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    Paradors along the Camino Frances

    Good to know. I'll be traveling with my iPad, so Internet coverage might not be a problem. I thought I would not want or need it until I got to my hotel (no need for distractions) but I may have to pack it within reacheable distance in my pack. Although I am a shower person, a bath or two...
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    Paradors along the Camino Frances

    Do you think it is relatively easy to reserve a room on the Internet while you are on the road? Having a set schedule of arrival would take away some of the spontaneity of the trip, I'd guess.
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    Paradors along the Camino Frances

    Great stuff here! Thank you so much. I thought I may be breaking some of the spirit of the pilgrimage by choosing comfort once in a while but I came upon the book on Catherine The Great and read that Empress Elizabeth would leave her carriage while traveling and choose to walk for days as a...
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    Paradors along the Camino Frances

    In reviewing the posts about a good hotel in Santiago there were several comments about Paradors. Are there many Paradors along the way? I only know of two. I realize that many (or most) pilgrims may think that choosing a parador instead of an albergues is totally out of character while...
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    Lost and Hopefully Find with the Camino

    You could take those five days, go somewhere closer to home, I.e. Grand Canyon, let nature clear your mind up a bit. The job situation is not good yet, if you have debts, you might be risking too much. Yet, I have taken risks like that myself and come out alright, one big difference, debts...
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    Travelling the Camino without a Guidebook

    While checking annakappa's link I found a free iPhone/iPad app that has very good information, maps, list of albergues, difficulties, etc. it is in Spanish. It seems that it would still be a good tool whether you understand it well or not. The maps, names of albergues, phone numbers do not...
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    Logistics and budget

    Thank you for such detailed information, very helpful. I never considered insurance, i'll start looking into it. I will be traveling with at least one of my two sons, they are planning to take turns as work schedules permit. When I travel alone, I may opt for private lodging. Since we were...
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    Logistics and budget

    Hello, I've been gradually training for the past year, I believe by May 2013 I may be able to start El Camino, Lord willing. So, I am now researching all aspects (thank you for the comprehensive and helpful information, btw). Normally, when I travel I get my round trip tickets, book or...
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    iPad2 on the Camino (Frances)

    I am also taking my iPad with me in May of next year. I am planning to buy a microsim in Spain for my 3G. Whether I get good reception or not, it will still carry all my maps, books, music, research. There is a rumor that Apple might come up with a smaller iPad. Yes, I could also do it in my...
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    Camino del Norte - Self made guide

    Thanks for the advice. I'll keep that in mind, especially if walk it alone.
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    Camino del Norte - Self made guide

    Thank you Evan. I've been training for the past year. I am now planning to start May 2013, seriously debating which way to go, Camino Francés or Camino del Norte. I've downloaded the PDFs to my iPad. This a great resource that I will study in detail. Thanks again.
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