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    Leaving May 6, 2013 - prepared, thanks to this forum

    Ha! The cowboy hat is being worn by the person taking that picture! Funny thing about my cowboy hat and its horse tail band, everyone wants to wear it. Buen Camino
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    Leaving May 6, 2013 - prepared, thanks to this forum

    Thank you to my Camino family for their well wishes! Buen Camino to all... Jan
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    Leaving May 6, 2013 - prepared, thanks to this forum

    It is Sunday morning at 12:30 am which means one more day until I leave. I want to thank Ivar and the whole team for running this forum, all of the wonderful people who shared their knowledge, and the new pilgrims who ask all the right questions. I don't know what I would have done without all...
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    Flying into Paris???

    I am flying from the USA into Paris (CDG), then taking a bus/taxi...whatever, to the Paris Montparnasse train station, a 40-minute trip from the airport. Taking a bullet train to Bayonne, then connect with another train to SJPP. I think you can catch the train from CDG2 which is the lower level...
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    Keen CNX Walking Sandals

    Great to hear your experience was as wonderful as mine. I can't wait to use them in three days when I begin my pilgrimage. Buen Camino!
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    Keen CNX Walking Sandals

    Because of the comments on this thread, I bought a pair of closed toe lightweight Keen sandals. While training last week, I got caught in a thunderstorm while in my trekking tennis shoes, so I pulled off my waterlogged socks and shoes and pulled out the Keen sandals. I walked the remaining 4...
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    walking with flip flops and short sleeves?

    If I hadn't already bought my hiking tennis shoes, I would walk the entire Camino in my very lightweight Keen closed-toe sandals. It poured rain when I was training last week and my tennis shoes got wet, so I put on my new Keen sandals and trekked the last 4 miles in sublime comfort. I'll...
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    Solar phone chargers

    I love my Pico Freeloader Solar Charger. One gives me about 3/4 charge on my iphone, so I bought two since I plan a lot of data usage and want to ensure one of the two always has a remaining charge. They take all day in the sun to charge, but are lightweight. I bought mine and had them shipped...
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    Can I Buy A Cowboy Hat?

    I am taking no chances - I'm taking mine with me. I trained for the first time yesterday in the pouring rain and pulled my poncho hood over my cowboy hat, leaving the front of my hat sticking out. The rain poured off the front of my hat keeping it out of my face like an umbrella! It was a...
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    Kindle App and Guide Book with History

    I'm walking the French Way in May, 2013 and downloaded the Kindle App on my iphone 5 from which I purchased the the book CAMINO DE SANTIAGO History Culture Architecture from St. Jean Pied De Port to Santiago De Compostella and Finesterre by Gerald Kelly, updated summer, 2012. It is the best...
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    Nationality Flags/Patches

    I have a huge American flag sewn to the top of my pack. I am not worried about it. I fought for my country, and am proud to be American, even if I don't always agree with our policies. I know some people are anti-American, but when I served in Europe years ago I learned that just as many people...
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    Solo this June?

    I can't imagine going WITH a traveling partner, and I am a 57 year old woman from the USA. Sometimes we tend to stick with what is "safe" and comfortable, missing out on opportunities to discover other people and their cultures, but mostly the opportunity to discover ourselves. Be bold and go...
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    First Camino: Getting to SJPDP from US East Coast?

    I booked Air France to Paris (Charles De Gaulle (CDG) airport) out of Tampa, Florida. I need to run some errands in Paris before leaving, so I will catch my train at the Paris Montparnasse train station, a 40-minute trip from the airport – giving me 4 hours to exchange money and visit a phone...
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    starting in 2 days!!

    And I thought I was excited with only 7 weeks to go... You leave today, and I just wanted to wish you Buen Camino!!!! Be happy and everything will fall into place. Have faith.
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    Walking in May

    Has anyone tried waterproofing spray for shoes? I love my ASICS trail shoes, no blisters, great fit, good grip - but am worried about rain. I saw some waterproofing sprays for shoes on Amazon that say they do not affect breath-ability of tennis shoes. Would love feedback on this. I am beginning...
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