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    Bayonne Accomodation

    I'm currently in Bayonne, leaving tomorrow. I'm staying at the Okku Hotel which I adore. What an experience. It's an easy 20 min walk from the station. Includes breakfast, all day snacks, wine, horsd'oeuvres. Sauna, terrace, etc. Really cool and comfy rooms.
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    What technology are YOU using on the Camino?

    My IPhone 6 and mini IPad 4 make me happy! They're light enough and I can read the screens!
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    daily distances

    It does sound like a lot, but it depends on how you have been training. If you've done similar distances with your pack in advance of your Camino, it shouldn't be as big an issue as if you haven't worked up to this level beforehand,
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    Doubts after Day 1

    Best advice I ever got about waliking downhill is to take it HEEL first, not toe first. Saved my knees, legs, psyche, etc.! Best of luck to you on your Camino.
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    Too cold to walk in October? Too deserted for a woman alone?

    Congratulations from this Scorpio! I wish you the very best. Am looking forward to my first Camino!
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    Walking the Valcarlos route

    I'm staying there, too, in early October. Looks great and I had no problem communicating with Rosa and making a reservation.
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    Too cold to walk in October? Too deserted for a woman alone?

    I'm starting from SJPdP on 10/01, too. Nice to know you'll be out there, too!
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    Albergue Burgos March 22 2016

    You took your entire pack and contents into the sauna? You've got more nerve than I do! ;-) Anyone else in there? Love the bug solution
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    Very scared of terrorism

    When a big journey lies ahead, it's understandable to have these fears pop up and try to take hold. It's part of our lives. Think about all the things you COULD worry about if you wanted to: planes, trains, cars, lightening, falling trees, and the list goes on. Terrorism is certainly in the news...
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    Need basic fitness advice for the unfit and (relatively) old newbie

    My suggestion, since you have a whole year,is to set aside concerns about your packs, boots, and even hills. Get to the gym. Hire a trainer for insights into best strategies and machines, and how to use them properly. Sign up for some classes, perhaps yoga? Definitely start swimming. It's the...
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    2016 September/October Peregrinos Departures

    Please add me to the list...SimiK, Camino Frances, sometime end of Sept/beg of Oct. Thanks so much!
  12. SimiK

    Class of 2016

    If I don't just come out and say it out loud, how is it ever going to happen? So here I go...Camino Frances, late Sept/mid-October...here I come!
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    Gym leggings instead of "hiking pants"

    Check out pants by LUCY.they're amazing, very light yet warm enough, pockets, ties at the ankles so you can wear them shorter, too.
  14. SimiK

    Best Outerwear for Camino France's in October

    I'm planning to take a crushable waterproof jacket and pants. What type of jacket would you recommend in addition to a medium weight fleece Top?
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