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    Starting September 6

    I'm flying into Madrid on September 3rd and will make my way to SJPDP by the 6th and starting to walk on the 7th. My first and I'm so excited I can hardly contain it! A bit nervous, too ... but more excited. :) Can't wait to meet all of you on the way! Buen Camino!
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    Couple fined for starting a fire in Finisterre

    It truly is devastating and sad that this happened. And it's very disappointing that this couple made such a poor decision. I'm also disappointed, though, to see them being called "morons" and "stupid" by fellow-pilgrims. I'm guessing they never wanted this destruction to happen ... that they...
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    Detergent for hand-washing clothes

    Great ideas! Thank you!
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    Bringing backpack on plane as a carry-on

    I prefer to carry my backpack with me on the plane (I'm flying Air Canada and Iberia airlines), but I'm afraid they might think it's too big. It's an Osprey Aura 50-liter. What have been others' experience with this particular backpack ... or one of its size? Do you think I'll most likely be...
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    Detergent for hand-washing clothes

    I won't be checking my backpack, so I need to "worry" about what I am and am not allowed through security: liquids, etc. What do people typically bring for washing their clothes by hand? Is there a store in SJPDP that sells laundry soap that's light and takes up little space? Any other...
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    Food restrictions due to sensitivity

    Hi! I'll be walking my first Camino from SJPDP to Santiago (and possibly to Fisterra) starting on September 7th. Due to food sensitivities, I avoid gluten, dairy, all grains, and all legumes. I primarily eat meat, vegetables, fruit, nuts, and seeds, as well as eggs and potatoes. It appears...
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    Hat recommendations for a first-time Camino pilgrim

    Hi, fellow pelegrinos! I'm so excited about my upcoming (first) pilgrimage on September 7th from SJPDP to Santiago and then to Fisterra! I've purchased nearly everything I need, except a hat. I am NOT a hat person at all (I'm very sensorial and tend to be hyper-aware of their presence on my head...
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    2016 September/October Peregrinos Departures

    That's my plan, too.
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    2016 September/October Peregrinos Departures

    Hi! I bought my tickets and am now officially starting my walk from Ste Jean on September 7th! I had originally said the 6th. Thank you!
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    Purchasing airline tickets, especially for return flight

    Wow! This is great! Thank you so much for taking the time to share all this info! I really appreciate it.
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    Purchasing airline tickets, especially for return flight

    It helps a lot! Thank you very much!
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    2016 September/October Peregrinos Departures

    Hi! I'll be starting from Saint Jean on September 6th.
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    Purchasing airline tickets, especially for return flight

    Hi, All! I'll be walking the entire Camino for my first time in September (2016). My plan is to arrive in Madrid (would prefer to avoid Paris) on 9/4 and then to arrive in Saint Jean via train (still need to research best modes of transport) on 9/6 and then start my walk on 9/7. I'm very fit...
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    Don't Cheap Out on Raingear!

    I'm doing the CF for the first time in September and October. Haven't decided yet when my first day will be (haven't purchased airline tix), as I want to make sure that I go at a time when it's not too hot. Is it rainy in September/October? Is it, more often than not, cooler at that time on the...
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    Anyone else starting from SJPDP on September 1st?

    Hi! I'm new to this forum (so thankful I've found it, as so many posts have already been so encouraging and helpful for me!) and I'll be walking my first Camino Frances, starting Septmeber 1st. I'm 49 and quite fit, and hope to finish in 40 days or less. (I quite honestly don't really know what...
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