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    A Novice Pilgrim's Plan....How'm I doing?

    I'm sorry, but I don't know exactly what kind of poles you'd find :( I'm going to buy my walking poles in Madrid, hoping I'll find something decent & not too expensive. Maybe someone on this forum has purchased some in SJPP & could share what they found? :) Otherwise, if you don't want to...
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    A Novice Pilgrim's Plan....How'm I doing?

    Great list! Are you checking your bag on the flights? If you plan on carrying it on, there's a very high chance they won't let you take your walking sticks. I've heard it both ways, someone always manages to catch airport security on a lax day & gets to keep them, but more often than not they...
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    Best Travel Insurance from U.S.

    HalfDomeOrBust, did the insurance through Delta include Medical? I've seen some travel insurance that are only specifically for flight/hotel reservations. I would call Delta & check to see exactly what's covered. Make sure you mention that you'll be walking the Camino, just in case there's...
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    Best Travel Insurance from U.S.

    Hi MoniRose! :) I've been looking into travel insurance & find that most of the one recommended to me where not available if you were from the U.S. The one I'm considering is: Travelinsure.com USI affinity travel insurance services InterMedical insurance 800-937-1387 The rates & coverage seem...
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    New Pilgrim, quick questions about packing

    Hi Connor! :) I'm about to walk my first Camino in August, but I feel comfortable answering some of your questions because I had some wonderful people from this site help me. Flip flops- yes, pack them. Plus, you'll want to wear something open that are not your hiking shoes in the...
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    Just returned from Primitivo - our route and places we stayed

    Hello Cheryl! :) Thank you for sharing this! I did have a few questions, hope you don't mind:D What time did you normally start walking in the morning? How many hours did you average daily on the road?
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    where to stay in oviedo

    Hello Willem! :) I just reserved a room at Hostal Oviedo, which is close to the bus & train stops. They have good ratings & good rates. I would book directly with them:http://www.hostaloviedo.com/ I found they gave me a slightly better rate than bookit & priceline. I got a double, but it looks...
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    We're off for Spain this evening and start walking on June 9! Finally!

    Buen Camino, Liz! :)
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    doing the camino in august

    Hello Ilia! :) I just booked my train from Madrid to Oviedo. It is about 4 and a half hours & there where only 2 departures, an early morning (just past 7) and a mid morning (around 10). Because I'm flying in from the United States I'm losing a day. I leave on Tuesday & my flight doesn't get to...
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    Documenting your Camino: a self per mile

    A friend of mine just sent this same video to me this past weekend as motivation to prepare for my Camino, lol :D I loved it & am considering doing the same, although I'm not sure it will be as visually interesting since his was 5 months worth of changes & mine will be 3 weeks max (I'm walking...
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    Primitivo plans booked!

    So glad to hear that everything is falling into place for your Camino! :) Do you mind if I ask what airline you'll be flying to and from Madrid?
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