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    Australians allowed to travel.

    You bet. Will go in April/May 2023 to let Covid issues settle in. Not prepared to go just yet and risk contracting Covid or getting tied up in cancelled flights, hotel bookings etc., if lockdowns occur again. It was a nightmare last year trying to get money and credits back. Look forward to...
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    The pretending to be deaf scam

    Hi I can across this 'deaf' mob back in 2014, just past Sarria and then saw them all later in the day gathered near Morgade talking amongst themselves. I recall some pilgrims gave generous donations and when I refused they became quite agitated. Looks like a lucrative business that continues...
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    New Miam Miam Dodo Vezeley Guide

    Hi Jacques, Thank you for the link to Miam Miam Dodo, very good. I would be interested in your thoughts on the Vezelay route and if you have an itinerary with the stages you did, that I could have to help me plan the route. Any tips for places to stay that were memorable for you. Kind...
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    New Miam Miam Dodo Vezeley Guide

    Hi Davey Thanks for your reply. I will wait until the next edition comes out. Regards Ralph
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    Vezelay Route--What a Mess!

    Hi AJ, would I be able to get your 'as walked' itinerary as I am about to start panning the Vezelay route for 2017. My email address is: EDITED by moderator to remove email address. Have a great New Year Kind regards, Ralph Melbourne Australia
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    New Miam Miam Dodo Vezeley Guide

    Hi Davey if the Miam Miam Dodo is still available I would like to stake a claim on it. Can you advise cost to post to Melbourne Australia please. Looking at a possible Camino in 2017 if I can get away at that time. All the best for the New Year. Kind regards Ralph
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    Walking in August?

    Hi Colleen how are you going with your camino? Don't forget to get me the photos of John Lennon's lyrics on the side of bins. Have a great journey and enjoy the pilgrimage. Would love to hear from you along the Way and how it is all going. Buen Camino Ralph (ossiemate) Australia
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    Starting Arles route beginning September

    Dear barbaravan as I am in the planning stages for the Arles walk, would it be possible to get a list of where you stayed along the way? What month did you go and how was the weather, was it a 'hard' walk. kind regards. Ralph
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    Starting Arles route beginning September

    Hi Bernice, thank you for your prompt reply and the information - I was not sure if the Miam Miam Dodo was available on the Arles route but obviously it is - I will buy this on Amazon as I have used the guide on the Camino before and found it to be excellent. Info on accommodation would be...
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    Starting Arles route beginning September

    Hi Bernice I am starting to plan another Camino (2014 Le Puy en Velay to Roncevaux & 2015 Roncevaux to Santiago) and look like hiking from Arles to Pau in 12-18 months time. Would you be able to forward a list of where you are staying and what guide book, if any, you are using. How far are...
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    limiting stages to 15km

    Hi GAUVINS. Thank you for correcting the web address. I have edited my entry. Kind regards Ralph
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    limiting stages to 15km

    Hi Kiwi -family. Both. I just completed the Roncevallees to Santiago Camino in May 2015 and the French side from Le Puy en Velay to Roncevallees in 2014. The French side was the most scenic and memorable, but harder. You can travel 15 kms on both routes, no problem with accommodation.. Here...
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    Anyone from Melbourne Australia who has walked or us going to walk...

    Hi Debb. just completed the Camino two weeks ago, on the Spanish side. Completed the French side from Le Puy-en-Velay to Roncesvalles in 2014 (so beautiful countryside and magnificent villages). A word of warning, when you leave Astorga be aware of the scam that is taking place by supposedly...
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    Visiting Finisterre from Santiago

    Hi Perdita I forgot to mention that the return bus ticket (with Monobus) is open ended, that is, you can return back to Santiago on any day and any hour. Monobus only go as far as Finisterre. Regards Ralph
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    John Lennon's 'Imagine' along the Camino way.

    Hi slynchy. Thank you so much for providing the photos. Once I have put together the sequence of lyrics, I will post these on the forum.. Have a great day. Ralph
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