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    Shirley Maclaine - The Camino - Swimming place

    I am not familiar with Shirley Maclaine's book, but there is a Playa Fluvial in Irotz, Spain just before the monastery at Zabaldika. It was on of my favorite early moments on my walk. Here is what I wrote about it: Finding Solace in Unexpected Waters: A Dip in Playa Fluvial On Day 3 of the...
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    Musical instruments on the Camino.

    A few albergues, and some rest stops in between, will have a guitar or other basic instrument. I think most pilgrims would just as soon prefer not be intruded upon by your musical stylings.
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    Is a fluorescent jacket needed for dark early morning safety?

    Reflective Tape generously
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    Camino Stories or Myths

    Iberia by James Michener. The last chapter is about the Camino. Extensive background on the lore of the Camino.
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    rookie seeking advice please

    This will somewhat depend on how easy/hard it is to get to a starting point. I found the Spanish bus system very efficient Burgos -> take a morning bus west to a spot xx kilometers from SdC depending on your pace (ie. Terradillos de la Templaros) -> deboard and start walking. I bussed from...
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    Recommended Accommodations for a 2-night Stay in León

    I stayed at the Hotel Spa Paris in Leon if you want a nice hotel at a reasonable price. Very conveniently located and I thought the hotel rate was a steal. Around the corner is Camarote Madrid, a bar with by far the best bullfighting photos and history of anywhere I saw along the Camino. I'd...
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    Early risers extraordinaire!

    Two more benefits of leaving in the dark: 1) On the Camino Frances, we walk away from the sunrise (westward), so the sun rises at your back. How many times have you watched a sunrise by looking the other way? Really neat to watch the shadow of the horizon drop as sunrise approaches. 2) You can...
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    Unique Replies to 'Buen Camino': Personalizing the Traditional Greeting

    Thanks to all who contributed to this thread. I found a "Buen Camino" from a local Spanish senior in passing among my most emotional moments walking. They would strike me like an unexpected loud bell clang. While walking full of the reoccurring checklist that cycled through my mind...
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    Luggage Transport on Camino: Can All Albergues Accommodate?

    Walking independently on the Camino Frances last September, it was easy to access the transport services from wherever I stayed (albergue or private room). The tags you use to indicate your name, pickup and dropoff locations, and payment, are almost everywhere. Once you use one company and like...
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    Early risers extraordinaire!

    Predawn dark on the Camino when the sky is cloudless and moonless is the essence of natural solitude. The ground and the road are dark. The field of stars overhead is immense. The dome of the sky is wallpapered with twinkles of varying brightness. If the moon is full, you’ll be impressed by how...
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    Unique Replies to 'Buen Camino': Personalizing the Traditional Greeting

    Perhaps one of the most common activities among all pilgrims is greeting other peregrinos and locals along the way. Equally common, and almost second nature, we offer a "Buen Camino" and receive a "Buen Camino" in return. One morning, I heard a local older gentleman, walking with his mature son...
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    Pyrenees difficulty

    It's a kick in the teeth, but slow and steady, you'll be fine. Consider this: The Horses of Orisson The first real morning waking on the Camino and 25km planned for the second day, it was predawn dark. The sky was cloudless and moonless. The ground and the road were dark, but the field of stars...
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    August/September Start Advice

    CF this year Aug26, 2022 to Sep25, 2022 from SJPP to Santiago. I was not aware of a September influx, nor did I perceive one. The increase in pilgrims was more influenced by how close to Santiago I was. My opinion is it may not make much of a difference. Same with the day of the week...
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    Food poisoning- A personal account

    Spanish pharmacies have a potent antidiarheal if you ask them.
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    Flights out of Santiago

    Sept, 2022 I flew Ryanair from Santiago and arrived Madrid 8:00am for a 10:00am connection to JFK in NYC. I made the flight but it was tight. Madrid is a complicated airport depending on your terminal. You'll have time to make a 1pm connection. BTW, hiking sticks cannot be carried on the plane...
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    Requesting some thoughts (re starting point) from experienced pilgrims, please?

    Just finished walking in September. Very good weather, albergues were not 100% full. I would recommend the month. Two options from Triacastela - traditional via San Xil (I took this one - some elevation changes, much senda path, no notes for anything exceptional), alternative via Samos (longer...
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    The River Route into Burgos

    I missed it completely last month despite looking for it. The bus into Burgos seemed like a good option instead of walking next to one of the roadways all the way in.

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