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    tour companies

    Herb, I don't know these companies but I would urge you to check out "Spanish Steps." Their 35 day Camino allows you to walk every step from Roncesvalles to Santiago, or as much of it as you want to. I did the Camino with them last October and it was great. Just for the record, most of us were...
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    Altus poncho

    I walked the Camino in October 2012 with the Ferrino poncho. It was like walking in a little self-enclosed tent--kept me very dry. Yes, it does get hot but the front zipper helps to manage ventilation. The only change I would make is to have a double zipper so one could open it from the bottom...
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    Nervous!

    I'm leaving the US in a week. . .hard to believe! I've been reading the forum all year, and picked up lots of great tips--what to pack, what to wear, socks and liners, and best of all Bag Balm, to grease up the feet and prevent blisters. Thanks everybody! I've been wondering all along why...
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    Boots for wide feet

    I have a similar problem--I don't really take a wide shoe size but my feet don't taper at all at the toes, so I need a regular size with a wide toe box. I have high hopes for a pair of Anhu Montara boots I bought about 10 days ago--they're snug at mid-foot but the toes have plenty of room. It's...
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    Raincoat-Poncho

    I'm in the US and have been searching for the Altus at a less-than-astronomical price. Based on your recommendation, I've just ordered it at peregrinoteca.com without knowing a word of Spanish--I hope it worked! Thanks for the tip.
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    tour companies

    I'm planning on doing the Camino Frances in the fall 2012. I'm a little dismayed that there seems to be this prejudice about doing the "real deal" vs. having some help. My goal for the Camino is to let go of my intensely critical and demanding attitudes, leave my comfort zone, do what's right...
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    An unholy year on the Camino Frances

    I have done hiking around the world, and this is definitely a cultural thing. In the US it took about 40 years to change people's attitudes, starting with Lady Bird Johnson and "Keep America Beautiful." Seems to me that one should carry a litter bag, pick up a few extra bottles along the way...
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    Class of 2012

    Hi everybody, I see I'm not alone in thinking this would be a great way to celebrate my 60th. I'm planning on starting in Roncevalles in October 2012. I have a lot of work to do! I haven't done serious walking in a few years and never a walk of this length. Anyone in Northern New Jersey who...
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