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    walking part of the camino frances and staying in hotels....

    I am on the camino at the moment. I have stayed in hotels or pensions every night and have had my bag transported every day. I had the same apprehensions about being judged, but I have not experienced judgement from anyone. I am surprised at the number of people who are staying in private...
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    Best way to get from Madrid to Leon?

    In Leon I stayed at Hotel Q!H. It is next to the cathedral and all rooms have a view of the cathedral. They allowed me to check in at 1030 when I arrived off the train. Great location, lovely rooms
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    Best way to get from Madrid to Leon?

    Flew into Madrid last Friday from Australia. Caught the subway to Puerta de Sol where I stayed at Hotel Alhambra Suites. Caught a taxi to Charmartin station the following morning and took the train to Leon. Very easy to get around. Would recommend taking the train - I enjoyed it
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    Some thoughts from first 10 days of my Camino

    Bill, have thoroughly enjoyed your blog, thanks for sharing. I am leaving next Sunday from Leon. Just wondering, have you been using a tripod? Just not sure if I want/need to carry one. I am taking my DSLR (just cannot leave it behind!) Cheers Angela
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    Camino Chi

    Buen Camino Al. Leaving Leon on the 19th. Hopefully will see you on the way!
  6. K

    Silk liners from Viet Nam

    I bought silk liners for my daughter and I when we travelled Africa. No problems at all with them, nice to sleep in and cheap
  7. K

    First time starting around 4 to 6th May 2013

    Leaving Leon on 19th May, so hope to see some of you along the way. Oh, and when it comes to nerves, my are getting more frazzled by the day :)
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    Hi, I'm Suzanne - Walking from Sarria in May

    Hi Suzanne. I'm Angela, a Kiwi living in Oz. Leaving Leon on 19th May, planning on stopping in Sarria on 28th for a rest day, so may see you along the way!
  9. K

    Getting a Cell phone in Spain

    Is it really necessary to have a phone? I am only walking from Leon and wasn't planning on taking mine, but will take the advice of those on the forum
  10. K

    a video blog that caught my eye

    Yes, I am in the process of watching it thinking 'wow!,' if they can do that then surely I can! Inspiring.
  11. K

    Barcelona to Pamplona... Vuelling cancelled my flight!

    Nope, apparently not illegal in Australia. Qantas have changed my flight too, meaning I miss my connecting flights from Perth to Singapore, to Dubai then Madrid!
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    Depressed on the Camino

    Roger, I'll be walking alone, starting in Leon 19th May. I'll be the slow (unfit) one with the forum badge and kiwi flag on my pack. So don't whiz past me, stop for a chat :lol:
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    St. Jean Pied de Port or Roncesvalles

    Thanks Seamus, makes perfect sense. I was planning to ramp up the training a bit during the last 2 weeks but now you've explained it, that would not be a good idea! (Quote was from Sagalout up the page) Thanks, Angela
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    St. Jean Pied de Port or Roncesvalles

    " you need to stop training at least 2 weeks before you start anyway to gain the best from your training." What do you mean by this? Thx
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    Leon to Santiago--need advice on getting to Leon

    I too, am starting from Leon in May. After 2 nights in Madrid I was planning to catch the 0730 train to Leon but it seems Sunday is the only day it doesn't run at that time. Or could it be that it is booked out already? (Or am I looking in the wrong place?). Can anyone recommend if it is better...
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    Tickets Bought! May - June 2013

    Starting in Leon on 20th May. Hopefully will meet many of you along the way. Leaving home 12 weeks today! Seriously excited, and a bit nervous :o)
  17. K

    Villar de Mazarife vs Villadangos del Paramo

    Thank you all. Sounds like Mazarife is the way to go!
  18. K

    Villar de Mazarife vs Villadangos del Paramo

    I have read a lot on this forum about the 'boring slog out of Leon along the senda,' and wonder why more people have not opted for the path via Villar de Mazarife? Is it because of the lack of facilities? Or is it a harder walk? It is more appealing to me so I would appreciate your thoughts /...
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    Booking with 1 company?

    I am using a luggage transport service as I have a 5 week tour of Europe once I finish the Camino (also I have very dodgy knees). Does using a transport service preclude me from staying in alburges?
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    Accommodation in Foncebadon

    I have considered Rabanal, but was trying to avoid a 30/32km day the following day to get to Ponferrada. Trying to keep my days around 25/28km. Thanks for your help

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