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    Camino le puy in April

    Hiked it in early May 2 years back and had to use sun screen many days and dodge snow flakes on the Aubrac another. Layers, and one foot in front of the other will do it. My friend Will..that's as in Will Shakespeare said it best: "Nothing is so changable as the weather." Get packing.....and...
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    Is anyone doing the Camino without any specific purpose

    Nike stole this slogan/motto from me some years ago. "Just Do It!" One foot in front of the other. Talk to people when you want to, meander on your own when you will. Enjoy the countryside. Help others in need. Smile. And if you're lucky when you get to the cathedreal in Santiago they'll...
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    CPC - Porto to Santiago in March

    We walked from Porto to Santiago along the coastal route in 2013 beginning February 10 and did not encounter any weather challenges. One day of rain, a bit of wind. We are doing the same trip again flying out of Toronto next Sunday, February 23, hiking out of Porto on the 25th. Have been...
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    winter walking the portugese route, advice, tips, challenges

    Tony...My wife and I hiked from Porto to Santiago in February two years ago. We had fine spring weather and very few pilgrims. We chose to take the Atlantic route as far as we could..my wife likes to be near the ocean. Took the tram out to the end of the line in Porto and headed north along...
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    English speaking walkers on the Le Puy route

    My wife and I walked from Le Puy to Cahors this May. While most of the pilgrims were French we usually found people on route, or in accommodations, who spoke some English. In any case language or lack of much French was not an issue. Step out and enjoy! Ray
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    Crowds on the Le Puy?

    Headed out from Le Puy on May 10. Found there were no crowds and lots of accommodation available. Weather was good although we did encounter a couple of afternoon snow squalls up on the plateau. Nothing to worry about. I'd say it was smooth sailing at that time of year. Mostly French hikers...
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    Thoughts? - people getting a compostela without walking the final 100k

    The Compostela is a piece of paper. The value lies in the journey. If you're looking for a hoax or folks who are 'pulling a fast one' you need look no further than those who suggest the remains of St. James rest in the cathedral in Santiago. Enjoy the landscapes, those you meet along the...
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    What causes people to stop their caminos?

    Forget about reasons for stopping, more important are the reasons for going.......Stop, reading and dreaming and planning and procrastinating...just get off your duff and do it. Once you're engaged and on the trail you'll kick yourself for not having started months, nea, years ago. Anyone can...
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    Seeking advice: walk alone whole route or with sister for only 10 days

    When does one stop being a widow? and start 'being' again...you are never alone on the Camino. Thank your sister for her concerns and then step off boldly on your own. You'll soon realize that you've done the right thing....and let them join you later in your walk and catch 'the Camino bug' as...
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    Something interesting between Porto and Santiago

    We took the tram out of Porto to the coast and walked up the coast...can't go wrong...just keep the Atlantic on your left and keep on truckin'. It's not the traditional route but if you like the ocean its a fine route and eventually you do meet up with the original inland Camino. No shortage...
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    Making a Brew - should I Bother?

    I'm opting for change.... go with what the countryside and local people provide. Lots of cafes along the way and no need to tote along small stoves and other trappings of your past. Throw yourself into this new experience and see what happens.
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    Cahors - St. Jean Pied du Port

    Cahors - St. Jean Pied du Port My wife and I are planning to start out from Le Puy early in May this year, 2014. Any thoughts on that journey? We're like to stay in penions, small 'typico' hotels or B and B type accommodation and are wondering about the availability of that along the Le...
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    I have three weeks. What's a good start point?

    You have many options...someone suggested that you begin in Leon and go to Santiago...we did that stretch last year...a great hike for sure with a variety of scenery and enough time to get into the spirit of the Camino but we did it in 12 days after we planned to do it in 14. So you might might...
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    Toronto pilgrims

    Derek, Fellow pilgrim here from Hamilton...did part of the Spainish route last May/June and leaving next Sunday to hike from Porto to Santiago.

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