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    Class of 2008!

    Hi to All: Well, today I leave for Spain. After all the months of planning, thinking, packing and re-packing, it's time to "walk the walk." I would like to thank all of those veterans who provided valued advice and to the other "newbies", such as myself, for asking questions that I would not...
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    sleeping pad or not?

    I'm still oscillating on whether to take a sleeping mat. Pros - extra comfort for those tough,lumpy mattresses and cold floors one might end up sleeping on after late arrivals at albergues, light-weight to carry. Cons - no real need if mattress situations are adequate and use only on...
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    Class of 2008!

    Hello All: Well, I'm 23 days from departure and it's closing in fast - can barely wait! I'll be leaving from Roncesvalles on Sunday, May 11th. By the looks of the schedule of others, I'm likely to meet up with some forum members around this time. The only slight worry I have is the hope that...
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    Lista de correos update request March 08

    Hi All: Is there any further clarification on the length of time the Post Office in Santiago will hold parcels? I am planning on sending something from Pamplona on May 10, but will not be arriving in Santiago until June 17th or thereabouts. Thanks. Keith
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    Anyone leaving 8th or 9th of May?

    Clarisa If you go to the main board, click on Announcements (top item), click on Calendar Test (by jeff001). He has good instructions on how to get to the site. Once you are on the Calendar site, you can skip along to whatever date it is that you arrive/leave etc. and just enter your info...
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    Anyone leaving 8th or 9th of May?

    Hi Clarisa! Keith from Ottawa, Canada. I'll be leaving on the 10th or 11th of May from Roncesvalles, so there is a distinct possibility we may meet along the path. Hope to meet you. I'll be arriving via Madrid on May 9th, travelling up to Pamplona by train, then bus to Roncesvalles on...
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    I've done it! I have booked my ticket!

    Hi Clarisa, Congratulations! I booked my flight 2 weeks ago, Ottawa, Canada to Madrid on May 8th. Travelling up from there by train or bus to Pamplona on May 9th. I'm staying one night in Pamplona and then on to Roncesvalles where I will start the trek on May 11th. So by the looks of it, I...
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    Planning for a trip May/June 2008

    Hi Niel I'm setting out from Roncesvalles on or near May 11 for my first walk on the Camino. From the sounds of it, you will be a fair distance ahead of me if you are starting near the beginning of May. Nonetheless, here's wishing you a most fulfilling sojourn. You never know, we may actually...
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    Class of 2008!

    Hail Fellow Peregrinos/Peregrinas I've been monitoring this thread for some days now, having joined this forum back in mid-September. Time for another Canuck to jump in and add my 2-cents worth. I'll be leaving on May 8 for Madrid, busing to Pamplona, and starting at Roncesvalles on May 11...
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    Novice Pilgrim

    Thanks for responding to my inquiry regarding Spanish-language CDs. There appears to be a wide range of possibilities to choose from. Thanks vinotinto for your extensive review and to Kevin for your recommendation on an internet source. I have a fair comprehension and use of converstaional...
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    Novice Pilgrim

    Hi to all! In anticipation of my walk next May/June, Ihave purchased the Lonely Planet Spanish Phrasebook which includes phonetic equivalence for Spanish to help with proper pronunciation. However, to allow me to attain a certain proficiency it is, of course, better to hear it spoken by a...
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    Planning for a trip May/June 2008

    I can relate totally to the idea of a Camino Syndrome and I haven't even left yet! :) I'm also planning my Camino walk next May/June. My personal gauge of how severe this is relates to the fact that when you start dreaming about the experience, it has pretty well taken over your psyche...
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    Novice Pilgrim

    Vinotinto: Thanks for the valuable tips/advice from your experience. I've got the boots and have already started my training by walking short lengths of 5-7 km every other day. Back-pack weight concerns me somewhat, but will try to keep to the 10 kg limit. Do you include water/food in that...
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    Novice Pilgrim

    Thanks to all responded. I'm feeling more positive about the start now. Now it just a matter of keeping up my enthusiasm over the coming winter in anticipation of next spring. I'm sure this forum will amply help to do the job. K.
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    Novice Pilgrim

    Jeff: Thanks for the reply. I was hoping to go the higher level route as from others comments and some pictures posted, the view appears splendid.
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