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    Thank you Greeetje, have safe journey to SJPDP, hope to see you shortly. Buen Camino
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    The day has finally arrived, with just a few hours before I set off, I just wanted to thank everyone who took the time to reply to my post and for giving me hope, encouragement and determination. This is the first blog I have ever done, it may show in places o_O but it's been a great...
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    Haha, good luck with that, I gladly do a swap with you. I get there for when it opens, that way I may be in with a chance? See you in a couple of days.
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    Hi Marleen, I just tried to make a reservation at the Beilari on 28th and their full :( however, their website did say that they do keep a few places vacant for drop-in's, so fingers crossed, I really should get more manageable o_O
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    Hey Marleen, that's fabulous! I think I have come to the conclusion that training is all well and good but not as essential as I thought initially, in hindsight, I probably would have got away with half of what I did and followed what you are doing and use the first week as training because I...
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    Hi Angelo, thank you. I like that analogy, I certainly won't be racing, that's for sure :) I'm just going to take it steady and I'll get to Roncesvalles when I get to Roncesvalles, I am going to attempt not to put time frames in place, simply one step at a time and plod on...
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    Yes, of course, I am mindful of it now ;)
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    Thank you Albertinho, really interesting post, I never really give much thought about dogs on the camino until now. I was aware of dogs being territorial, but it sounds like they can be quite a threat to pilgims, so I can see how poles would make you feel more safer. I'm sure it's not about...
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    I can see how that can happen, and little, if anything, you can do about it, you were very fortunate that there were no rocks, it may well have been a different story. I'm not sure how you can prepare for something like that, especially carrying a rucksack?
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    Rest before starting the Camino

    I must say I haven't had such an experience, must have been terrifying for you, Dachshund's are quite large dogs.
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    Thank you dougfitz, the link was really useful, it explains everything,
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    Mmmm, I've not had that experience, and not sure that dogs actually think that way? You have a point though, although I'm not sure that 'whacking' dogs' was my primary purpose for getting the poles? I can see your point about protecting yourself. I'm not a dog lover, but I'm not a dog hater...
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    My sincere apologies dougfitz, I can confirm that using my poles have certainly been an advantage, a shove when trekking uphill and a stabilizer when going downhill, even walking on even paths, it gives you a momentum and makes you feel like your in control. I bought a cheap pair on the sale...
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    Rest before starting the Camino

    Good to know your a Leki fan :) I must say I have become so dependent upon poles, whether their healthy or not, I don't know, but they work for me, so I'm happy. I did wonder about the airlines, but thankfully I have a purchased a transformer bag that fits both rucksack and poles into one neat...
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    In fact dougfizt, Rob does clarly not know Sorry dougfitz Forgive me dougfitz if I'm out of order by this response, I know nothing! Your reply seems a little patronising. I'm not sure what I have done to to offend you, but I apologise. As I stated, my poles are new to me so why on earth...
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    Sorry for seeming a bit dim, but can you please expand on "killing two birds with one stone?
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    What can I say dougfitz, but accept this is total equilibrium.
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    Rest before starting the Camino

    I will look forward to that very much, I must warn you though, I treated myself to a pair of Leki's recently so my grip is awesome :) I hope we get the opportunity, you sound such fun, Buen Camino
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    Rest before starting the Camino

    Hi Andrea, thank you for your post. I will be setting out in the morning of the 29th but I'm sure we will meet at some point, I will look forward to saying 'Hello' :) Buen Camino

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