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    Lightweight backpack for petite female

    Good morning from BC! I just bought a Gregory Jade 38 EX/Small, because I was lucky enough to run into a wonderful MEC salesperson who spent time fitting me. I'm now 4'11", and have an extremely short back waist length due to a back issue. I'm looking forward to going to Portugal to do the...
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    Accommodation in Sarria

    What a great opportunity to give a shout-out to Jose at Escalinata! Finding myself suddenly doing elder care for a dear friend who had experienced a medical event before her arrival, Jose realized my situation and was most kind. I will always remember his knowing and compassionate smile.
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    Accommodation in Sarria

    What a great opportunity to give a shout-out to Jose at Escalinata! Finding myself suddenly doing elder care for a dear friend who had experienced a medical event before her arrival, Jose realized my situation and was most kind. I will always remember his knowing and compassionate smile.
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    Where to stay in O Cebreiro

    Hi Dianne, A few years ago, I stayed at the Albergue O'Cebreiro. There's also Casa Carolo, Casa Valina and Casa Frade, each of which might have single rooms. Reservations are recommended in the summer. Pedrafita O Cebreiro (4.5 km off route) also has accomodation.
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    Stay in St Jean

    Hello Connie, When I was in SJPP in 2016, there was a thriving backpack transport. all the best, Tacey
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    Requesting your help on my research project - a digital community of walkers

    Hello Katey, What a fantastic project! I joined it after my caminos. As a very slow walker, it took me three trips to complete the Camino. I was delighted to find this digital community as a way to reflect on the three trips, contribute to the knowledge pool, and plan for the next one. I...
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    First Camino looking for some help on a starting point

    Hello Darragh, Pamplona is a great place to start. I did the Camino in three trips, as I'm a slow walker. Could you take the ALSA bus from Madrid to Pamplona? all the best, Tacey
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    My Experience with Hoka Challenger ATR 7s: A Camino Report

    Thank you very much, David! I just got a pair of GTX for the Rota Vicentina. all the best, Tacey
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    Help! Pack too heavy! — CF Sept & Oct — Senior Woman

    Hello Dem, Thank you very much for your email. I just got a new Gregory Jade 38 pack and am looking forward to using it on the Rota Vicentina. all the best, Tacey
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    Locker or Store small luggage for 2 weeks in Burgos

    Hello Sophia, I travelled to the Camino in 2016 with a backpack and a small piece of luggage which had clothes appropriate for a conference later in Denmark. I moved the luggage along from Burgos to Leon by putting it on the bus. It remained in Leon until I got there, and then I put it on the...
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    The Unique Journey of New Zealand Pilgrims to Santiago

    Thank you very much, Andonius! You're a delight!
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    Overnight train Paris to Bayonne

    Hello, In case my previous response didn't take-> In 2016, I took the overnight train from Paris to Bayonne in a 4-bed couchette, and it worked fine. It's like a hostel on wheels. In Bayonne, I took the bus to SJPP. I would do it again. all the best, Tacey, who's now 73
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    Help! Pack too heavy! — CF Sept & Oct — Senior Woman

    Dear Thyme, I have walked three sections of the Camino over a few years during the summer-early fall with the same backpack that I bought in 2007. I just decided to get a new one, a Gregory 63 which weighs 1.61 kg, as I have rods in my back and want to protect it. I am also quite short, and...
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    Cheapest way to get into St Jean Pied De Port?

    Hi Dena, I took the train from Paris to Bayonne and then bus/train to SJPP. It might be a good idea to get a hostel reservation to make sure that there's a place to stay at the outset. After that, the Brierly book is the best guide.
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    German TV documentary - Camino by bike 1984

    Hello Shoes, Thank you very much for your post. Could you please add the link? I would very much like to see it!
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