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    How long to stay in Santiago?

    I was there 2 nights and that was plenty. Santiago is pretty commercial and I found it a let down. I took the bus to Finnestere and loved it there even more near the ocean!
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    Got My First Blister Training; Should I Get Different Shoes

    Get the trail runners. This is just a really long walk. It's not like major backpacking. The first day out of St. Jean is probably the most strenuous. Trail runners with good grippy soles will do the trick just fine. If you got blisters from your boots. Don't wear them!
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    considering canceling my trip :(

    You are overthinking this. I first attempted the Camino in 2011 and made it 2.5 days and the blisters and foot issues I had with my boots just made it horrible for me to walk. However, I didn't feel like a failure. Before beginning, I had specifically asked for a gift of the Camino (I knew what...
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    The Number of Hours of Daily Walking

    Walking the Camino is not always about speed, although some do it quickly do to other time constraints. Fast or slow, it is your Camino. There is much to be experienced along the way with people to meet, churches to visit, and vistas to enjoy. It is a very different experience than the PCT...
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    ONE thing I wish I had taken, ONE thing I wish I had NOT...

    Ah, I didn't finish the Camino this year but had started in end of September. I was really happy that I had Emergen-C with me to add to my water. A book I had read recommended it. I needed the extra electrolytes. I wish I had brought a pillow case. Several of the alburgues don't have them or you...
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    Weather in October

    Thanks Ange for the tip! I was having a hard time figuring it out online from the U.S. I decided that it would be easier to do it when I am there in person. I will heed your advice. I plan on beginning the Camino on September 30th and am very excited. I leave for Rome tomorrow. Again, many...
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    Weather in October

    Thanks so much for your responses! This is so helpful. I have my raingear and goretex hiking boots all ready and broken in. I'm fighting a recent flare up of plantar fasciitis, which is the only thing that would cause me to not walk this year. I'm planning a slow start and hope to gain endurance...
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    Weather in October

    Hi Everyone, I've been reading all the posts as I'm new to the forum. This is my first Camino and I plan to walk in October. I'm from the United States. I'm very excited but I'm wondering what to expect with the weather in terms of temperature and rain. I read somewhere that most rain is in...

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