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    Hold packages in Santiago

    I was told today that there’s an Albergue in Santigo That will hold packages. Does anyone know the name of it?
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    The Camino gets confusing after Leon-- which way to go?

    This link doesn't appear to work any longer. Do you possibly have a new link?
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    About Face!

    I'm grateful to each of you for taking the time to respond. So many choices! The one thing I know for certain is I'm going to Spain and I'm walking for 20-ish days. The rest of my story will write itself soon enough!
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    About Face!

    I've seen it and admittedly it inspired my initial interest in the Camino. I'm torn because I really want beautiful landscape, a sense of community, but not the bed race. I'm going in September and I have roughly 20 days to walk. Originally I was considering the Primitivo because of the 20 day...
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    About Face!

    Thank you for those encouraging words! I see you've done multiple Caminos. Lots of people are saying I should do the Frances first because of the "full" experience. Do you have an opinion on that? I'm waffling back and forth, and can't decide!
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    About Face!

    My heart wants to do the Primitivo but my body thinks the Frances from Leon is a better choice. Is it possible to start the Primitivo and if it proves too much to get transportation to Leon to restart? I feel pathetic even asking, but just trying to think through all my options. For a little...
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    Le Puy to Santiago: a few random thoughts

    I’m curious what you decided upon. I too am torn.
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    Route advice September

    I'm glad I at least sound like it! I'm older, but active. I walk 5 miles on my regular loop, but it's Florida flat. I'm upping my miles over the next three to four weeks and planning some long weekend hauls. I need to do two back to back 15 mile days. I just wish it wasn't July in Florida hot...
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    Route advice September

    Thank you all. I appreciate the insight and am definitely considering the Frances from Leon or Astorga. I think my family might feel better about a more well traveled route too.
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    Route advice September

    Hi, I'll be dropping my daughter off in Barcelona on August 30/September 1 for university, and my flight back to the US isn't until Sept. 23, so that gives me roughly 20 days to walk my first Camino. I've considered the Portuguese and Primitivo for their length. I know they are vastly different...
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    Primitivo around August 19

    I have not done any previous casinos, but I consider myself pretty flexible. I've got generous time -- up to 20 days. I figured if I finish and still have time (and stamina!) I could continue on the Finisterre, but that is not a firm part of my plans.
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    Accommodations in late August and early September

    Hi, I'm planning on starting Oviedo around August 18 or 19. Are the albergues likely to have space on the Primitivo that time of year or should I book in advance. I'd like to give myself the flexibility to stop when I'm ready and not have to go on just to make it to a reserved spot, but I also...
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    Primitivo around August 19

    Hi, I'll be dropping my daughter off in Barcelona for college on August 15 and think I'll need to stick around there for a few days to get her settled in. Then I plan to make my way to Oviedo to walk the Primitivo. I'm training, trying to prepare and reading blogs, watching Youtube videos and...
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