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    Spring has sprung?

    I walked the Camino Frances between April 28 - June 5, 2022, and I chose that time of year because of the very reason about which you inquire. It was gorgeous. Everything was in bloom, and I fell in love with the Flanders poppies! One caution, though... the competition for beds was fierce...
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    With three weeks to play with...

    Totally agree. Leon.
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    Can I do the camino at 16

    I admire your gumption, and you will have an amazing time. Go for it!! I would offer one teeny piece of advice to all those above who suggested you carry a letter of permission from your parents. That is, have it notarized! Anyone can make up a letter and get it signed, but that doesn't...
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    May/June on Camino Francés

    I left SJPdP at the end of April and arrived in Santiago on June 5, 2022. Quite busy the whole way. In particular, the segment from Sarria to Santiago was nuts. Easily three times as many people, overnight.
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    The ticking clock

    Tomorrow is promised to no one. It is for that reason I decided two years ago, at age 69, to fulfill my dream of walking the Camino. I will be forever grateful I made that decision, and for the experience of a lifetime. Whether it's the Camino or any other bucket list item, don't put it off...
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    24/12/2023 This Special Night

    Merry Christmas, y ¡Feliz Navidad a todos! ¡Buen Camino!
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    Douro River Cruise

    A quick check of RiverCruise.com revealed several cruise line options for Fall 2024, if you're interested in a 7 - 10 day cruise. If something more like 4 -6 days is your preference, the only option I saw is Croisi. I know nothing about this company, but the website gives it a very good...
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    LIVE from the Camino @TiedyeAT on the Camino Francés

    I agree with the others. Your writing is magical! Please let us know when you write your book. I will buy it!! Thank you, TiedyeAT.
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    Pants or Shorts? Second pair of Shoes?

    Hola Rodrigo. I did my Camino last year from SJPP to Santiago, striking out on April 30 and arriving in Santiago on June 5, so roughly the same time frame as your first stage. I took only two pairs of shorts, no zip-offs and no pants. It worked out great for me, but then I don't get sunburned...
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    Hands up! Where are forum members from?

    California, USA, North America.
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    St Jean to Muxia in 20 days - or less!

    I can well imagine! An image of tires burning rubber on the pavement comes quickly to mind. Good luck and Buen Camino!!
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    St Jean to Muxia in 20 days - or less!

    From one who had major foot problems on my Camino last year, ultimate respect, Gentlemen!! Amazing accomplishments, all. Just curious, Tiger Mike, what kind of shoes did you wear for this marathon event? I'm sort of assuming you wore no shoes at all, but rather had wings on your feet!
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    Hiking sandals or not?

    When I did my first Camino last year I started out with a pair of hiking shoes that did not work out well. By the time I took my first zero day in Burgos, my feet were trashed with painful, raw blisters. I purchased a pair of Quechua hiking sandals in the local Decathlon store, as well as some...
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    Requesting your help on my research project - a digital community of walkers

    When did you join this forum (before, during or after your camino)? Before Why do you think you were drawn to a digital community of pilgrims like this one? This forum provided me with a wealth of information before I went on my first Camino last year. Now that I'm a "veteran", I can relate...
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    Happy St James Day !!

    ¡Feliz día de Santiago! To all those who have gone before, and to those who have yet to go! Buen Camino!
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