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    Walk + Bike

    I did this last year as I did not have the 31-32 days to do it as a walk alone. If I were to do it again, and I would love to, I'd do one or the other. When cycling I lost contact with the fellow pilgrims whom I had met on the walk. Cycling gear and walking gear don't mix and I would organise a...
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    New member from Sydney and some questions...

    Lisa, I walked the Camino on sabbatical last year - but in September. It was hot! I have scanned the posts and agree with the replies I have read ... but my tuppence worth! 1 - camel back saved me ... went through 3 two litres a day 2 - it is all about your feet ... merino socks inners and...
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    What is the one Albergue that you would say not to miss

    Paroquial Hostel in Hospital de Orbigo would be my pick. I arrived hot and a little frantic but the welcome was such that I quickly lost any anxiety I was feeling. Having said this there was no albergue that I would not return to. I was surprised by this having read posts on this site prior to...
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    What did you take that was "too much"?

    I took too many changes of clothes. You only need one on one off. I also took a sleeping mat just in case and then sent it home. I ditched the plate and bowl I took and I sent home the the gortex jacket I had. I ended up with just under 10k in the pack. I was walking and cycling so I sent on...
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    A sad day on the Camino Frances today.

    This is incredibly sad as placing my trinket at the Crux de fero was the emotional climax of my pilgrimage. I had placed an amythest that my sons had found in a beautiful stream in the north of England.
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    After Santiago

    I spent 4 wonderful days in Santiago itself and then too little time in Barcelona before returning to Australia. Seeing Sagrada Familia was a wonderful way to put a full stop on my pilgrimage. Enjoy the experience. Scott
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    Class of 2010

    I leave Melbourne on the 25th August and hope to be in SJPP via Paris on the 27th. Getting VERY excited and open to whatever happens. Scott
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    Albergue review

    great help thank you
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    New movie about the Camino Frances

    Neil I will be walking the Camino for the first time in September this year. Your trailer has just heightened my excitement - well done. Cannot wait to see the whole documentary. Scott
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    Walking and cycling

    Thank you so much for these ideas they are all helpful. I am wondering though if the thought of hiring a bike and then returning it in another town is possible? If I could buy one cheaply I would be happy to leave it a a church or refuge when I started walking. I have a "collapsible" pack which...
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    Walking and cycling

    As I have limited time to complete the Camino from SJPP and do not want to catch a bus to make up time - has anyone walked and cycled? I was thinking of purchasing a bike in Burgos and then cycling the Mesata to sell the bike prior to walking into Galacia. Any thoughts? Scott
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    Class of 2010

    After much planning and organising those I will leave at home I will be on my way to Santiago from SJPP in late August. First timer who cannot wait!
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    Limited time

    My plans for my pilgrimage are taking shape and I now know that I will be only able to spend 22 days walking in total. I will have to leave Santiago at a set date to return home. So my question is: What do I leave out and are the bus links between towns good enough to rely on so that I can skip...
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    first time pilgrim: How long does it take to walk?

    This is very helpful thanks - I will be doing it alone and I understand the need t ostart relatively slowiy. I think I have now confirmed for myself that I should start inside Spain to give myself enough time to do it and a little at the end.
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    first time pilgrim: How long does it take to walk?

    Thanks for all those thoughts - they have helped me deal with the dilemma of "doing it because it is there" as opposed to "walking my pilgrimage".
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