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    Winter 2012 Camino

    Tyrrek: Thank you for the advice. I took it and booked a room in Madrid for the end of my Camino I'm flying out for Paris this Saturday and am excited for my Camino to begin. Though I am nervous, I will take things as they come and do as I can to meet many interesting people and have a...
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    Winter 2012 Camino

    I am trying to kind of 'play it by ear' as far as my schedule. It is so much against my nature to not plan out every tiny detail, and I am looking forward to the Camino enabling me to be comfortable in letting things take their course. My flight leaves Madrid at 7:35 on Saturday the fifth of...
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    Winter 2012 Camino

    Thank you both for the encouragement and info! John- Do you think if I end up in Sahagun on the 4th I will have difficulty finding transport to Madrid to catch my plane? I thought I might be better off pressing a little harder to get to Leon if I get close. I appreciate your thoughts. I hope...
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    Winter 2012 Camino

    I am planning to arrive at StJean on December 16th, with my Camino to begin on Monday the 17th. I will talk as far as I am able through January 4th and travel to Madrid where I fly out of on the 5th. I plan on coming back to finish in a year or two as I am able. Anyone else planning on a...
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    Opening hours of Pilgrims Office in St Jean Pied de Port?

    Did anyone get a reply from the camino office in SJPP regarding winter hours, or know for sure what they currently are/will be?
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    Raincoat-Poncho

    I thought I should kick into the conversation here that the Packa now does have fully taped seams, so that is no longer a concern. I recently got mine in preparation for my winter Camino and can say that the length is good on me at 6' tall, about the same length as a standard overcoat. It's...
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    Christmas & New Years Camino

    Thanks for the links and information, and especially the scarecrow's quote. That video is beautiful! I really enjoy walking in snow and cool-to-cold weather, so will be completely happy with anything but a blizzard or monsoon! I am a bit of a solitary-sort, but am working on my long...
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    Christmas & New Years Camino

    Hello from Kansas, USA. I am planning my camino from December 17th through January 4th this year, over the Christmas and New Year's holidays. I will take the Camino Frances, starting in St Jean. I recognize the weather stands to be my biggest obstacle,, but have made my peace with going as...
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