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    Scallop shells

    Where do these giant scallop shells really come from? I see many shells on the beach here in finnestere, but none that look like the giants everyone is given. Are these harvested in nets in deep water? Why do we not find them on the beach here? What is the truth? I have only seen them in...
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    LIVE from the Camino Long Trails Reports (with some camping info)

    Sounds good! Maybe I don't need my bivy sac??? What time did you arrive at the albergue today...Without a reservation, right?
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    LIVE from the Camino Long Trails Reports (with some camping info)

    What's the name of the swanky albergue and how much was it? What temp. rate/type of bag did you trade out for? What has been the coldest temp. so far? thanks...asking because I am starting out Tuesday.
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    LIVE from the Camino Long Trails Reports (with some camping info)

    Wanting to hear how camping goes for you in the next few days. I decided to bring a bivy sac just in case. I still am not sure about my down sleeping bag or just a liner. I backpack a lot, but just have no idea on weather conditions on Camino Frances. I have to be prepared to sleep outside if...
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    Traveling to the Camino

    I found a flight from Madrid to Biarritz for $65. It takes 1 hr. It's around noon, so the times work out for me to get from Madrid to SJPdP on the same day.
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    knitting finding a yarn shop

    wow, they wouldn't sell the Katia yarn! I want to knit along my trek, but want to carry on my bag...so can't pack knitting needles...perhaps a crochet hook?
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    knitting finding a yarn shop

    great! thanks....
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    knitting finding a yarn shop

    Are there any yarn shops along the camino frances in which to buy yarn and needles?
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    Best way to get from Madrid to SJPP?

    I booked a flight from Madrid to Biarritz. It is about an hour flight and cost$65 us dollors. If your times work out, it might be the easiest way to go. I used Fareboom website for booking.
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    April /May/June 2016 Peregrinos - Camino Frances

    I will be arriving in Madrid 8 a.m. ish June 1. Trying to get to SJPdP that day. Anyone else going that way around that time?
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    April /May/June 2016 Peregrinos - Camino Frances

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    Looking for people starting their camino early June 2016

    Hi. This is my first post ever! I just booked my flight from Denver. I will arrive in Madrid early June 1. So, I hope to make it to SJPdP same day and start out June 2. That is ALL I know so far.
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    Class of 2014

    I bought the Pimsleur cds and listen to them in the car on my way to and from work. Each lesson is 30 minutes. They are quite expensive though! The library has them,but I needed them longer than I could check them out.Maybe if you had a lot of friends that had library cards... :D you could keep...
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    Denver & Boulder, Colorado: Camino introductory talks

    This talk is being offered again in Feb 2013.Feb 7th for the Boulder store.
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    Class of 2014

    Wow...it is so inspiring reading of others planing to walk the Camino! I finished the Pennine way last June. I plan the Camino in may/June 2014. I am a middle-age female . My biggest concern is traveling in an other than English speaking country. I too plan on taking Spanish classes. I' m...
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