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    Flasher In Mazarife

    Hola, I have just arrived in Santiago and heard from several female pilgrims that they each had a man expose himself to them as they left Mazarife in the morning. One woman saw him in the doorway of a house, the other two saw him in a car or a van (not sure which). Presumably this is the...
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    LIVE from the Camino Brad's Camino

    Hello All, My trip is underway and I´m currently at in Roncesvalles, staying at the youth hostel. I got into SJPdP on Thursday the 11th, checked in with the wonderful pilgrim´s office staff, and had one of the best meals of my life at Hotel Ramuntcho right there in the old...
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    On My Way to SJPdP

    Hello all, Tomorrow I plan on arriving in SJPdP and hopefully, if all goes as planned, set off on Friday the 12th. I hope to meet some of you along the way... Brad Chatellier :)
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    Help in SJPdP

    Hello All, If all goes as planned I should be in SJPdP by next Thursday (May 11th). Admittedly I'm a little nervous. I'll be catching a cab from Biarritz to Bayonne, the train to SJPdP, and... then what? Once I get off the train I have absolutely NO idea of where to go or what to do. I...
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    Electricity In Albergues?

    I have narrowed almost all my gear down to battery power but have one item that requires charging, perhaps every other day. How easy/difficult/impossible is it to find a place to plug in? Thanks :)
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    The Coolest Secret Item

    Okay, I've got all my gear together... or at least I think I do. Veterans of the Camino, I ask you this question... what is the secret coolest item to have with you... the one that no newbie would ever think to bring... I've already got a section of thread and safety pins for stringing up a...
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    Blister Needles?

    So I've heard all this talk of the needle and thread approach. Any suggestions on size of needle, type of thread...? Thanks, Brad Chatellier
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    Allergies On The Camino

    I live in the U.S. in California, and every year I have seasonal allergies from grass pollens... bad hayfever symptoms. I'm just wondering if people have experienced allergy symptoms on the Camino, and if there's a particular time of year it's especially bad. I'll be hiking in May & June...
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    Footwear Question

    I'll be hiking the Camino in May/June and am looking to purchase a pair of hiking shoes or lightweight boots. My question is this: Do I want the waterproofness of Goretex, or do the cons (not breathable, hot sweaty feet) outweigh the potential benefit in rainy conditions. Otherwise, is...
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    Is There An Official Scallop Symbol?

    I'm looking for a scallop symbol to carve into my walking stick. Is there is a most commonly occuring or official one? Do you know where I can get it? Many thanks, Brad
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    Pillows?

    Would anyone recommend I take a small camping pillow, do the refuges have them, or should I expect/hope to find just a mattress? Thanks :)
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    Brad walking May 13-June 19, 2006

    Hello everyone, I'm planning on walking the Camino, from SJPdP to Santiago and Finisterre from May 13 - June 19 this year. I'm 35 years old and live near San Francisco, California in the U.S. Cheers :)
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    How Much Language Will I Need?

    Hello all, As an English only speaker I am a bit nervous at the thought of getting by on the Camino. I have a very little bit of Spanish, and (literally) a few phrases of French. How hard will it be for me to obtain my credential in SJPdP, obtain lodging, and embark on this journey...
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    May - June Camino Questions

    Hello all, I'm planning on walking the Camino Frances from May 13 - June 19, and was wondering a few things. 1) Should a light weight Goretex fleece be enough? 2) What should the temperature range be like? 3) How crowded is the Camino during this time? 4) Anything else I don't know that...
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    Weather Mid May?Mid June

    Hello all, I'm planning on walking the Camino Frances from May 13 - June 19, and was wondering what I should be looking at for weather and temperatures. Thanks much, Brad :)

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