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    Choir group on the Camino

    I had the immense privilege to walk the Camino in 2010 while a french choir were walking, they would stop and sing each day, and it never failed to bring me to tears, accapella singing on the Camino, I don't think it gets any better! I am in Oz, if you want to ask any questions e-mail me...
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    From Canterbury to ?? on the VF starting July 20

    Please post how it all goes, as I am planning to walk from Canterbury next year @ the same date, will be waiting with baited breath to see where you make it to, and how easy or difficult it is finding your way, Buen VF!
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    Two month to go jitters

    Joan, I headed off in 2010 for my first Camino, first trip OS, on my own. It was awesome, amazing, inspiring, and now when I am fearful of something new, I remind myself of that journey and away I go! You will come back changed, and in the very best way possible! The Camino will look after...
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    What to do at The End

    For many of us, the end is only the beginning! My personal experience was a wish for some quiet time to process everything the Camino brought me. Everyone has a different reaction, but it might be worthwhile allowing a week after Santiago just to sit quietly and contemplate!
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    Overwhelmed and excited

    Hi Overwhelmed and excited, I walked the Camino Frances from Roncesvalles last oct. it took 34 days to Santiago, I used a guide as I was on my own and found him fabulous! Pilgrim Pathways was the company and they will organise anything you need. It is such a fabulous experience, so keep your...
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    G'Day from Australia !

    Dear Gary, I walked the CF in oct. last year finishing in 34 days, with no rest days, more than happy to discuss any concerns you may have in the lead up to your trip. Unfortunately, I can't make the trip with you but will just have to live vicariously thru you. My e-mail is...
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    Where Do You Recommend To Get Engaged Along The Trail?

    Just read the suggestions, and agree our camino males are wonderfully romantic! Proud of your work. :D
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    Hiking Shoes, or Hiking Boots?

    I walked the Frances Way in autumn last year and wore Asics Trekking shoes, they were fabulous and I could not recommend them highly enough.
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    Need suggestions for guidebooks to the Via Francigena

    Hi, have just been reading thru the comments on the VF, I am looking at walking it next year starting at the end of July from Canterbury and going thru to Rome. Could you please pass on christina and giorgios e-mails to me, if that is ok with them as I would like the opportunity to have their...
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    Tour companies

    I walked in autumn last year with pilgrimpathways and would recommend them to anyone, our accomodation and the luggage transfer were spot-on. Curtis, (our guide) was terrific company and looked after everything for me.
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    Gore-tex or leather? Best exercises?

    I started with leather shoes and they were a disaster for me, I would recommend Gore-tex as they allow your feet to breathe, and dry overnight if you are walking in the rain, which is bound to happen as you travel thru Galicia!
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    Nervous first timer: Is mid May OK, and how fit do I have to

    I walked the Frances way in Oct. and as a sports trainer will just make a comment on the difference between jogging and walking fitness. The main strength in your legs for walking needs to be your hamstring, each walk stride you take creates what is termed 'foot strike', this creates a shock...
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    Camino

    Dear Peter, I walked the Camino on the Frances way in Oct . As I am a fellow Australian, and a sports trainer as well, if there is any questions you have do not hesitate to ask, my e-mail is lmac3366@yahoo.com.au, it will be the experience of your life! I am heading back to walk again in Sept...
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    Plan to go in September 2011

    PadreQ, I walked at the end of Sept. 2010, and found it cool enough that a sleeping bag was necessary most nights, you will know what you need to take, allowing for some wet days, and also warmer weather sometimes. I went with no expectations and had the experience of a lifetime, so much so that...
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    Hiking Shoes, or Hiking Boots?

    I walked in autumn last year, and after reading various blogs on footwear for the camino went out and bought top of the range leather hiking boots. I then spent six months wearing them walking most days with no problems. Within three days on the camino I was having serious issues with blisters...
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    Best way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid?

    The best and quickest option is to fly from Santiago to Madrid, Ryanair is pretty cheap and has a few flights each day. :P

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