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    Our introduction

    Hola LaurieElizabeth! It's really exciting planning an experience such as the Camino Frances. To walk it with your daughter will quadruple the anticipation and delight! I have used this website as a reliable resource for lots of information and support from fellow pilgrims over the years. Some...
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    Walking alone- should I avoid Astorga to Rabanal?

    I forgot to mention, I felt I met more people this time as I was by myself. I chose albergues which offered a communal meal so that I could get to know more people while sharing an evening meal and I felt that was successful. I will be perfectly happy to return by myself next year. Thanks again.
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    Walking alone- should I avoid Astorga to Rabanal?

    Hola! I have just returned from the Camino and want to sincerely thank everyone who reassured me when I became anxious about walking by myself. You gave sound advice on so many different levels - personal safety, safety of personal possessions, appreciating the whole experience - I am really...
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    Walking alone- should I avoid Astorga to Rabanal?

    Thanks again......I really do appreciate all your posts of encouragement and reassurance...I guess travelling in pairs when I was a student and being subsequently married for 36 years has increased my sensitivity to the prospect of being on my own for the first time! I am confident that I will...
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    Walking alone- should I avoid Astorga to Rabanal?

    Thank you all for your prompt replies and reassuring words of encouragement! This has helped to put my concerns into perspective and I will continue getting prepared and looking forward to my next camino. Thank you again.
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    Walking alone- should I avoid Astorga to Rabanal?

    Hello, I plan to complete the remaining 215 miles remaining after 3 previous trips - the first with a friend and because I enthused so much about how fantastic the experience was, the following two years I returned with my husband. We made many friends who we have kept in touch with and visited...
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    Full albergues every day

    Hi Sillydoll, My name is Hilary and over the years I have asked you several questions and have appreciated your responses. I caught the camino bug in 2005 when I had persuaded my friend who was going through chemotherapy that a great place for us to walk when she got stronger would be the camino...
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    Boots or walking shoes in September?

    boots or walking shoes? Thanks for your advice, John. My left boot feels well broken-in, so it must be the shape of my right foot! I have given up on my boots for the camino and am bringing my walking shoes instead. Thanks again, Un saludo! Hilary
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    Boots or walking shoes in September?

    I bought a new pair of Scarpa boots last November to ensure they were fully walked-in before setting off in September. the problem is - my right foot always aches after I have worn them for a few hours! This does not inspire confidence! What is everyone's opinion about optimum footwear? Do...
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    Australian woman planning to walk September 2007 ...

    Hola Pauline! My husband and I are starting at Roncesvalles in late September. I will certainly look out for a fellow pilgrim from "Down Under"! - are you walking by yourself? I bet you are getting excited already, what with all the preparations and planning! Buen camino! Hilary
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    Obtaining a credencial in Burgos?

    walking sticks Hola Pippa, I had never used a walking stick before I was on the camino last year, but my freind brought two with her and let me try one - with a heavy rucksack on my back I found it invaluable, so bought my own while I was there. I will be taking it with me when I spend 3 weeks...
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    ready to rumble

    Hola Rich! My freind and I walked the last section from Sarria to Santiago last May. We had an absolutely fabulous time - the pilgrims we met along the way were fun and interesting - all with different stories to tell - we had a ball! The weather was kind to us - it was suuny all the time...
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    Best way to get to Burgos from Bilbao

    Hola Sil! Good to hear from you again - you were really helpful last year too. I will go on the bus website and plan. Thanks again, Buen camino, Hilary
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    Best way to get to Burgos from Bilbao

    Hi! I loved the walk from Sarria to Santiago with my freind so much last year - what a fantastic experience it was! - so this year I have negotiated 3 weeks off work . I intend to start from Burgos and am getting excited already, planning what to take, reading books on the camino and...
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