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  1. FrancesK

    Via Francigena di San Francesco

    Has anyone walked the Via Francigena di San Francesco, from Assisi to Rome?
  2. FrancesK

    Holland to Via Francigena

    Hi everyone, Has anyone walked from Holland to Rome using part of the via Francigena? I am trying to work out which routes to take that will link from the east of Holland to perhaps Reims. Would love suggestions! Cheers
  3. FrancesK

    Which camino is suited to a winter hike?

    Hi everyone, I had planned an Autumn hike along the Le Puy route but having returned to University as part of a career change i'm locked into certain times of the year where I am now free to hike. I'm wondering if any of the camino's would be suited to a hike over Winter? I have previously...
  4. FrancesK

    The history of the Le Puy Route

    Can anyone recommend a book for the Le Puy route that outlines some of the history of the route and the villages along the way? For instance, i really enjoyed learning more about Napoleon and Roland when planning my Camino Frances. Preferably in english :D
  5. FrancesK

    New addiction to hiking (thanks CF), so now what?

    Hi all, I completed the Camino Frances in June and loved every day. I realise much of it was to do with the people i met along the way but i've always been a bush hiker and this passion has definitely turned into a love of long-distance hiking now. So, i pose this question to all of you that...
  6. FrancesK

    Transport of walking stick home

    Has anyone travelled on Emirates with a walking stick? I had no problems getting on Ryanair with it but want to make sure Emirates will be the same. Otherwise i'll try and post it home (i hate the thought of having to leave it behind, i love my stick!) Cheers :)
  7. FrancesK

    Massages along the way

    Hi everyone, There's a lot of topics about sore and tired feet from the walk and how to treat blisters but what about muscle soreness!? In West Australia we have a plethora of massage places to get those knots rubbed out of your shoulders, but what is the situation like in Spain? Any good...
  8. FrancesK

    Another backpack to pull apart

    G'day all, I'm looking for some feedback on my equipment list as i've just completed a dry-run pack and am at just under 8kg without food and water. What I have in my backpack: - Ospray backpack (1.49kg) - Sleeping bag (0.7kg) - waterproof jacket (0.37kg) - 2 x socks (0.14kg) - 2 x underwear...
  9. FrancesK

    Thru-hikers: How long did you take/are planning to take and

    Hi everyone, I'm curious to hear from those who have hiked from SJPP thru to Santiago/or further and also those in the midst of planning their thru hike. How long did you take to hike? What towns did you decide to take a rest stop in and why? Were their any towns along the way you took an...
  10. FrancesK

    Aussie pilgrim starting 17/18th April from St Jean

    Morning everyone, I've just booked my flight from Perth, Australia to London and then a flight to Biaritz...now i'm excited!!! My folks were concerned when i told them of my plans, they didnt want me hiking alone. I told them I won't be alone, there will be other pilgrims on the trail to hike...

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