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    Group of 12 - May 2015

    I did the camino ingles in July 2013.I think you are right to go for the larger centres. The albergue at Bruma offered the opportunity to book an evening meal which you might want to consider for a large group Betanzos to Bruma is a tough 29 km- Check out the profile map to get an idea of the...
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    Group of 12 - May 2015

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    Arriving in Seville May 2015

    Good luck with your first camino. I did the camino ingles in 2013 and would love to do the VDLP. In terms of equipment, i endorse the suggestion re: sun cream. It is surprising how quickly it is absorbed when you are on the road for a few hours
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    Help for 1st time peregrinos please

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    Nice hotel in Santiago

    I would endorse the sugetsion of the Hospideria St Martin -Some rooms are priced for peregrinos and there is an evening meal for 10 euros Highly recommended
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    How do people 60-and-over plan their Camino?

    I was nearly 59 when I walked the Camino Ingles from Ferrol to SdC [ 118 kms in three days] I am fit for my age but I think you can bank on 15 km per day at a reasonable pace. It is worth training [ I did 3-4 long walks per week for three months in preparation ] Buen Camino Pilgrim 2013
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    Catholic Protocol

    I think that a number of comments about receiving a blessing are appropriate. It would not be right to receive communion if your belief was that it was not the Body and Blood of Christ. I think that if you went forward to receive a blessing then you are expressing a desire to be part of the...
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    Catholic Protocol

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    San Martin Pinario Hospederio Seminario Mayor Hotel-Santiago

    I was disappointed and surprised to read the comments re: Hospideria San Martin Pinerio I stayed there on Saturday 6th July and found all staff helpful and attentive. Pilgrim 2013
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    Preparing for Santiago de Compostela

    Thanks for the good wishes - The weather was extremely hot [ 33/34 centigrade] but pleased to report that I completed the Camino on Friday and collected my compostela Buen camino Frank
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    Preparing for Santiago de Compostela

    Two months have passed and all my preparation is behind me. Tomorrow night I will be in Galicia and on Wednesday I set out from Ferrol.
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    Class of 2013

    Congratulations on completing the camino.
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    Class of 2013

    Thanks for the updates on weather. I am trusting it improves by early July.
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    Class of 2013

    My name is Frank - I am from South Wales and I am walking from El Ferrol to SDC from 3rd-6th July I am walking solo as a test for a longer walk in the future Buon camino
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    Preparing for Santiago de Compostela

    My name is Frank and i set out for the camino ingles in July
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