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    Backpacks on Ryanair

    I'm flying from London to Biarritz on May 17 on my way to SJPdP. I've heard that Ryanair doesn't allow backpacks as carry-on baggage. Does anyone know if this is true? If so, do I need to pack my backpack in something else (like a duffel bag or even a plastic garbage bag) before checking it...
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    Baggage Transportation along the Camino Frances

    The recurrence of an old neck injury has put my planned Camino (May 19-June 25) a bit in jeopardy. It may end up not being wise to walk with a backpack (and walking without a backpack should be no problem for my neck). It also might be the case that I would want to walk with a backpack on some...
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    Good Fiction Reading about the Camino?

    Apologies to the Coelho fans, but I couldn't stand this book. I gave it a real try, based on its reputation, but came way thinking that this is the "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" of the Camino. (Perhaps that's too strong. If you liked this book, I'm very happy you found it. It just wasn't my...
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    Good Fiction Reading about the Camino?

    Does anyone know of any good novels set on the Camino Frances? I've been reading lots of "Camino Chronicles" (nonfiction) and am in the mood for a good story. Any recommendations?
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    Smart Packing and Unexpected Backpack Items

    Great suggestions so far, pilgrims! Exactly what I was hoping to see. Keep 'em coming!
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    Smart Packing and Unexpected Backpack Items

    OK peregrinos, this first-time pilgrim (leaving SJPdP on May 19) hopes to learn from your experience. What was the SINGLE smartest "unexpected" item you included in your backpack? Keep it to one item, please, and (may I suggest?) skip the basics. I hoping for examples of items I would NEVER have...
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    sleeping bags vs. sleeping bag liners

    This is probably a very naive question, but... walking from SJPP to Santiago from mid-May through June this year, can I get away with just a CoolMax sleeping bag liner, or will I need a true sleeping bag? If I need a sleeping bag, any recommendations on the type I should buy?
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    An Alcohol-Free Camino?

    Reading some of these "Camino Chronicles," it sometimes seems like the wine never stops flowing! Any tips (or experience to share) concerning an alcohol-free experience? (Leaving SJPP May 19)
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    What Was Your Biggest Mistake

    This first-time pilgrim (leaving SJPP on May 19) hopes to learn from your experience! What's the biggest mistake you made while preparing for the Camino? Having made the trip, what do wish you had known (that you didn't) before you started? Thanks in advance for your good suggestions!
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    flights from Santiago to London

    Just bought a Ryanair ticket from Santiago to London in late June for US $88.
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    Class of 2010

    I'm Mark from San Francisco and I'm set (just bought the airline tickets!) to walk from May 19-June 23 (35 days on the road -- I hope that's enough time). Arriving in SJPP May 17 and staying two nights at L'Esprit du Chemin before leaving for Roncesvalles. Planning for this trip, I find that I...
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    Tao

    From Jack Hitt's "Off the Road: A Modern-Day Walk Down the Pilgrim's Route": "... That code turns on the letter T, or Tau, which signifies the Templars and the cross and is somehow related to the number twelve, which in turn harkens to all kinds of associations--master Templars, apostles...
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    Walking in May/June

    I'm posting my first question here, and I look forward to being active in the forum in the coming months. I'm very close to finalizing plans to walk the Camino from Mid-May into late June. My question tonight is, how cool/cold do I need to plan for, as far as clothing is concerned? Any tips?
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