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  1. PaulB Hayward

    Camino at the beginning of Spring 2024 from the UK with my dog.

    I've always camped my Camino's; I've always wanted to take my Dog. I tired of advice not to camp and the telling of the legal implications; there's plenty available; probably/possibly given by those who don't camp. If you do it right, no one will know you are there, or have been there.......I...
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    Wild camping

    There's a lot of sense in JabbaPapa's input; I've wild camped the Camino three times; I'm not going to run off the lists of do's, and dont's...............................you know thy common sense stuff.. I'v never had a bad issue; I 'dissapear'............then no one is to know; that's the way...
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    Bivvy bag or not?

    Hello, I've used a bivvy bag on all my Camino's; it gives one peace of mind; there's always somewhere I can tuck myself away, and albergues become a luxury you can enjoy whenever you come accross one, that simply falls into place for you. Remember; show respect, and leave no trace..........it's...
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    Don't forget Masks, Hand Sanitizer, Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Pad and Contactless Credit/Debit Card..

    I like this ...............I think this way too; and, it's always nice come accross another 'mature' walker, that shares my values...
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    Tent camping the whole Camino

    My Daughter and I camped on both of our Camino's, and loved the freedom it gave. We sometimes envied those carrying little, or no weight; but, we so enjoyed not being drawn into that rushing wave of people, persuing a bed for the night. It's good to do both, camping, and staying in the odd...
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    Walking after knee surgery?

    Hello, I too, walked part of the Camino; from SJPD, to Sansol in 2014; and yes, it was a wonderfull expeirience, with a plan to return a couple of years later to do another third, or maybe even finish. In the mean time, an accident led to the development of arthritis of the knee, and lower...
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    I am not a "Camino pilgrim"

    You have, with your few paragraphs, put into order, my mixed emotions, of why I find myself, needing to do 'special' things in Life; the Camino, my solitary hiking trips to the Hebrides, the list goes on. I feel like someone just switched on a light ! I'm sure I will learn, and maybe, change...
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    Comment by 'PaulB Hayward' in media 'Somewhere on the Camino'

    You rode the Camino by Bike !?? How was it........I have walked the first half........I have since had an accident, and cannot; I think, walk the rest; I would like to cycle it; but, must carry my camping kit. Would you recommend....or not? Thank You. Paul.
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    It is my friend's dream to walk the Camino, but she has very bad arthritis...

    I find myself, reading this thread, because, I, following an accident, now find myself, with arthritis of my right knee, and some back problems too. I have only completed the first half of the Camino, and long to return to complete the journey. I so want to hear from anyone, who has found...
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    Storing a car and excess gear

    I have twice left my Jeep in SJdP on a campsite; the owners look after vehicles whilst you are away....and cheap too. Then, its the bus back from wherever I get to> On my second visit, I bused to where I left off last time, so I picked up the Camino from where I last walked to; it worked well...
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    Guide books - and the sour taste they leave

    Had I let it, the Brierley(is that spelt right ?) would of ruined my Camino. It is such a shame that so many books are creating 'stages'; there are so many places worth staying in between, that one can find not only welcoming, but peaceful. I did a few 'stages', it just wasn't for me, and I did...
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    Camino Angel needed: fly a pup to Sweden!

    My Heart goes out to this Pup and whoever it is that is rescuing. I have not the resources to help; but as an ex heavy good driver who knows Spain and Sweden, and everything in between very well..............I would love to give my time to help.
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    Camping, sort of

    Hello, I have happily camped on the Camino; and yes, some Albergues do allow camping on their grounds.....you simply pay the same as though you were using a bunk, that way, the facilities are yours to enjoy. Some of my more enjoyable Albergue visits have been camped ones......just mix with...
  14. PaulB Hayward

    Walking the Camino 9-10 months after spinal fusion surgery.

    Hello, Although I have had no spinal surgery, I have suffered back problems for many years. Recently, I took a fall; landing on my lower spine from about eight feet onto a tiled surface, and messing things up pretty badly, what wasn't all that good to start with.........I rather think that there...
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    Camping along the Camino Frances

    My Daughter and I camped many times on our Camino; this way we could enjoy the company at the Alberues if we wished, but also , we were able to enjoy the peace of our own company when we felt the need. We always were considerate, and left no trace of our stay; and in return were never chalenged...
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