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  1. jimb01930

    Madrid accomodations

    Greetings from Gloucester, Massachusetts! We will be flying out of Madrid on Oct 20. We are looking for recommendation on where to stay the night of Oct 19. we are getting a lot of messages that hotels are fully booked. Any suggestions as to where to stay in Madrid will be appreciated. Thank you!
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    Where to stay in Madrid?

    Greetings from Gloucester, Massachusetts! We are planning to walk VDLP mid-September on. We will be flying into and out of Madrid. Any suggestions as to where to stay in Madrid will be appreciated. Thank you!
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    Ordering Pilgrim Passport for United States

    Basically, I blew it. I ordered our passports from this site https://www.santiagodecompostela.me/products/official-pilgrim-credencial-pilgrim-passport-from-the-pilgrims-office-in-santiago on April 8 figuring three weeks would be long enough to allow delivery. The passports were sent on April 11...
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    Weather report for Napoleon Route ?

    My wife, Pat, and I are starting at the end of April. Where we start will be weather dependent. Is there a online source for a decent weather forecast for the Napoleon route from St Jean that we could monitor a day in advance. We fly into Madrid. If the weather is to be rainy and cold we would...
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    Walking after hip replacement

    Howdy everyone! My wife, Pat and I walked Camino from Pamplona in 2012 and from Lisbon in 2013. Last year we did the first European Peace Walk. Now I am having a hip replaced next Monday as I am bone on bone. Has anyone walked Camino after having a hip replaced? How long did it take from your...
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    In Santiago

    We have made it to Santiago after starting in Lisbon on August 22. The joy of being here had been somewhat muted by the place we are staying, Pension da Estrela in San Martini Plaza. The place is just plain dirty / mouldy. Worse than most munis, at 45e it should be avoided. Santiago is...
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    LOST

    Wednesday was ourmost difficult day yet.What should havebeen asimple25. 5 k (16mile) stroll turned into an all day wanderin thewoods.We got so lost it was comical noticing how ourminds can project yellow arrows where noneexist. For the sake of those following us: when youget to the second patch...
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    New Signage

    The CP is not like Camino France where thereare long line of peregrinos, locals who are accustomed to their presence, and a well defined way. Here you are much better off taking all info yougetfromthebook, from the waymarks, and from maps as being suggestions and, sometimes, fantasies. Alot of...
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    Shortcut after Villa France de Xira

    . When leaving Villa Franca de Xira´s public gardens follow the arrows and takearight and then left.This will put youa road that eventually takes youto the highwayN-1.Here,s ashortcut a local showed us that cuts out acoupleof kilometers and keeps youoff that highway.Just before youget to the...
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    I am off, then . . .

    Tonight we fly to Lisbon to begin our Camino through Portugal to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Pat and I are both packed and ready to go. My pack weighs 18 pounds not counting water. When I add a couple of liters of water it will be almost exactly 10% of my body weight which is the goal. Pat...
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    Alternate Routes Out Of Lisbon ?

    Does anyone know about this route? http://www.agencia.ecclesia.pt/cgi-bin/noticia.pl?id=95363 Thanks to Mike for bringing it to my attention! It appears to be an alternate route for Fatima hikers from Lisbon. I have heard it has more accommodations along the way. That may make for shorter days...
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    Walk at Night From Lisbon?

    We are one week away from starting Camino Portugues in Lisbon (August 22, 2013) . We did Frances last year. I am already eying the weather forecast for Lisbon and it looks like another huge heat wave is about to hit with temperatures over 100 f predicted. Has anyone walked this route at...
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    LIVE from the Camino Just short of Burgos

    I am absolutely shocked by the number of people walking right now. Forget about quiet contemplation as you walk. This place is like a conga line. Will be in Burgos tomorrow early if the rain is not bad. Rain today raised really sticky mud. We are holding up well with a few blisters and normal...
  14. jimb01930

    In Logrono for San Mateo Question

    We are leaving Tuesday September 18th and will be starting from Pamplona on the 20th. I understand San Mateo is celebrated between September 20 and September 26. Can we expect shops, restaurants, or other services to be closed during this fiesta?
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    Live Blog Starting Sept 19th, 2012

    Greetings from Gloucester, MA, USA, On Tuesday Sept 18 my wife, Pat and I will be flying off to Spain. We hope to begin our Camino in Pamplona on Wednesday. I hope to be able to update my blog using my phone as we go along. You may follow along at http://www.squamzen.com/

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