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    what the Camino gave you

    I struggled...a lot. Changed plans to be able to legitimately get a Compostela. I learned the immense value of acts of kindness. I was going to say small acts of kindness but, no, they were huge. A pair coming back to carry my pack to the next village. I said no, but just walk with me. A...
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    Reservations in private albergues

    After a "no room at ANY inn" experience I felt the same as you---though it was in a town that had less available accommodation than some, it unnerved me as I was hurting, over extended and was actually in a tricky spot. I found almost exclusively that hospitaleros were willing to call...
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    The last 100 km

    Everyone has a story and you just never now. Sorry if long but have been wanting to share and this kind of fits. I started in Burgos about 10 days ago. Plan was to do short days. First day was fine, second day I was struggling seriously to the point of risk. When random people are hugging you...
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    Buying ALSA bus tickets online

    My experience just a few hours ago was that there were glitches with paying with PayPal, though I got it done. Sort of. After the final step, the Alsa site would post a bilingual message saying that there was a problem with my PayPal payment and to contact PayPal. A friend was here--we used...
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    Passport or certification or both?

    Slow posting..previous post was helpful..
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    Passport or certification or both?

    Hi Judith...was that in Victoria? I have the document you refer to as well, and while it is very nice and I get the question..I am not sure either. You would think that nothing is more official than the government, but I am not sure this applies to this, as I understood there were restrictions...
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    Double check when you call your banks to inform of travel...

    Alsa booking...my experience on a PC (CDN) was that it wanted my card to be registered with "Verified by Visa/Mastercard". I just closed the popup that wanted that extra password but it turns out they were serious in wanting what they called "the digital signature issued by your bank." In the...
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    Some of my biggest advice for newbies

    I am appreciating this thread. I have always felt drawn to open landscapes. Maybe a reaction to having grown up in green trees, mountains, oceans and lakes. The openness feels freeing, like I can breathe, so ever since hearing of the Meseta, I have looked forward to it. Thus, knowing I will...
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    Grocery Stores on the Camino Frances

    I knew about the not handling, but not the weighing. Good to know..thanks. A related question...I have seen pictures of wonderful looking displays of dried fruit, nuts etc. In that sort of situation is there a person to help you and you request by weight? ( uh...sure...notepad works for...
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    Booking albergues??

    Thanks....that is encouraging. Time to quit thinking and GO.
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    Simply jumping into the abyss...

    I am impressed with your sewing, Alex. I gave up on the sewing of badges and used contact cement. Looks fine now but not sure they have staying power. I might end up with a big safety pin smack in the middle.
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    Booking albergues??

    Falcon, you would know this... Is it true that the alberques in that last portion..not sure how far I heard...require that a person walks 20 km ( some particular number..you get the point.) Some of us decrepit slow types will find that impossible, and it makes me sad if true because I will be...
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    Cell phones - SIM with data service?

    I have a nano SIM from ekit I plan to use in an unlocked iphone 5s. Similiar/related North American sellers sell an Orange card that is a great deal, but they only cut to micro and say it is too deep to fit nano even if cut to size. The one I have now is obviously stamped out--I did put it in...
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    HELP ASAP PLEASE

    My take is just wondering how this would affect your Camino. Clearly it is illegal unless you find some sort of extension, but there also seems to be a good chance no one will notice or maybe even care. Should they "catch" you, the range of possible consequences might not be a deterrent if you...
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    How to train for the Camino?

    Finally, a plan I can follow that is not loading me with guilt for not being Super Pilgrim.
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    Major cause of blisters and other foot ailments

    Thanks David for the blister/pack weight opinion. I have to admit I have pondered the physics and biomechanics of that myself. It even occurred to me that a heavier pack might keep you stuck in your shoes better..thus less friction and fewer blisters. Lol?? Not saying anything one way or...
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    Last minute packing questions

    I am appreciating this thread. I am in countdown as well...weighed just toiletries last night and almost died on the spot. Things I really wanted to take got ditched in a flash. Acceptable choices replace preferred. I don't "get" where all your weight comes from, nor do I know how mine adds...
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    Your camino calling what step are you on

    I was standing firmly on "I WILL, " looked at the chaos and all the things to be done here, tripped and landed on "HOW?" After a day or two of panic, I am working on one item at a time. I will still be flying on April 10. If some things do not get done......well....hopefully I prioritized...
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    Feet

    Yes, silicone sleeves work for me too, for a number of toe issues, from curving under and rubbing the ends on the insole (not on the end of the shoe) or ones that rub together for various reasons. I am packing extras as they are essential to me and they seem to be easy to remove and never find...
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    First ever Kelowna Session- Sunday April 27

    Oh no....so sorry to miss this. Maybe not too sorry as I will be walking then. I hope it goes well, and leads to more gatherings in the area. Lynda (Oliver, BC)

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