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    My intended stages on the Camino Primitivo (14 days)

    Hi Melissa, I will be leaving Oviedo on the 20th of September. Last year i walked the Camino Frances in a little over 4 weeks. Anytime I walked over 35km in a day - I certainly noticed it but a few easier days mixed in meant it was very doable. I don't envisage a bed race at this time but I...
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    Leaving on my first Camino in the morning & I'm terrified. Please help!

    Lots of good if at times conflicting advice Elisha, I sprained my ankle badly 3 weeks ago. I actually heard the rip of ligaments!! Gave it 6 days AND I bought new mid height boots rather than walking shoes. Have found them to be so supportive. Now walking 6/7 miles a day. I leave for St. Jean...
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    Finally.......doing the whole journey!

    I (we) hope to do the Napoleon route if possible. Thoroughly enjoyed it last year with blue skies and gentle warmth. I realise though that this is the exception rather than the rule! Though as I badly sprained my ankle two weeks ago a lower route at the beginning might be the most sensible- but...
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    Leaving on my first Camino in the morning & I'm terrified. Please help!

    Hi Elisha, You will find so many people willing to help you throughout the Camino. The most common advice given is also the best - take it REAL SLOW at start. I am starting in St. Jean on 26TH April and sprained my ankle badly two weeks ago - its still swollen but i am hopeful I will be able to...
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    All systems go for my first Camino - May 2, 2018

    Buen Camino Katherine
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    Safety and vulnerability

    Like the others that have posted a response, I think you will be well looked after on the Camino and safety will not be an issue for you and child but I think you may experience difficulties with some of the terrain which, in places would be tough taking a buggy through. Though I have no doubt...
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    Leaving SJPdP 12 April 2018

    Hi Ivan, I am sure you are starting to get excited as the time draws closer to your departure for the Camino. I was looking at the calendar and I notice that you have an entry for every day on the Camino. Would you consider just putting in your start date as the Calendar will be very full and...
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    Camino april 2018

    I will be starting from St. Jean that day!!
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    Showering and changing/washing clothes...how often?

    .......... each Alberque does not have a botafumeiro!!! :)
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    Starting March 4th SJPDP

    ..... and may God hold you in the palm of his hand!
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    Starting March 4th SJPDP

    ..... and may God hold you in the palm of his hand!
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    Starting March 4th SJPDP

    May the road rise with you and the wind be always on your backs. Buen Camino to you both.
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    How did you or will you pack your backpack?

    Strong elastic bands!!! I rolled up my tops, bottoms socks and any other pieces of clothing with elastic bands- made finding stuff much easier and a stroll to take out and repack I'd necessary during the day.
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    4 weeks to walk the Camino...

    I would agree with many of the posts- don't skip but rather start a little further along ( e.g. Logrono) Part of the experience is meeting and travelling with the other peregrinos. If you are "racing" along you will have little time to interact with them. Paul
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    Calendar Entries

    Hi all, I have noticed over the past few days a few people putting on the Calendar ALL the days that they will be on the Camino! The calendar is getting very congested. Could I suggest that we all just put in the day that we start the Camoino? Paul
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