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    Pilgrim's office at SJPDP information - Christmas 2023 to New Years 2024

    I start from SJPP on 3 January. Given Pilgrim Office closed, I think I can get a Credential from Roncesvalles when I arrive there. Not having the SJPP stamp won't affect things.
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    Different gear for winter Camiño

    I start 3 Jan 24 from SJPP. My 2nd winter Camino. 38l pack, 9.2kgs before water and food. Merino base layer long sleeve T-shirt, mid layer zip up, lightweight fleece and gortex jacket. But would have to be -5 C before all of that was needed. I break out in a sweat if I even see a hill! Winter...
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    Christmas 2023 pilgrims, gather here!

    I start 3 January from SJPP on the Frances. My 2nd winter Camino, although this one starting about 7 weeks later than the last. I expect the weather will be different. Anyway, training in full swing and looking forward to it.
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    TV program alert for Aussies

    Or go the Valcarlos route and stay in Valcarlos (14km first day). 1 Nov to 30 April you have to do this anyway as Napoleon closed.
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    The Camino will be waiting...Australians

    I'm not a hot weather walking fan. Winter Camino for me because we then like to stay on for Christmas (we don't get a lot of White Christmas' in Queensland). I'm budgeting on end 2023 for my next Camino.
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    Religious, doubter, seeker, atheist, don't care, tourist, or whatever? Why are you walking?

    I still dont know. I still don't care. I'm just glad I did.
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    Where did you walk ( locally ) in 2021?

    Lots of open, flat country which is green after recent rains and a small town every 20kms or so as you follow an old railway line. I must admit to having a pie at the Pie Shop shown before we started - it felt an appropriate way to kick things off.
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    Where did you walk ( locally ) in 2021?

    I just finished a 3 day, 55km hike in SE Queensland. First time since late 2017 Camino I have broken out the full backpack and lumped 11kgs of gear (we thought camping would be a good idea!) as its been day packs these past few years. Day 1 (20kms) was brutal in 30 degree heat. Easy to forget...
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    Tips for the long distance flyer

    I've decided on some fundamental changes to the way I fly to Europe. Firstly no more going straight through - I'm going to look for flights with a min 8 hour stopover, check into an airport hotel and lie flat on a bed for 6 hours sleep, after a shower, or a swim. I prefer going via Dubai from...
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    A winter camino? Why not!

    I would do it again in winter at a heartbeat. 13 Nov - 17 Dec 2017. Weather obviously varies each year and probably worse later in the season but we had snow at Roncesvalles, Meseta and O'Cebriero. Weather generally magnificant - max 8 degrees C and coldest -8 degrees coming out of Burgos one...
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    What 'Camino' Food do you Now eat at Home?

    Wine is food so Tempranillo. Have taken to Rioja Tempranillo. In fact having a glass right now as I write this. Also bought a paella pan when I got home. Can’t quite get it right it but last few attempts an improvement. And Santiago cake.
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    Walking through cancer. A thread for inspiration.

    Thank you all for sharing your stories. I have been quite affected by them. It’s all still quite raw for me currently. I was due to leave for the Camino Portuguese in March 2020 but my wife was diagnosed with breast cancer last October. If the Camino was a life experience, then the cancer...
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    How much should your donation be ?

    Donativo always raises the question "how much is fair?" I wish they would simply name a price, and take away the indecision factor. It would be easier. We know its 5 euro min at an Albergue and 10 euro for a pilgrim menu, and say 5 euro for breakfast. So anything less than 20 euro is not...
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    1 or 2 day religious walks in Australia?

    Not a Christian religious walk but one of spiritual significance to Indigenous Australians.....the 80km walk (just opened this week) from Bondi Beach to Manly Beach following the Sydney Harbour Foreshore and across the Harbour Bridge. Must be one of the worlds best city walks and chronicles the...
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    Frances in 27 days?

    Good luck. 26 days is pushing pretty hard. I had 3 straight days of 35kms on the Meseta which is flat and my feet felt like mush by days end. You will be doing those sorts of kms on quite a few days to be finishing in 26 days. Once your feet harden up though it will be easier to do the long...
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    Camino Skies film.

    I have to agree with Margaret above. I saw Camino Skies at New Farm Cinema in Brisbane with my daughter, and had to explain to her that it was not representative of 99% of people I met when walking the Camino Frances. Most are not walking due to extreme life situations like the loss of loved...
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    No albergues for 24 km on the first stage?

    Consider the Valcarlos route regardless of the time of year. I had to go that way because it was winter and Napoleon route was closed, but I think pilgrims need to consider it as a viable option all year round. It was really scenic, beautiful little towns and a great little Albergue in...
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    Paris to Biarritz/Bayonne: Cost of train vs flight

    When you've had 25 or 26 hours in the air getting to CDG from Australia (and 35 or 40 hours when you add in airport waiting and transit time), it's hang the cost and get to Bayonne as fast as possible. Every travel minute saved is a minute closer to putting your head on a pillow and getting...
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    Planning my first Camino adventure - November?

    We flew from SdC to Piedmonte in Italy for Christmas. BTW the airport in Santiago is the best, most spacious airport terminal I’ve ever been to with virtually no people. Wait until you see it. Camino Portuguese next for me, March 2020. Buen Camino
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    Planning my first Camino adventure - November?

    G'day I left 13 Nov 2017 SJPP and finished 17 December SdC. 33 days of walking. Walked with a mate of mine from Sydney, and families then joined us for Christmas. One of the best experiences of my life, and you will have a ball. Wasn't too cold for Aussies (10 degrees C most days - coldest...

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