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    LIVE from the Camino Californians on the Camino!

    Buen Camino from a Sacramento native.
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    Accommodation after O Pedrouzo

    I too walked Sarria to Santiago. Being the slowest pilgrim on the Camino, I took 13 days to do what you did in six. Your description of walking to the Cathedral brought back sweet memories. I was struggling along on a sidewalk, and was passed by an elderly lady. She said: Take heart, you...
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    Which Camino for my 80th year?

    I found this forum, and the Camino in 2013, and walked the last 118 K Sarria to Santiago in 2015. When I got home, I needed a hip replacement, then a 4-way heart bypass, and now a 2nd hip replacement scheduled this summer. When I walked, I I needed the first hip replaced, and the heart bypass...
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    New phone number - SIM Card for Camino

    When my Verizon contract expired I asked to unlock my iPhone 4S and they did it right then. No questions asked. I bought a Orange sim in Spain and still have it, topping it off with $5 every year. Plan on using it when I return in Sept 17
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    Equipment Exchange/Free boxes on the Camino?

    I planned to buy rain poncho in Barcelona before taking the train to Sarria. However I arrived on May1 and all the stores were closed. I found an Altis poncho in Portomarin for less than 30 Euros at a hardware store. I also replaced my light travel towel that was left at home. Anything you may...
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    Sending backpack on to next stage...

    I shipped a large suitcase from Sarria to Santiago. In May 2015. I had taken a cruise from Miami to Barcelona and needed different clothes than what was needed on the Camino. I sent it to Ivar and he sent an email confirming arrival. I left it at a bar in Sarria, and it arrived in 3 days...
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    The circle of life and death

    Beautiful things happen on the Camino. In 2015 just outside of Salcedo I was approached by a woman who asked if I was OK. It seems I was staggering some. After offering me some water, we got to talking. It came out that she knew my father who had passed 25 years earlier. It was a beautiful...
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    Transportation from Santiago to Sarria

    Bern you were correct twice. I took the trenhotel from Barcelona to Sarita in 2015. And I have been researching trains from Madrid to Sarria. It's almost 6 hours and there are several each day.
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    Great airfare from LAX

    Found a fare from LAX to Madrid for $455 round trip on British Air. I'm going in September 2017, but it was also available during April. Can't believe I am going g back to the Camino. Had a total hip replacement 6 weeks ago and started walking around the block last week. Should be ready in 9...
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    Talking with local people?

    I had several interactions with elderly Spaniards walking the path in their neighborhood. They were all amazed I had come from California to walk their path. While I was unable to have a deep conversation with any of them, I always received a heartfelt Gracias when I left them with Vaya con...
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    Shortest Amount of Time to make the Camino from SJPP to Sant

    I walked Sarria to SdC in May 2015. Was the slowest pilgrim on the way. 117k in 13 days. Not many others to talk with while walking as they passed me by. But made up for it when I stopped for the day. Was going back this year but my hip gave out. Now 19 days past replacement and walking...
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    Favorite Places to Eat in Sarria

    I arrived on the TrenHotel from Barcelona to begin my Camino in the morning. I was very excited and started to walk out of town. Reaching the top of the hill, I remembered I had left my credential at home. I turned around and the very first place I came to was the Matias. Obtained my...
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    worried about being a slow walker

    I too am a slow walker. Never had a problem finding an albergue when I needed to stop. The biggest problem I had from slow walking was to find someone to walk with. I went several days at a time only greeting other pilgrims as they raced by, really missing talking and sharing, When someone...
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    Recommendations on route from Sarria

    I stayed at Casa Garcia in Gonzar. Very nice privado with a good dinner. Bed was 10E as was dinner. I would stay there again.
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    Getting from Barcelona to sarria

    I traveled Barcelona to Sarria last May on the Renfe Tren Hotel. Excellent rooms in Gran Class with a private bathroom with a shower. I bought as soon as ticketing opened up for my date of travel. Total cost was 115E. Departed BCN at 2000 and arrived Sarria 0900 the next morning. I could not...
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    The joy of sharing the last 100 km

    I walked Sarria to Santiago last May. I walked only as far as my body would allow each day. It actually took me 13 days for my pilgrimage. I definitely got into a "groove" of walking, eating and sleeping. I met pilgrims every day whom I will never forget. I enjoyed the walk so much I am...
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    April /May/June 2016 Peregrinos - Camino Frances

    May not fit your timeframe, but I leave Leon on April 16. Most everyone on the list will pass me on the Camino as I walk really slow. If any see a slow old man in a Tilly hat with treking poles, say hi as you pass me.
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    Class of 2016

    Starting my 2nd Camino on April 16 in Leon. Last May I walked Sarria to SDC. It was an amazing time. I walk very slow and covered an average 9k per day. Listened to my body and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Not that it was easy. I came very close to quiting, but many angels intervened...
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    Time to start planning. Starting end Apr16.

    I plan to start from Leon on April 15, 2016.
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    Cheapest Way to Way

    Just yesterday I purchased my ticket from Calif. Through Orbitz. The cost of the ticket and one hotel night in Madrid was $300 less than the airfare alone. Nothing says you have to use the hotel, but I will use it when I get back to Madrid the day before my flight home. Brings the Camino cost...

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