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  1. marbuck

    Things to know before walking the Camino with your dog

    While on a holiday to the Northern Territory in Australia I noticed a sign at the entrance to a National Park. " Do your dog a favour this holiday, leave it at home" This is such a good idea, for the dog and for the other people on holidays. Not everybody loves your dog as much as you do.
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    how long did you stay in SJPP?

    Saint Jean is a tourist town but really, it is a special place. It is worth two night if you have the time. The three times we have been there has always been exciting. Looking around town, talking to other pilgrims, eating the great food and just contemplation the walk ahead is what a...
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    Confused about clothes for April/May on Camino Frances

    We had snow at O'cebero in mid May 2014, so come prepared
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    Cost excluding food - is 8-15 euros correct?

    If a church was open we went in, it's part of the Camino. If it wasn't open we walked around it to appreciate it. Remember, if it wasn't for the churches, the Camino would not exist.
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    Cost excluding food - is 8-15 euros correct?

    I know you have only asked about the price of accommodation but please bear in mind that this may be the only Camino you ever do, so you really want to make sure it is a good one. A few extra Euro's in your pocket can make the difference between an ordinary Camino experience and the best time of...
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    Le Puy...first week?

    Hi Sharon, looking forward to hearing how your RLS route goes. We never got around to walking that trail. Enjoy!
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    Guided vs. Self-Guided Caminos

    Good on you Mack, at least you are out there walking the Camino and I think you will make a very good Pilgrim.
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    Travel from Paris to SJPDP WITH 2 nights to stay in small towns along the way

    St. Palais is a really nice town.
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    Menu del dia or Menu de peregrino?

    Casa Rural's are the best for food and accommodation. You will always get a wonderful meal, the rooms are always good and the wine is always better. If ever I walk the CF again I will try and stay in as many CR as possible. It will cost you more but the experience is worth it.
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    Worth carrying?

    Waterproof pants that only weigh 1.3 ounces more than the gaiters is a no brainer. Take the waterproof pants. They can also pass as a pair of long pants when your others are still wet from laundry and you need long pants to go out for dinner because it is too cold to wear shorts. I have walked...
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    Judging Fitness Level

    The best advice is to be as fit as you can be, you will enjoy your Camino more.
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    What can I really expect to spend on this walk?

    How true, it may also be the only time you ever get to walk through Spain so if it cost you a few more $ to enjoy your Camino then just do it. Remortgage the house if necessary.
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    First Camino in Sept from St Jean

    Most times it does Tim, the other times you have to work it out yourself. Enjoy your Camino, it is the start of a whole new life for you. Not a day goes by that I don't think of the Camino.
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    First timers

    Well said scruffy1, wonderful advice!
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    Words, words, words. Which ones bug you and why?

    Paris Texas: I remember the movie well!
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