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    Day 1 - my cat died

    She had been sick for some time. Kidneys. Thyroid. The vet suspected she didn't have long to live. I was worried about leaving her for so long. The night I was packing her symptoms worsened considerably. I had a vet visit for a house call at midnight. Freckles died in my arms at 2am. I left Los...
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    Pre-Camino Jitters...

    Worried that this was a possibility, I arranged a housekeeper to clean 12 times while I am away ;) Thanks for the rest of the advice. I'm working on a medical release now.
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    Looking for Best Pilgrim Common Meal

    I actually cooked in four locations. Look below for all four. One note: I was wrong about cooking in Las Herrerias. The correct location was Vega de Calcarce. THAT was a challenging task. Tiny, rustic, kitchen in that place...and a really ancient, miniature, stove top too! Plus, a cashier in one...
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    Pre-Camino Jitters...

    Lush! That’s right. Lush Boom! Thanks!
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    Looking for Best Pilgrim Common Meal

    In 2015, in Rabanal, Las Herrerias, and Santiago, I had fantastic communal meals. The trick was to cook for 20 and offer to feed everyone. By cleanup time, donations offered covered the cost. Pasta is inexpensive. And if you know how to cook a really good red sauce and can find some lemons and...
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    Pre-Camino Jitters...

    Thanks folks. I’m really just venting. I have never been away for so long. Three months is a lot of time on the trail. It’s my second Camino. From SJPP I’ll be familiar with the route. And I am pretty comfortable physically. I trained. Bunches actually. I am worried about the cats though. I...
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    Pre-Camino Jitters...

    Will my cats be okay? Will my family be okay? Why in God's name did I want to hike for 3mos? WTH is wrong with me? My French is absurdly poor. I can't hike in France for 6 weeks. Damn, I'm fat. 1500k??? Why did I decide to hike from Le Puy-en-Velay? Am I clinically insane? Need contacts! Damn...
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    Dinner in Le Puy

    I plan on eating here my one night in Le Puy en Velay. The website is awful but the reviews are stellar. http://lechamarlenc.free.fr/index_m.html The Camino cats are counting on you Carry cat food and feed a kitten You'll be glad you did
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    Le Puy-en-Velay, 11 July // Anyone here walking out on 7/11?

    Los Angeles, July 8 Lyon, July 9 Le Puy-en-Velay July 10 Begin pilgrimage, July 11 (going all the way to Santiago) I expect to start walking between 7hr30 - 8hr on July 11. Message me if you'd like to walk a together for a bit. What!?!?! You didn't bring cat food with you while you walk...
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    Question for Clergy

    The only prohibition in France with respect to religious attire pertains to Hijabs and Burkas. Both are presently forbidden to be worn in public. Click here for a useful article about this sort of legislation from Al Jazeera.
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    Les Sentiers Fleuris & Ferme du Barry (Peyre-en-Aubrac)

    Has anyone been to either or both? Curious if anyone has any thoughts about either. Fwiw - I'm not asking about the wisdom of booking in advance, I am just asking about pilgrim opinions about these two accommodations. Thanks! "Feed me, Seymor. Feed me!" Camino cats love them vittles...
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    Albergue Casa de Espiritualidad Nuestra Señora de Belén (Carrión de los Condes)

    Thanks, folks! That's the info I was looking for. Got a Euro? Buy some tuna? Camino cats anxiously awaiting your reply
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    Albergue Casa de Espiritualidad Nuestra Señora de Belén (Carrión de los Condes)

    Double rooms available. Thinking it might be a nice respite for a couple. Wondering if anyone has stayed in this Albergue. http://caminodesantiago.consumer.es/casa-de-espiritualidad-nuestra-senora-de-belen Keep the Camino cats smiling! Bring some cat food with you as you walk.
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    Speaking French on the Le Puy Route

    I roll like this... http://itranslatevoice.com/
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    For Sale/Wanted Free Pack - It's a nice one too!

    Hey guys - Mark Connolly's story is kinda what I was looking for. Thanks for the kudos and interest. Happy to help. Mark Connolly, please send me a private message. Best to all! And remember, lots of cats live on the Camino. All of them appreciate it when you carry cat-food and share it...
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