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    The Camino does NOT start in StJpdP - discuss

    Hey Tinca For me Camino 1 - I joined my father who had walked from SJPP to Leon, and we walked together after that...this was 2015. Camino 2 - having originally planned the trip with my father, I ended up flying solo from Ferrol to Santiago and on to Muxia. Camino 3 - This starts on Wednesday...
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    To the person who wanted to inspire love . . . you didn't!

    This type of vandalism is hugely frustrating, and I know it kind of grinds my gears. In 2015 when I walked from Leon, every few miles I saw the tag of Leonie with a heart shape next to the name. Dear Leonie needed a slap and a good talking to. Hopefully, whoever caused this vandalism comes to...
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    Valcarlos albergue 2019

    Hey man, Thanks, my plan means staying at Valcarlos in the evening of Day 0, and that means the climb will be early on Day 1. I know I'll be knackered into Valcarlos, but the plan will give me a rest day later on, so I reckon its worth putting in the yards when I arrive!
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    Valcarlos albergue 2019

    Hi guys, So I'm days away from starting my camino....and I guess I have a starter for 10. I get into SJPP at around 2pm...so in theory I could walk to Valcarlos before 5pm. As we are on a Tuesday in September...what are your thoughts about capacity in Valcarlos, and is it reasonable to get...
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    OK. Checking out of here

    Best of luck in your progress Alex! I pray the lack of bed-rush continues throughout your trip!
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    LIVE from the Camino Camino home to home, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023

    Hey JP.... that bag of the essentials seems to multiply as you go. When you start, hope you can enjoy the journey. Buen camino, and hope you hit my route ate in the year.
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    Class of 2019

    Hi Vaughan, That is a great reason to want to complete your camino on a particular day. Nail the longer days in the first few weeks, and you can cruise into Santiago at a slightly slower pace to meet your goal. My first camino was the last fortnight along with my old man, so I know how...
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    Hello from England

    Hey Miguel, I'm also heading out around that time of year. Have been doing 5-10k most days, but now need to kick that mileage up over the spring and summer. I've enjoyed the late summer, early autumn time in the past, but you may still be catching some fairly hot days on the meseta. Plenty of...
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    LIVE from the Camino Camino home to home, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023

    Hi JP, Great to hear you're close to getting back on the road! Must admit its one of my worries for a longer Camino (for me 4 weeks rather that 2 weeks!). If I need to turn back, losing flights etc. Its in my nature to be anxious about just about everything. My advice, much as what I passed on...
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    Class of 2019

    Hey Toni, I'm gonna be heading out, subject to everything coming together in mid-Sept 2019. Any idea when you're planning to hit the trail? I'm expecting to start 11-14 Sept.
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    LIVE from the Camino Camino home to home, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023

    My brother messaged me two days ago to tell me he was so proud he'd had a day where he'd been over 30k steps. As we are both office workers, that is a seriously big deal. The next day he could barely walk, and he's not beaten 3k since! It's natural for it to hurt when you've not been doing it...
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    Class of 2019

    Nothing wrong with spontaneity!!! Hope your legs are in good shape!
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    LIVE from the Camino Camino home to home, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023

    Hey man, Sorry to hear of the physical woes. I'm currently giving my right ankle free reign to get to know the nearest bag of frozen peas, due to a sprain, and I won't be doing any walking this weekend either. As long as you have the freedom and time to do so, nothing wrong with grabbing some...
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    Does it rain in Ireland?

    If it helps, on both my visits to Galicia, I never struggled to find a bar, though they aren't quite as homely as a pub. In terms of the West Wales rain, technically we had two rains this year, as it moved into sleet and snow for a few hours before reverting to rain.
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    My Next “Camino”

    Hi Robert, It sounds like a wonderful volunteering opportunity, although I'm not fully sure about the political situation there after Mugabe. I hope the opportunity you receive fills your heart as much as it can do. Dave - Absolutely love your story, amazing how you can feel like what you offer...
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    LIVE from the Camino Camino home to home, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023

    Hey JP, Good to hear from you. I guess the curse of needing to get rid of equipment hits even the best of us! Buen Camino!
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    How Important Is The Compostela?

    Hi, Thank you for your response. I hope that in the majority of cases, in line with my apology above, that my question hasn't been taken to be offensive. Your walking the camino on behalf of others is more than just something that is come to an end when the mileage has been covered. For me...
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    How Important Is The Compostela?

    This probably leans more towards my thinking as I get ready for the next journey. I have told my manager that 30 days should be enough for me to get into Santiago....satisfy that "need" that camino addiction tells me that I cannot live without. Ultimately, however, I would rather walk with...
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    How Important Is The Compostela?

    In addition to my original thoughts along the importance of the compostela, I guess some context may colour your thoughts. My first camino was when I joined my father for his journey from SJPP to Santiago. I met him at Leon, and we walked together from there. to Santiago A year later, I was in...
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    How Important Is The Compostela?

    Dave, In addition to my previous post. While I know my situation leaves me thinking of my father and to an extent obsessed with covering his route, I know this differs from person to person. To read this makes me pray that your Camino delivers the answers and results that you hope for, as...

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