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  1. johnnyman

    Camino -- laughter and tears

    Click here for a completely unique look inside the Camino, and a man searching along its path for meaning, fulfillment and adventure. You'll also find lots and lots of good tips from a two-time Camino veterans...
  2. johnnyman

    Camino: laughter and tears along Spain's 500-mile Camino de Santiago

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  3. johnnyman

    Which Camino do I choose?

    Howdy from Texas, y'all: In 2011, I walked from Pamplona to Sahagun, took a train and bus to Sarria, then walked on into Santiago. Next summer, I am meeting several of my walking companions in either Leon or Sahagun, and walking with them from there to Santiago. I was thinking of walking from...
  4. johnnyman

    Lessons learned

    Finishing my first Camino today, and wanted to throw in my two cents worth of advice. If I had it to do all over again: Train harder -- be able to walk at least 40 kilometers, several days in a row. This will translate to about 20-25 kilometers on the Camino. It´s not the distances you walk...
  5. johnnyman

    Yáll didn´t tell me

    OK, I´m three days into my first-ever Camino, and I have a little bone to pick with you veterans. Although I got wonderful advice, tips, helpful hints, etc., from people on t his forum, nobody told me how incredibly difficult the Camino actually can be. It is nothing like walking alongside the...
  6. johnnyman

    Don´t freak out

    A little friendly advice to newbies: Upon landing at Madrid Barajas, don´t freak out like I did if you have trouble locating a bus to get you where you want to go. I had some trouble initially and started to panic, but it all worked out and I made it to my destination unscathed ...
  7. johnnyman

    Headin' out

    Well, this time tomorrow I'll be on my way to Madrid, folks. Everything ready to go and the nerves are OK :wink: . Somebody wish me luck!
  8. johnnyman

    Getting nervous

    OK, I leave for Spain a week from tomorrow, and I think I'm starting to get nervous. It seems to be a subtle thing, but I think a little fear and doubt is creeping in, making me kinda cranky. Any thoughts?
  9. johnnyman

    my sleeping bag liner

    Greetings, y'all! I just got a treated sleeping bag liner from Rei, and not sure it's going to be what I need for the albergues. It appears to be kind of like a big sock that I slip into. It's kinda cool, in that it is very light and packs very small. However, it's nothing like a sleeping bag...
  10. johnnyman

    Arriving in Pamplona

    Greetings: I will arrive in Pamplona somewhat late in the day and spend at least one night before taking off on the Camino. Should I book a room ahead of time somewhere, or just wait until I get there? I want decent but not too expensive accomodations to rest up before I head out ...
  11. johnnyman

    Getting a bed

    Have been reading quite a bit about "rushing to get a bed." How common is this along the Frances? And what about waiting in long lines to get into the albergues, to get a bed, a shower, etc.? Is this an everyday thing?
  12. johnnyman

    Getting from Santiago to Madrid

    How difficult is it to get back to Madrid from Santiago de Compostela? I was thinking bus, but not too sure about a 7-hour bus ride. Looks like plane tickets are really cheap, but I don't want to buy in advance, because I'm not sure exactly when I'll be arriving in Santiago. Same thing with...
  13. johnnyman

    Took the plunge

    OK, folks, I'm officially headed to Camino. Nervously pulled the trigger last nite on my plane ticket. Arriving in Madrid on June 9, catching a bus to Pamplona, where I'll spend the night. Then, a day of rest and relaxation, sightseeing and spend another night before heading out Saturday...
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    Bringing euros to Spain

    Am I gonna be all right waiting until I arrive at the airport in Madrid to acquire some euros? I've thought about getting some before I leave, but my bank wants to charge an arm and a leg to order me some ...
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    Second thoughts

    Greetings, folks: I have been planning my first Camino (Frances) this summer, but just recently am having second thoughts and thinking maybe I need some encouragement. It's not any one thing, but several recent factors, including physical ability and finances. On Saturday, I walked about 10...
  16. johnnyman

    Training

    I walked 12 miles yesterday with about a 10-pound pack. It was 90 degrees outside (an unseasonably warm day) and I have to admit the hike kicked my butt pretty good! Will I be ready for the Camino by June?
  17. johnnyman

    where to carry camelback

    Greetings! I have an Osprey36L pack and am wondering if there is a "best" place to carry my 3-liter camelback water reservoir ...
  18. johnnyman

    June arrival

    I will be arriving in Pamplona on June 9, staying there for a day then starting the Camino. Anyone else planning that time frame?
  19. johnnyman

    Reasons for walking the Camino

    Once again, I apologize if this is being addressed or has been addressed elsewhere, but wondering if others would like to share their reason(s) for doing the Camino, and maybe what sort of impact it had on their life, if any ... My reasons include: challenging myself, physically and mentally...
  20. johnnyman

    sleeping outside

    Forgive me if this has been addressed elsewhere, but I almost think I'd rather sleep outside, after getting a shower and washing clothes. How often is this possible, if at all?

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