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    Roncevalles Pilgrim Hostel booking problems

    I've not seen any recent updates on the situation at Roncevalles....however I am still having problems on their website booking a reservation. Has anyone successfully booked recently? I've managed to book airline and train tickets on my card - so not an issue with that.
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    The Returned...

    With 3 weeks to go until I set off on my first Camino France, my mind is a mixture of excitement and wonder with a side helping of nerves. I've even started dreaming about walking the route - odd as I've never done it o_O Trying to focus on work is proving hard as I've been in "Holiday Mode"...
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    Spanish Vitaminas

    Has anyone taken vitamins with them on the Camino France? Or bought the Spanish variety en-route? I've seen on a thread that someone took a bag of protein powder with them.....but i'll be leaving mine at home :D
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    (S)Training

    This week I have finally been able to get some proper training started for my Camino Fances :cool: Following a knee ligament injury about 4 months ago and 3 months of physio.....I stepped up my gym regime by introducing some leg work to strengthen the muscles. My biggest concern would be to get...
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    Sticks n Stones

    Advance warning - bit of a weird post :confused: As I'm travelling light with just a small 25 ltr rucksack - I will be taking as hand luggage (have used this bag many times and it fits within the bag checkers and overhead lockers fine) this however means I cant take my telescopic walking...
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    Prepaid Debit cards for France / Spain

    Has anyone got experience of the pre-pay cards you can set up? I've been debating on getting one and loading with Euros to avoid carrying loads of cash and numerous ATM / Bank fees! One I am swaying towards is called WeSwap - they basically transfer money between people like you & I and offer a...
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    Travelling Light

    Seeing a few posts on equipment and looking at pics of fellow pilgrims on their journeys.....I'm wondering if I'm travelling a little on the light side :confused: I'm only planning on taking the following: 2 sets of clothes - one to wash / one to wear - shorts / shirt or tech t-shirt / sports...
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    Is this the way to Santiago?

    9 weeks to go and this morning I've been singing Tony Christies "is this the way to Amarillo" but replacing Amarillo with Santiago - I will be the annoying pilgrim singing this for 32 days straight during July / August :D
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    10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1...Francais!

    Today I realised I'm now entering the 10 week final countdown for my Camino!!! Whilst it may sound far off compared to those heading off in 1 or 2 weeks - I am feeling somewhat unprepared. I'm keeping an eye on several threads to give me the best experience on my journey and will be booking...
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    If Calsberg did Camino journeys....

    Hello fellow Pilgrims! This is my first thread, having lurked around for a bit and posted a few replies to others - I thought it only fair to contribute something myself. So a quick back story on me....I first heard about the Camino journey about 6 years ago after my Mother and her Husband...

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