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    Daily Distances v Risk of Injury for those who are not exactly Fit or Slim

    Thanks to all for posting - very encouraging. I've beaten cancer three times, but am nowhere near being "fit" yet. However, in my mind's eye I will be doing the Camino slowly because I want to visit many sites, towns and cities along the way!
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    Mine IS bigger than yours...

    Awww... just realized. They probably wouldn't let me bring this in my carry-on, and I likely couldn't find it in Galicia. I guess I'll just have to make do ;)
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    You know its December when...

    It has changed so much! Used to be hearing the Christmas music and seeing the decorations, but now all that is out in November. Ugh. But if I'm not out into the "commercial" world, December for me is doing things with a bit more intention, and awareness and appreciation of all my blessings. I...
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    Mine IS bigger than yours...

    It is under the red part. I am well acquainted with it, as before we married people teased us about not forgetting the wine bottle opener. We were married at a camp, in winter, after a two-foot snowfall. We forgot the wine bottle opener. A few people pulled out their Swiss army knives, and we...
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    East Coast Trail, Newfoundland - a Canadian Camino Contender?

    I had to share this... what Newfoundlanders do when their plane is late and they have to wait at Pearson International Airport in Toronto. It pretty much illustrates the attitude you find on the East Coast (not just Newfoundland)...
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    East Coast Trail, Newfoundland - a Canadian Camino Contender?

    I was looking into doing this before I fell ill - another long trek that I have dreamed of for quite some time! The East Coast Trail is mostly remove and very undeveloped. The East Coast Trail Association has a very good web site http://www.eastcoasttrail.com/en/index.aspx . They organize group...
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    What to do with scallops?

    I hope to be able to walk the Camino Ingles next summer, and hopefully on to Finisterre and Muxia afterwards. I have been wondering what I would do with the scallop shell, hang it outside by the front door to welcome people, or inside where I will see it more often. Sparrow, my husband...
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    The Ingles - This might just work out...

    I was thinking of that as an option. I hope to not have to wait until I'm 86 years old to do this, though! What an inspiration! I remember my neighbour when I was a kid had had two hip replacements, and walked with two canes. She and her husband went to Lake Louise every year and she would hike...
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    Fragrant albergues

    Another reason to love coffee! I have to try this, as I often have reactions to scents (e.g. on public transportation, at church...) Thanks @yaying !
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    The Ingles - This might just work out...

    Ten years! Well, I can certainly do that!
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    The Ingles - This might just work out...

    I am surely getting ahead of myself, but I learned yesterday that I will likely be visiting Galicia for a month next year (end July-end August), and will be staying near Ferrol. If I can get myself walking with my walking sticks (I have to use a walker now), I just might be able to do the...
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    Training when you can't walk (outside)?

    I have no practical experience, but someone at the gym was training for a Kilimanjaro ascent. Was using the treadmill on its steepest angle, walking uphill backwards.
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    Warning 'flasher'

    I wonder how they would react if you took a picture... I would also encourage everyone to buddy up or at least try to stay at least in eyesight of other peregrinas (or peregrinos). I know sometimes you just want to be alone, but you would be less likely to experience this type of intrusion if...
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    The Meseta

    I still hope to do the Camino - maybe even next year - if I can get to walking properly again. I literally dream of walking the Meseta at night, by moon and starlight. And the views in the mountains! And - like my sister-in-law says - checking out every blade of grass and flower, and taking...
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    7 Clever Packing hacks to make your Camino packing easier

    I wouldn't any for a Camino, but I do like how they rolled the jeans - never seen that before. The rest was old news, I'm afraid.
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    New Backpack design

    This is an amazing concept! I love the flexibility of carrying front or back, but as Imsundaze says, expensive! I would definitely want to try it on before buying -- on sale!
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    Walking alone- should I avoid Astorga to Rabanal?

    Seriously. Do people worry and research murders, thefts and misdirection this much everywhere they travel? I may be a bit naive (not having done the Camino yet), but what happens, happens, wherever you are. You just have to decide how to deal with it and hopefully keep your grace and good...
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    Speak English Well as a courtesy to others

    It seems to me that while I was in Galicia last summer, saying "Hola" was a sure sign to the locals that I was a tourist. Seems they all greet eachother with "Buenos dias", etc or even just "Bueno" rather than simply "Hola". Anyone else have that experience?
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    Service Dog

    So sorry to hear of your mother's passing, Diggs. Even as adults, it is a great loss. My heartfelt condolences...
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    Reflections on the Le Puy

    I had a similar experience with the language issue in Galicia last July. We were a dozen people, with not one common language between us. It seems to me that it is normal for the language being spoken to be the language of most of the speakers. In our case, there was some English being spoken...

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