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    Simple accomodation list for Gudrandsdalen Oslo to Trondheim/Nidaros

    Thanks a LOT lovingkindness. I'll use that to create a fuller list.
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    Simple accomodation list for Gudrandsdalen Oslo to Trondheim/Nidaros

    Hello All, I'm interested in doing the Gudbrandsdalen way from Oslo to Trondheim/Nidaros. I'm trying to find a simple accomodation list with the columns we all know from Camino lists. i.e. km, Town, Accomodation type, phone, # of beds, period open, price, kitchen, washing, ... I can see the...
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    Starting CF April 1st and jitters just hit me...

    So excited for you. What a time to go over, you may go over some snow drifts on the mountain if you take the Napoleon Route. The Amis St Jacques in St Jean will let you know if it is manageable though. Just remember to take food with you, when I went up over up Valcarlos I did it all excited...
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    Eating vegan diet on the Camino

    Here is the list from the network of alternative albergues. It's from 2015, but it shows vege restaurants and the albergues. Some of the albergues are vegetarian as well. http://redalberguesalternativos.blogspot.com.au/
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    Eating vegan diet on the Camino

    Dear JoEllen, Here is a list of vegetarian restaurants on the Camino, I suspect the albergues listed accomodate the same. Peace and Love. http://redalberguesalternativos.blogspot.com.au/
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    How do people adjust to home after their return from the Camino?

    I've struggled these last few years, been changed, thoroughly in a hidden way. God was there but I was in the darkness, unable to see. My heart was suppressed, my tongue pressed down and my throat tightened. In loneliness I'd let the dark in and was going under. Then I started walking; a day...
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    Lightening causes blaze in the Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Boat

    Does anyone know if the parish or anybody else is starting a collection for the restoration? I would like to promote that so us in more fortunate countries can help out.
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    Traveling to Europe With Only a Backpack

    Dear Jim, I've travelled Singapore Airlines, Southern China and Vueling with my backpacks. I saw how the airport staff handled it first time. Firstly tighten all the straps up, including the belt and shoulder straps. Tie the shoulder straps together with the loose straps until they are all...
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    Has your camino experience changed who you are as a person?

    Yes. I'm little but know my power now. A small merciful act can change a person and show those who witness it another way. So many helped me on the way, I can continue that help at home. I know I need so little physically now. I throw things out now or give them away to people who can use them...
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    Letting Go...

    Dear Guy you sound amazing. Your openness and embrace of life is already showing. If you carry this attitude with you, your Camino is going to be one of the best times. Planning the Camino is fun but being on it and living day to day is like being 14 years old again, every corner is a turn to...
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    Required level of French?

    I walked the last part of the Tours route from Dax to St Jean Pied de Port, in the end of September 2011. Knowing conversational French made a LARGE difference from when I walked Tours to Bordeaux June 2010. The people respond more, your confidence level is increased, if you meet French...
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    What is the one Albergue that you would say not to miss

    Granon, what an amazing night I had there recently. You go up stone steps into the albergue. The men slept on the level with a door from the sleeping area into the suspended choir loft. The middle level is a communal kitchen with a long table and shared meal. A fireplace is there for dinner...
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    walking from Bordeaux to Santiago

    I just returned from this way. I would like to share some thoughts. I walked alone from Bordeaux, south west to Biganos then along the Voie Littorale / Voie de Soulac down to Bayonne. Then I met my younger brother and we walked from Dax to Muxia. Firstly, Thank You for your help and advice...
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    Required level of French?

    I just walked the Voie Littoral alone from Sanguinet to Bayonne then the Tours route from Dax with my brother. we are in Spain now. I found having more French than last year profoundly improved the experience. More French farmers and villagers spent time with me and patiently tried to explain...
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    No free treatment for sick pilgrims

    I'm on the camino in Los Arcos, walking with my brother. He has gastro and saw the doctor this morning. He is resting now. The Flemish hospitaleros and hospitalera have been great. One took him to the doctor to translate. The doctor was good and printed out a treatment plan and recommended...
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