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    Finisterre Saved Our Camino

    Timing may have played a major factor. We did the last 100 km right before St. Jame's Day (July 25th), and that certainly added to the angst. We passed back through SDC on our way to the airport and home about a week later. In the Plaza Obradoiro, in front of the cathedral, the scaffolding of...
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    Finisterre Saved Our Camino

    I wish you all the best on your, and your wife's, next Camino and pray it goes well for you!
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    Finisterre Saved Our Camino

    "When more people refuse to walk into Santiago with the circus perhaps some people will pay attention" I, and many other pilgrims I met, completely agree with you. A German pilgrim we befriended was making his fourth, and final, Camino. He was very disheartened by the carnival atmosphere of...
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    Finisterre Saved Our Camino

    Our family got back late Thursday from our first Camino (Frances). Together, we walked from SJPP to Finisterre. I obsessively planned for about 2 1/2 years for this family adventure. It was difficult, but the experience of a lifetime. We met many amazing, kind people from around the world...
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    What is the one albergue you would avoid?

    Some were definitely better than others, but the ONLY albergue I'd never recommend would be "Crispeta" in Trabadelo. Ironically, the accomdations were fantastic, but the owner and his partner/wife? were beyond rude. Ignoring the pleas from myself at least two other rooms of pilgrims, they sat...
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    Where to sleep in Saint-jean?

    If you're able, I'd recommend skipping a stay in SJPP. Ivan and Barbara run Corazon Puro and will pick you up in Pamplona, lodge you at their albergue (with an excellent dinner and breakfast) and then transport you to SJPP the next morning for only 43 euros. We told many other pilgrims who'd...
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    I'm baaack.....

    Hi, Liz! It's a small world. We just got back on Thursday, ourselves! You, Tom and Elaine were fantastic hospitaleros and helped make our family's stay at Gaucelmo our favorite on the Camino (...to Fisterra!) You all inspired Robbi and I to also consider volunteering as hospitaleros some...
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    Pilgrim Shipments to Santiago

    Moot point now; bag was shipped from Pamplona weeks ago. I need help to know where to pick it up when I'm in Santiago tomorrow.
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    Pilgrim Shipments to Santiago

    Hello, all! Just finishing up our Camino (SJPP to Fisterra) and wondering which Correos office receives shipments sent ahead by pilgrims? Also, I heard the Correos employee tell me that they charged 1 Euro a day after 2 weeks, but my wife thinks he said 5 per day. 5 seems too steep, so I...
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    Pilgrim death.

    We leave in two days, and I can't begin to fathom such a loss during such a momentous occasion as the Camino. Condolences to her and her family.
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    Checking Backpacks or Taking as Carry-ons

    While I have no real idea, I agree they really can't operate on much of a profit. My family of four is leaving in three days and we'll take the train from Madrid to Pamplona. Cost for all four adults? 74 euro! That is amazingly cheap!
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    Recommended Help with Muscle Pain (DMSO?)

    There's a Yin and Yang to everything. NSAIDs are great for relieving pain and inflammation, but are also well documented in causing long term damage and degeneration of "articular cartilage" (bending joint cartilage).
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    What Do You Do When You Are Not Walking?

    Historical reenactment ...I make a good deal of my kit. I get teased by male friends for my hand sewing skills, but find it very therapeutic! As a teacher, I love teaching my world history class in the persona of a person from the time we're studying.
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    Best Travel Insurance from U.S.

    Starting in one week! :)
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    To book ahead for an alburgue or not?

    We're leaving in a week and truly want to "go with the flow." However, I do worry some about finding four beds, night after night. I have a different guidebook and want to follow your advice to avoid the Brierley stages. Unfortunately, I don't know them! Can you recommend a website that...
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