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    What causes people to stop their caminos?

    "Your Camino starts the day you hear about". Sounds about right. As soon as you decide to go start preparing mentally & physically. As a lifetime athlete I thought I would be okay after all the normal prep >> good boots, practice walking for endurance, study Spanish language, read some Spanish...
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    Insurance

    From USA I would recommend Travel Guard or comparable travel insurance to cover for evacuation, death, emergencies unforeseen. Travel Guard covers for all contingencies and is NOT expensive. Why worry when you can have full coverage for the length of your trip??
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    How do people 60-and-over plan their Camino?

    Hi all ! I posed the "Over 60" question several years ago before walking the Camino del Norte. Now looking back I can say it was a blast. An experience I will treasure & never forget. My most important advise might be to bring more dry socks & keep your feet dry & healthy. I seem to have sweaty...
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    Anyone else walked without staying in Albergues?

    Yes. I walked the Camino del Norte with a group guided by Spanish Steps. Spanish Steps arranged for our overnight stays. I wanted the experience of walking and not to be worrying about where to sleep. It was the right way to go for me. Each to his own way. It is a valid experience either way ...
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    Walking alone...

    Yes, there will be others to walk with at times. Some spots are definitely more populated than others. You may want to be alone with your own thoughts some of the time. When you want company you will find it. Buen Camino.
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    Hat or No Hat? That is the question!

    If you do not wear a wide brim sombrero style hat be sure to slather your ears with sunscreen. Face, neck & ears. (No, I'm not your mother) I also wore a bandanna around my neck to keep the sun off. Last September is did not rain once while I was walking. Sun, Sun & more Sun.
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    Hat or No Hat? That is the question!

    I would never go without a hat either. Even while walking in September the sun was very intense. For sun protection I wore a cap with along bill & sunglasses as well. Many people wore wide brim hats to protect their ears & eyes. Those who wear glasses will probably need protection from glare or...
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    Camino Francés again or del Norte?

    I walked the Camino del Norte last September. Yes is was less crowded until we joined with the Camino Frances towards the end. We chose the north route because of our love for the sea and knew we would experience many beautiful sights along the coast. The level of spirituality IMO is not which...
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    How do people 60-and-over plan their Camino?

    I was the one who first posed this question and can now say with great joy & relief that I went and completed the Camino del Norte last September. My brother & I found that being 60-63 was very common. Many trekkers were there to celebrate Birthdays (50, 60 & 70) . Some were celebrating...
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    Just got back

    Great report. Thanks for sharing. So glad your journey turned out to be more than you expected. Congratulations for pushing through the hard times so that you can now relish all the good ones.
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    Camino Negatives

    My immediate reaction to this question is the concern of developing foot problems that might prevent one from finishing their trek. I had some serious blister trouble and kept treating & wrapping toes/foot. I was determined that nothing would stop me so continued on knowing I was near my goal of...
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    What did you read on your Camino

    I really only read some local info about the variously towns or churches and such. After walking all day my brain felt fried. Reading a menu at dinner was all I could manage and then sleep was my priority.
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    Best way to get your Compostela home in one piece

    Yep, spend a few Euros for a tube at the Pilgrim Office. It will go right into your pack or suitcase.
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    Loss of Body Weight

    I dropped 30 lbs while training to go on my Camino. It was my plan to get in better shape before I started. Then while I was walking the Camino del Norte I felt good & strong and ate whatever I wanted which included a lot of bread. I did not lose additional weight while walking, but did not...
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    please tell me what I can leave behind

    I walked the Camino del Norte last September 2012 and the weather was very hot.....average around 80* and never rained on any day we walked. The women were wearing halter tops or quick dry T's and shorts every day. One pair of sandals. I wish I had had more dry socks. My waterproof boots made my...
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