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  1. GeorgeP

    Spiritual preparation

    I lost count of the number of friends and acquaintances who asked the 'why' question before I set out on my first pilgrimage. There were so many that I actually alternated my response, having decided upon four separate answers each tailored to a different audience. None were fabrications but...
  2. GeorgeP

    Starting in middle of april; what to bring? Whats the weather like?

    I walked during April and May of 2015 and also experienced a mix of weather conditions. Overall, there was only one day with hard rain but many with drizzle and a few windy times. I'm from the Seattle area and it reminded me of home. I will again be walking this spring and intend to pack for...
  3. GeorgeP

    Women & Men's walking poles

    Like you, most folks I encountered on the camino were not very adept with their poles. They would have been better off leaving the poles home and saving the weight. To avoid the tic-tic-tic, a pair of rubber tips for the poles are a low cost investment that will make one much more popular with...
  4. GeorgeP

    March 2017

    Thanks for the insights. As things look now I'll probably hit Lograno a few days before Easter. Did any of the towns farther along strike you as having particularly memorable festivities?
  5. GeorgeP

    March 2017

    Thanks for sharing. Although I may hold some concerns about the logistics of Easter (restaurant and albergue closings), my question was more motivated by a desire to get the most from the experience. Yes, I will try to savor the moment.
  6. GeorgeP

    April/May 2017 Crowds and weather?

    I walked during that same time-frame two years ago and encountered remarkably good weather. There was only one day with drenching rain and about ten others with mist or drizzle. However, I was assured throughout that is not always the case. Bring good rain-gear and be happy when you can leave it...
  7. GeorgeP

    March 2017

    A question to the others walking during the same time-frame as me - starting around 1 April. Where/how do you plan to spend Easter? We'll be somewhere in the Meseta. My most aggressive schedule places me in Sahagun, my least Burgos. Most likely, I'll be in one of the many small villages in...
  8. GeorgeP

    March 2017

    As an old geezer I'm taking it a bit slow. My flight home is set for 15 May. That should be time enough to continue on to Finisterre.
  9. GeorgeP

    Places to stay & eat in Burgos

    I stayed in Meson del Cid, which is directly across (perhaps 150 meters) from the cathedral. At about 50 euros for a single, it was the most expensive place I stayed on the camino but the location made it worthwhile, at least for me. While I saw few other peregrinos in the hotel, the staff were...
  10. GeorgeP

    March 2017

    See you along the way. I'll be flying out on March 28.
  11. GeorgeP

    Over 65

    I walked it last year at the age of 67. Although I did prepare, I found the Camino to be less strenuous than I'd expected. As others have said before, know your limitations and find a pace that suits you. More than fatigue, the elders I walked with were most troubled by foot problems, mainly...

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