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    3 Weeks to go

    We are 2nd timers. If u want to enjoy your pilgrimage suggest keep the weight to a minimum. Your feet are far and away the most important consideration. We use trail running shoes one size bigger that we normally wear. Double marino sox, very thin and vasiline on the feet every morning. We don't...
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    Camino Frances starting September 1, 2019

    Hi There. Walked CF in Sept a few years ago from SJPP. Hot as. Only had one rain day the whole way. Starting from Pamplona this September 3rd. Packweight 7kg or less. Wore trail running shoes, one size bigger than normal and marino double socks. Also vasiline on feet every morning. no blisters...
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    September/October

    There is a thread on this Forum on what to pack. Its very good. My suggestion is pack very light. My wife and I carry maximum 7kg including packweight. Also you can buy anything you need on the Camino. Less is definitely better than more. The most important thing is your footwear. Again use...
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    Hi there - Any Kiwis walking Camino Frances September/October 2014?

    Hi Trish. My wife linda and I and daughter Juliet are flying to Paris from Ak 5Sept. and train to Lourdes then SJPDPa few days later to walk Camino. Happy to share plans and thoughts. Gerrard.
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    Auckland to SJPDP 2014

    Hi there would b really interested in the name contact for the Auckland travel agent u mentioned as we are trying to arrange flights now? Thank you. Gerrard.
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    Auckland to SJPDP 2014

    Hi Everyone. Firstly can I say thank u very much for your generosity and time to answer. Im a bit gobsmacked so many of u took the time to share so generously and provide many options for us to look at. My wife and I and 14yr old daughter will be setting out early Sept2014 and probably going to...
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    Auckland to SJPDP 2014

    Hi There. Trying to get to St Jean for Camino as quickly and cheaply as possible from Auckland. Barcelona, Paris or Madrid seem to be the main options for arrival/departure. Any advice from those who have been before would be most appreciated. Thanks. Gerrard.
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