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    French Camino movie - Saint Jacques la Mecque

    I’ve been searching for it for years, since 2013. I’ve heard it’s wonderful. I guess I’ll find it at the right time, Camino time 💟
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    Bladders or Bottles

    I found it was easy to stay hydrated using a bladder. If you have one that fills from the top it's convenient to add water to it during the day. Because I use two hiking poles I think it's less cumbersome to just have a tube to sip from, rather than managing a bottle and sticks. One note: my...
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    Other Long Distance Trails

    Many thanks Karl. That's very helpful. The Assisi - Rome section is sounding more doable for us. Quite a while ago I found a blog on the forum by a priest who walked that part and it sounded wonderful. I'll try to find that again. Best, Tatiana
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    Other Long Distance Trails

    Karl, my husband and I are interested in walking one of the Assisi walks and haven't found a lot of information. I have purchased Revd. John N. Merrill's "Walking the Camino di Assisi" book and perused the Italian website. But, I'm concerned about the long distances between lodging. It seems you...
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    Mass between Sarria and SdC

    It's where your friend got lost :( Just before Samos and Sarria.
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    As an albergue staying pilgrim do you ever get to see the Milky Way?

    Ha! I wasn't that lucky! Rare was the open window in the albergues.
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    As an albergue staying pilgrim do you ever get to see the Milky Way?

    I was usually to sleepy to wait until it was dark. But I remember one night in Puente de la Reina, Santiago Apostol Albergue when I had a huge window behind my head on the top bunk and I couldn't sleep because it was so gorgeous to see the stars.
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    San Xil or Samos?, that is the question.

    Watch the signs carefully. I tried to go to Samos and ended up getting lost for four hours, trying to follow the river (wrong bridge to wrong river). There were Camino signs and plastic gold/white flags on trees to show the way and along old paths, rock walls but it hadn't been used for a while...
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    Returning home.

    Wayfarer, you have supported so many of us with your responses to posts, it is no surprise to see the outpouring of care from this forum. Thank you for telling us what happened so that we can care for you. I'm walking to the Poor Clare Monastery this morning and will lift you up in prayer, that...
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    Help with accommodation in St Jean!

    Good to hear you have reserved the Auberge du Pèlerin. That was my 1st night last Spring, April 28th, 2013 and I found it well-located, clean, very fun and the welcome dinner was a great way to launch. Buen Camino!
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    Portrait of a Pilgrim - A multimedia documentary on the Camino de Santiago

    Thank you for sharing your images and poetic writing.
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    Camino Frances review in video

    34 minutes of precious memories brought back by your video. Nice job! Thanks for sharing it on the forum.
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    My moment at the Cruz de Ferro- a memorial

    Thank you for sharing your story, Rory. I walked in honor of my sister and my mother who died shortly before I began. It was a heavy burden and also a release from grief. The Camino was right where you could do the most for your family, holding them in prayer, letting yourself feel the loss of...
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    Keen Sandals???

    I have the Newport H2 and found them true to size. They are heavy, but very good as an emergency alternative to your walking shoes/boots. They are so bright and look great in California, but honestly, I felt a little ridiculous in them in Spain (bright turquoise). I brought flip-flops for the...
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    Backpack concern

    Osprey Kyte 46 is working well for me. I also had trouble finding a pack that didn't have arm straps that would hurt after a while. I am on the Camino just 4 days now and am finding my pack is very comfortable. Buen Camino!
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