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    When do most pilgrims feel like quitting the Camino de Santiago?

    On my first Camino (SJPP to Santiago), I thought about quitting in Burgos. Once I decided to continue, I never felt that way again, even though I got very sick toward the end. On my second camino, (SJPP to Finisterre), I never felt like quitting.
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    How Important Was It To You To Do "Full" CF ?

    It was very important to me. In 2019, I started in SJPP and as I neared Santiago, I got a bronchial infection. I kept walking, but finally had to taxi the last two stages into Santiago (turned out I had pneumonia). I returned in 2021, again started in SJPP and walked on to Finisterre. I was...
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    Private accommodations in SJPP for Camino walk with immuno-compromised daughter

    Gite Makila. 3 doors from the Pilgrim Office and right across the street from Beilari. I had the most wonderful stay there in Sept 2021. It's a bed and breakfast.
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    Caution of Ignoring "Listen to your body" rule

    My mentor always told me, "If you don't slow down, the Camino WILL slow you down." I didn't listen very well. Got a bronchial infection, went to the clinic for antibiotics and kept walking - until I couldn't & taxied in for the last two stages to Santiago. When home & at the doctor, learned I...
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    After the Camino

    I arrived home three weeks ago after walking from SJPP to Santiago and on to Finisterre. I stayed in a hotel on the beach a little south of the city, so when I wanted to dine or look around, I had to take a 5 euro taxi into town, but that was fine with me. I had a deck/balcony and just enjoyed...
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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Waiting for Spain Covid QR code.

    Exactly. Once I hit the 48 hour mark, I could complete and submit. Then got my code in email within minutes.
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    The queues in Santiago

    Those were my thoughts. I wasn't going to frame it. I have photos and memories. I started from SJPP, but as it happened, got sick during the last few stages, so taxied in to Santiago - didn't qualify for a compostela anyway. Although it was disappointing not to walk into Santiago, I was not that...
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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD QR code

    I have gotten my booster (I depart for Spain Sept 1).. remember, it takes about a week for the booster to come up to its max efficacy.
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    Trekking Poles Tips

    If you have Black Diamond poles, tips are not available. I know, because that's what I had & the fellow in.. Burgos, maybe? told me tips for BD are not to be found in Spain, but he offered to fit some others by filling in the gaps with some sort of stuffing. I now have Leki - pieces readily...
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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Passenger locator form

    If I am recalling correctly, you also need your seat assignment, but if you've gotten your flight, there will be a seat assignment (which you can probably update later).
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    Day pack questions

    I used Jacotrans from Roncesvalles to Santiago without a single problem. This time, my daypack is slightly more substantial than what I used in 2019. This fall I'll be taking the Gregory Maya 16; I like all the adjustments I can make & it is very comfortable for me. I'm wondering why you need...
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    What's Your Go-To CF Shoe?

    Actually, I found some other descents trickier than the Pyrenees! Steep descents with round rolling rocks in ravines, for example. I wore boots. I'll wear boots this fall, too. Mine were WP & are again. In 2019, I wore Oboz Bridgers - this time LaSportiva. I'm loving the Sportivas! However, I'm...
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    New digital Credential is introduced from the Cathedral.

    Thank you for your quick response. I don't have trouble paying Ivar but there is something more needed for this transaction. I don't leave until September (hopefully), so there is time to figure this out. Thanks again.
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    New digital Credential is introduced from the Cathedral.

    I've downloaded the app and registered everything but I can't get the payment to go through. I keep getting a message that says: ERROR: The store has a filter which does not permit this operation. [Bines by country] Did you have any issues with payment?
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    Gonna leave for Spain Sept 1 2021

    I have an Iberia flight to PNA (Pamplona). I'm staying the night in Pamplona.. then I have not yet decided my transport from Pamplona to SJPP. Frankly, I'm thinking of asking the hotel what they consider to be the most efficient. Last time, I flew into Paris, then a flight to Biarritz, then a...
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