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  1. K

    walk the camino from Sarria

    Myself and my wife want to walk the camino from Sarria. We are new to this and have never been out fo the US. Can anyone give me some tips on how to best get to Spain from the US and if T should work with a tour company in Spain to make this the exciting journey that we hope for Thank You
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    how long does it really take to walk to Finisterre?

    I walked from Sarria to Santiago May-June 2012 taking about nine days, with luggage and hotels arranged. I’d like to walk another segment and Santiago/Finisterre/Muxia or Santiago/Finisterre or Santiago/Muxia are of interest. I took the bus to Finisterre for an overnight last year and the...
  3. K

    How do people 60-and-over plan their Camino?

    Members who haven't seen "80 and over on the camino" might find some interesting posts and incentives. australia-and-new-zealand/topic14574.html
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    80 Years old and over

    Hello Gittiharre, The segment doesn't need to end in Santiago. Would consider, however, a segment on any of the routes that might sound do-able for me is a consideration (please read previous posts above since I have some limitations but did well on the Sarria/Santiago segment). It would also...
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    80 Years old and over

    Sorry, when I said I walk 3/4hr to one hour a day, that is a routine walk at home. I do not actually train. It took me nine and a half days to arrive in Santiago from Sarria. I had to take a taxi for one segment of about 10kms due to being hit by an allergic reaction to my eyes that caused...
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    80 Years old and over

    See my post above. I am considering walking a segment in 2013 or 2014 at which time I'll be 81 or 82, I do not train but walk about 45-1hr. a day, and because of my pace -- slow -- I am able "to smell the flowers." I hope to find a segment on any of the routes -- one of about 115kms or...
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    Why has "No Money" topic pilgrim created such controversy?

    i haven't followed this subject recently but felt from the beginning this "No Money" travel is the basis for a book, magazine articles, interviews on the subject of the generosity or lack of it on the Camino or elsewhere. What is the ulterior motive? I don't know but I'm sure "No Money" will...
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    Phones in Spain

    I took the good advice offered on this thread and bought a phone for 55 euros at ORANGE in Sarria (also available at Movistar, Vodafone I believe) with charger, earphone and about 15-20 euros in prepaid time. I walked alone, had prepaid lodgings and only used it several times but happy to have...
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    80 Years old and over

    I am 80, female, third generation Japanese Canadian. I walked alone from Sarria to Santiago in late May early June taking twice as long to walk half the distance daily of most walkers. I did not train but walk about an hour a day. I took good advice from veteran walkers on this forum...
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    My comprehensive and honest packing list!

    the only addition i can suggest to any packing list is anti-histamine for unexpected allergies. on my first day out of sarria i was struck with a severe allergy to my eyes that resulted in near unstoppable tearing and stinging for about an hour. this happened several times, each time less...
  11. K

    US to Spain - What Airline?

    in my prior post about US Air I meant I had four seats each way from Philadelphia to Madrid return. Great for sleeping!
  12. K

    US to Spain - What Airline?

    in May-June I flew US Air Philadelphia to Madrid. Nice planes, individual monitors, okay dinner, very pleasant attendants going (American), less so coming back (Spanish -- all male, left half hour late due to missing passengers, arrived half hour early). Plane at least 1/3 empty both ways...
  13. K

    I am looking for a person to walk the El Camino de Santiago.

    Nancy, I just returned from Sarria to Santiago, about 115kms from Santiago and to Finisterre by bus, so I cannot comment on what comes before. I am woman, a slow walker and had no expectations, chose to walk alone and was not disappointed. Along the way I met interesting and caring people, one...
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    How do people 60-and-over plan their Camino?

    Grayland, Thank you for your answers to my questions. I knew about the ready-to-use cellphones but could not contact them for information and they did not reply to emails. I feel more secure now in buying a phone in Spain. I enjoy listening to the radio and here in Canada the CBC has quite...
  15. K

    FM English radio and Cellphone-mobile questions

    I'm leaving Monday May 28 and comments would be appreciated. I have a Sony Walkman MP3 Player with FM radio access. Can anyone tell me if there are any English language radio stations in the Sarria to Santiago area or coming in from an English speaking country. I am learning to speak Spanish...
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    How do people 60-and-over plan their Camino?

    This is a little off topic but at soon to be eighty I fall within the age range: I have a Sony Walkman MP3 Player with FM radio access. Can anyone tell me if there are any English language radio stations in the Sarria to Santiago area or coming in from an English speaking country. I am...
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    Trekking Pole Use

    I agree that only you can make the decision about using poles. If you can walk 22kms without this support I can't see why you would need them, they are after all something extra to carry at times. I will not use them to go faster or farther it's simply I need them to relieve pressure off...
  18. K

    Phones in Spain

    Subject: Phones in Spain I need help with cellphone/mobile arrangements. My walk (alone, late May) is limited to Sarria-Santiago but I have some difficulty walking and I need a phone for taxi service if I cannot meet my daily walking limit. I have prearranged luggage and accommodations. Also...
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    Trekking Pole Use

    I received Pacer Poles from England within days of ordering (to Canada). In addition to the written instructions are excellent film clip demonstrations and advice on their use http://www.pacerpole.com/ I felt the benefits immediately in relieving stress on knees, feet and hip. The poles...
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    Clothing help for early June

    Thank you Lydia for your suggestions -- I now have a light wind/rain jacket and a pair of lightweight capris and looking for convertible pants. I have a good quality plastic rain poncho -- huge and looks like it would shelter a half dozen travellers. The major sporting goods store where I...

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