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    Anxious debate with myself about the Camino

    Thanks everyone for your very kind words :) You'll see me around the forums I expect - I'm planning another short one for 2018. I think either part of the Portuguese or maybe SdC to Finisterre. I will start it with a healthier mindset!
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    Camino in January

    No don't worry I didn't take it as criticism :) I just realised I was in a bit of a rambley mood!
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    Anxious debate with myself about the Camino

    Hi everyone, You may remember my 'anxious debate with myself' at the beginning of this year. Well, I did end up going on a Camino - just a short one - and have FINALLY got round to writing up my experience of it. If any of you should be interested (tbh it's mainly to do with my mental health...
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    Camino in January

    Yeah sorry it was so long... I guess I could have simplified it to: make sure you have waterproof everything stock up on food whenever you can. Like, so much food. :) And if my albergue bit was unclear - ALL of them were open when I did it, except in Sigueiro. Only one private hostel was open...
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    Camino in January

    Hi Jon, I did the Camino Ingles in February of this year. I *am* glad that I did it, but I also wouldn't do it in the 'winter months' again (as per advise that I ignored in the guide from the CSJ). I know you haven't asked for general advice but, just in case, some things to prepare for: The...
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    Sleeping bag advice

    By 'hostel' I mean albergue... I've forgotten the camino lingo already!
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    Sleeping bag advice

    Hello folks, it's been nearly a year since I wrote my original post but I wanted to come back to it because, having been on the walk, I can now maybe advise other people! I went on a short, lesser-known camino in February this year. Despite some people in this thread being a bit dismissive, I...
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    Pilgrim's passport in Ferrol

    Hi, Sorry if this is in the wrong place. Is there anywhere I can buy the Pilgrim's Passport in Ferrol? Or actually from Santiago, as my flight lands there before I get to Ferrol! Apparently the CSJ in the UK don't do Pilgrim's Passports to non-members, and even for members it can take a couple...
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    Sleeping bag advice

    Hello, thanks for all your advice. @superleggera I'm also from the UK so everything you suggested is very relevant to me. And thanks for the tips on your other bargains, I'll head to Asda to pick up some 99p flip-flops tomorrow! I will also always buy from Amazon, the snobs can think what they...
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    Sleeping bag advice

    Hi, thanks for your advice so far! Sorry, I mean volume of sleeping bag! Yes, it's true, I'm asking for the smallest, lightest, warmest, highest-quality AND cheapest sleeping bag on the market ;) Might as well ask, eh?
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    Sleeping bag advice

    Hello, I'm planning on walking a Camino within the next couple of months and need to buy a sleeping bag. I started browsing confidently, but now I'm confused - it's a lot more complex than I thought! I would be grateful for any advice on: Temperatures - I think I need 'Season 3', but what...
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    Camino Ingles in Feb/March

    Thanks @Tincatinker, very useful indeed!
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    Camino Ingles in Feb/March

    Hi, I'm thinking about doing the Camino Ingles. I've downloaded the Johnnie Walker guide, which looks excellent! I just have a few questions about time of year... I am thinking about walking in Feb/March - how many people will be on the route then? Will albergues be open at this time of the...
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    Anxious debate with myself about the Camino

    Hello again, Thank you for all your replies - I really am very appreciative. I am reading through them all now. Just wanted to say, quickly, thanks Skipronin for your link to the Andrew Suzuki series on YouTube - I watched Beyond the Way and Don't Stop Walking videos back to back. Still want...
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    Anxious debate with myself about the Camino

    I love this quote, thank you for sharing it! I'll put it on a post-it note in my room :D
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    Anxious debate with myself about the Camino

    Thanks for this - I've downloaded the book onto my Kindle and will read it this evening!
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    Anxious debate with myself about the Camino

    Hi everyone, thank you for your responses! You're quite right... I am 'all or nothing' in my nature! And sadly, because of this, most of the time, I do nothing. But, reading all the comments, there seems a common theme: I was asking "what shall I do with the rest of my life, starting now?"...
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    Anxious debate with myself about the Camino

    Hello, I have been dreaming about the Camino for a long time, but I have been having an argument with myself (the old 'head vs heart' debate) about whether/how I should do it. Any advice for me/thoughts on the Camino/comments about your own situation will be SO gratefully received! So, my...

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