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    Camino in Febuary 2013

    Hi , I hope that someone will be able to answer couple of questions . I know that each year and day are unpredictable BUT... Will it be difficult to find accom. in Feb. in SJPP ? Also , in other locations along the Camino? Is there somewhere that I can find out this info? - Guide Book for...
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    The Camino , a journey to live on for a lifetime

    I was fortunate enough to walk the Camino Frances twice and the memory of that journey lives within me everyday. My thanks to all the pilgrims I met along the way ; also to the many volunteers at the Refugio's that had a bed for me each night .
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    Weather on the Camino in the fall

    I like how this forum has keep me informed . Thank you to everyone for keeping the dream alive. I am kicking around the idea of starting in SJPP at the end of October and walking for a month . Not sure of the weather that time of year . Any thoughts ? Also , wondering about refugio...
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    LIVE from the Camino Anyone one walking the Camino Frances NOW ?

    I was wondering if anyone reading this site is walking the Camino Frances now ? Love to hear from you.
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    My Camino Photos May 2008

    You have taken a lot of wonderful photos . The cafe con leche photo took me back , I enjoyed so many of them. The Spanish sure know how to make a cup of coffee. Astelle
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    bed bugs

    Hi guys, I recently read in the MEC catalog about Bed bugs. MEC is a sport clothing and equipment shop in Canada . The Staff tip in this catalog is to bring patchouli and lavender essential oils because bed bugs and other biting crawlies tend to dislike the smell. I would assume there is some...
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    Anyone starting their walk mid April 08?

    Hi , I will be starting on the 23rd of April from SJPP . maybe we will meet. Astelle
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    Transportation from Pau to SJPP

    Hi fellow Pilgrims, I would like to know how to get to SJPP from Pau ??? And if anyone would have an idea on the cost of this transportation ?? Thanks in advance , Astelle
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    Those dreaded BEDBUGS again

    Ickgj, Just thinking of the itch from bug bites has me squirming . It's sad to think how your camino has been changed from this neglect within the refugio and of other pilgrims. I wonder if signs were posted in the refugios telling pilgrims how to deal with bedbugs would help?? No one wants...
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    bed bugs

    Hi Pilgrims, I must say the thought of bedbugs creeped me out before my walk. Bed bugs do not live on a person . They only stay for the "feast ". However , they can live in things such as mattresses, bed frames, packs and even a sleeping bag. They hide in the seams and can live up to a year...
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    Adelaide woman, 56, preparing for the Camino April/May 2008

    Hi Gal from Adelaide, I'm Astelle from Eastern Canada. I too am on the slippery side of my fifties. In the spring of 2006 , anyone in their 50 would have been considered young . There were lots of pilgrims in their 60's and 70's . I even met an old fella who claimed to be early 80's. So you...
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    Preventing Blistres - Tip for new walkers

    Pablo, You are so right .On the camino , preventing blisters becomes an obsession . Even one blister will take a week to heal and every step hurts. The smallest blister can feel bigger than a big toe. I remember them well from the camino. Funny thing , I never got a blister on my walks...
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    New to the forum

    Lilypond , Your reply has brought tears to my eyes. Thanks...It's good To answer your question " will I walk another camino " the answer is easy " yes " , I have to , I'm not sure why . It's as if I've lost something or maybe I found something. Yikes !! Now I'v gone all corny...
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    New to the forum

    Hi All, My nickname is Astelle and I walked the Fr Camino last spring and enjoyed . I have signed on to read the messages posted , so that I can relive the wonderful days on the camino. The walking was easy for me but the emotions ran wild. I did have some trouble with blisters but I met...

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