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    Replies to my post "Did it!"

    Hello all, It seems that a minor Forum "polemic" has been recently unleashed regarding my post. Being its original author, I feel that I must reply and set things straight. I want to thank all the contributing members for their insight. Ivar, many thanks for unlocking the post and also for...
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    Did it!!!

    Hello all, Philip in Athens here. I recently finished the Camino, starting from Roncesvalles on 20 September and arriving in Santiago on 21 October (32 days). I took 3 rest days (in Burgos, León, and Sarria) and had two "cheating" stages when I took the bus from Estella to Nàjera and the train...
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    Some practical tips, please

    Hello all, starting from Roncesvalles 20 September. I have been looking at the maps and trying to imagine what the day-by-day itineraries would be. I have just a couple of questions re steep stages and highways: How bad is the descent into Zubiri, is it very slippery and does it kill your...
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    Last 100 km for the "Compostela"? QUESTION TO IVAR, TOO

    Please correct me if I'm wrong, but you need to do the last 100km on foot AT LEAST to be eligible for the "Compostela"? This means Sarria to Santiago (114 km), ie in 5-6 days? I am asking just in case one is delayed by fatigue or injury and makes up for the lost distance/days by taking a bus...
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    4 weeks to go, please advise?

    Hello all, Yesterday (Sunday) during training I managed 21km in 4.5 hours on a hilly path terrain (not very steep), with a nearly full backpack (7.5kg, only toiletries, first aid/blister kit and essentials like passport, money etc missing). My thighs are a bit stiff today but no blisters or...
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    Guidebook?

    Hi all, This is Philip. In preparation for the Camino I have read the Rother Walking Guide by Cordula Rabe (2007 edition) and also John Brierley Pilgrim's Guide (2009 edition) for the practical details. Any opinions from some of you who have done it on which of the two is the more accurate...
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    Roncesvalles to Santiago starting 20 September

    Hello all, this is Philip in Athens. Planning to do the Camino from Roncesvalles to Santiago, arriving Roncesvalles 19 September and starting out the next day. I speak Spanish and French. Have already done some trekking in Africa and New Zealand. I have of course read a lot about the Camino...

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