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We are flying to Amsterdam this Wednesday and will be starting our walk May 1! There is such a quiet resolve for me - this is something I must do. I am excited, yes, but there is an almost zen-like peacefulness to our preparations. I wish you all the best as you prepare.
We are flying from Toronto to Amsterdam on AirTransat. We're spending 4 days there and then heading to Biarritz (Amsterdam to London Stansted on EasyJet and the London to Biarritz on RyanAir) and then the train to SJPP.
This is a post-retirement trip so we have the luxury of time. We're...
Getting to SJPP is almost all arranged (got some great deals on flights!). By happenstance, these arrangements have us starting our walk on May 1 which, of course, is a holiday. How problematic is that? Should we stay another night in SJPP and start on May 2? We are hoping to be able to stay...
I have been following the recommendations on size, weight and suggested brands of backpacks, but can you provide guidance on the most important features of your favourite backpack.
Our training has been going so well that we decided to add a basic backpack that we already own to our routine...
As I read these posts I can see the magic of the Camino has already started.
My partner and I plan to start walking the Camino Frances in mid-April 2014 just after my retirement. I want an opportunity to "reset" and reflect on what will be the next phase of my life. My partner is looking at...
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