter won't change that. Unfortunately -...
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    June 2023 Weather Predictions

    Yes - I am still starting in SJPP on June 5 - which is just 11 days away from now. 😳😳 I've been watching the weather predictions daily - so, I'm prepared for the worst - but hoping for the best. SJPP current weather prediction for 6/5: 75 degrees (F) Rain showers in the morning with...
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    June 2023 Weather Predictions

    When I'd first begun planning this - my research indicated mild weather in June, but the current forecasts are showing rain, rain, more rain, and thunderstorms for (at least) the first 4+ days of this adventure. I'll be walking along the French Way, starting in SJPP, with my first stop in...
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    Camino Pre-Planning - Backpack or luggage?

    I booked through Camino Ways - so far they have been very helpful in making arrangements. I don't arrive until the beginning of June :-) Buen Camino!
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    Camino Pre-Planning - Backpack or luggage?

    Thank you for sharing your information. I am sorry for your recent loss. Grief is hard, and none of us are immune. You absolutely deserve to complete the Camino in the way you want it. ESPECIALLY since you've already done it FIVE times! WOW! So Inspiring! I too need to do this alone - without...
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    Camino Pre-Planning - Backpack or luggage?

    Great idea - I'll reach out to my senators - they are far more responsive and I have contacts in both of their offices.
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    Camino Pre-Planning - Backpack or luggage?

    Thank you for the words of encouragement. I'm sure many many people make this pilgrimage for the healing and spiritual benefits I hope to gleen from it. This will be a huge step out of my comfort zone to do alone, but I feel it will be a very healing journey. ULTREIA! I Love that!
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    Camino Pre-Planning - Backpack or luggage?

    I will be carrying this orange Topo Day pack while I walk. My regular backpack will not work for me now due to back issues. (Hence the necessity for baggage transfer.) I'll just have to deal with the judgers out there who will criticize me for being of the "tourist" category for needing private...
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    Camino Pre-Planning - Backpack or luggage?

    Hello All! 58 y/o female, here from the Pacific Northwest, USA and I've wanted to do the Camino since losing my son in 2016 however, I just haven't been able to get my act together. If my Passport renewal is returned in time, I am HOPING to start in St Jean Pied de Port on June 5. I will be...
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