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    Dangers of Walking Poles

    Thanks, I have watched several clips on using poles and spent some time with an experienced guru in desert, mountain and bush trekking. This clip 100% endorses the lessons I have been given by him. Now just a matter of applying.
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    Dangers of Walking Poles

    I am a virgin pole user, never wanted, never needed them in numerous walks, terrains etc. However due to a torn tibalias anterior tendon and 500kms ahead of me in May, I bought myself a pair and with diligence and perseverance... already see a potential and necessary use of poles, straps and...
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    Huge rush from Sarria at the moment

    My intention has always been to walk the Camino but not necessarily heading into Santiago, especially when it is wall to wall from Sarria, or more aptly foot to foot from Sarria. Viva la space!! ... For me. However as we appreciate everyone has different views, ideas, conceptions, needs...
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    Walking Poles or not?

    I totally agree, the clack, clack, clack turned me off using them. However I will be starting the walk from Figeac to StJdP at end of May and due to a foot concern, have decided to wholeheartedly embrace the poles. First time ever... after walking many many walks/kms in various parts of the...
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    Leaving on my first Camino in the morning & I'm terrified. Please help!

    Elisha I can totally understand your thoughts and feelings. I walked the Camino from Le Puy to Conques last year on my own and enjoyed the challenge so much that I have booked to go from Conques to St Jean de Pied, once again on my own, leaving end of May. Last week I was diagnosed with a...
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    several misc. questions re: Camino Frances

    As others have said. It depends where you want to start from and of course time factor. I had 10-12 only last year so started from Le Puy and walked to Conques. Will start from Conque this yeart to SJDP. Easy way for me was fly into Charles de Gaulle, fast train to Le Puy. So easy to do...
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    Transport to and from Conques

    Thanks for input, will probably plane to Rodez, then cab to Conques.
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    Transport to and from Conques

    I landed at CdG from Sydney @0700, time for coffee at Train station (no need to change to another station, just a walk), then fast train to Le Puy in reasonable comfort in August. Arrived with a short walk to hotel before starting walk to Conques. Easy way to get the Camino. Thoroughly enjoyed...
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    Transport to and from Conques

    Thank you for the web link. Probably the best way is to Rodez by plane, then cab it. Appreciate the input.
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    Transport Paris to Conques

    Hi, Walked from le Puy to Conques last Agust and was fortunate enough to be met in Conques by friends who drove me to Montpelier for a visit and then train trip to Brugges. However I am wanting to start in Conques to walk to SJDP last Saturday in May. Timing is restricted. Any idea of the...
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    Le Puy to Santiago: a few random thoughts

    Hi I walked from Le Puy to Conques from 17th August and walked in the very hot period, wasn't an issue as most of my walking is in summer in Australia. Met very few English speakers and walked mostly on my own. Loved the solitude, scenery, food and serenity. Definitely back next year to...
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    Le Puy to Santiago: a few random thoughts

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    First Blister

    I have just walked the Great Ocean Walk in Victoria Australia. Tried and tested before the walk was the use of paper tape. Similiar to the Micropore but most pharmacies have a generic type. Perfect. 110kms over a 5 days and NO blisters. Managed the feet at night with Tea Tree Antiseptic...
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    Rest Day

    Hi My intention is to walk solo from Le Puy to Conques, about 210km in 10 days, however as I am then moving on to bike ride for a week in Netherlands, then swim around an island in Croatia, I think it would be kind to myself to have a rest day on the trek between Le Puy and Conques. Any...
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    Securing your backpack

    Insight into back packs, poles, valuables. However I will be walking across the Pyrennees on my own late summer/early autumn and definitely will be wearing bright red and yellow (life saving colours on Aussie beaches) ...just in case I do get lost!!! Reassuring to know helicopters will come...
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    Securing your backpack

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