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As it is said, "the camino gives you what you need and takes away what you don't". I was usually one of the last to leave the alberque and always managed to find a bed. Enjoy the journey.
"Normal"
I too left St. Jean on May 26th 2012. I returned to the US July 3rd. I know well the feeling you describe. I felt detached, like an outsider looking in. When we are new because we have shed the 'normal' garmet of our egos, we can be unrecognizable to even ourselves. Like a new pair of...
I had only 1 glass of wine while hiking, not because I don't drink but I did not want to add to the dehydration potential. Just ask for water when they ask "Vino"? That's what I did.
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