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    What was in your pack when you finished?

    To be fair, I took very little in the first place. Of course I did shed some emotional baggage (and a small, symbolic physical burden at Cruz de Fero) along the way but other than the eronious water bottle, if I’d shed much more I’d have been in danger of causing offence = I only took two t...
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    What was in your pack when you finished?

    Exactly what I started with less a small tin containing my solid shampoo bar ( left in the showers at Roncevalles) plus a bottle of that delightful ( or devilish, depending on your standpoint) herbal liquor and a couple of little trinkets from the fabulous smithy at the forge just by the wine...
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    Nice albergues between Astorga and Santiago

    Have grown a little albergue weary and it's grinding me down a little, suggestions welcomed for nice albergues from Astorga onwards, small rooms, welcoming hospiteleros, quirky things, no people warehouses! Thank you
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    Sleeping bag

    I’ve ditched the sarong and washing line, just a tad over 6 kg now, I’ll look again tomorrow and see what else I can live without
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    Sleeping bag

    Oops, where did my smileys go? I think it probably reads a little differently without them, sorry, they don’t seem to be working
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    Sleeping bag

    I wasn’t planning on doing anything that requires privacy! Just not so sure how comfortable I’ll be if I end up in very close quarters - I guess that’s a ‘what if’ and as such, can probably be left at home! The stone is for placing at the foot of the cross ( is it at ......perdon?) Two sets of...
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    Sleeping bag

    Seriously considering cutting my lovely new microfibres travel towel in half now - wish I’d bought a cheap one, it wouldn’t hurt as much
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    Sleeping bag

    Ok so I leave on Thursday. Having just read this thread, I have unpacked and I’m now brutally culling items. A couple of questions: I am bringing a lightweight sleeping bag liner ( 240 grams ) and I was planning on bringing a lightweight fleece blanket ( 450 grams ) I was thinking that combo...
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    Feeling Positive

    Caz My friend and I are starting on the same day, I expect we’ll see you along the way. I’m feeling exactly the same, can’t wait to get going but have a few nerves. Buen Camino
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    Good day to start from SJPdP?

    Thank you, that’s helpful. Yes we are from the uk.
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    Good day to start from SJPdP?

    can anyone tell me if there is an ‘ideal’ or a better day to aim for beginning our Camino from SJPdP? We are starting at the beginning of May and ideally would get away before the bank holiday weekend but that’s not fixed in stone . Thank you
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    Cathedral services disruption in 2018 for building work

    I’m not able to read Spanish but am planning my first Camino in May- June 2018. Am I correct in assuming that the cathedral in Santiago will be closed on my arrival? No pilgrims mass in the cathedral, no boterfumeiro? This will seriously dampen my spirits! Whilst I understand the need for...
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    Leaving family behind...guilt? How did you manage saying goodbye?

    Jeanne I am just the wrong side of the big 5-0 and also planning my first Camino in May, leaving behind my two teens. I was originally planning to walk alone but having mentioned it to a friend, she is super-keen to join me and I am grateful for the company. ( I’d have done it alone but having...
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    What to do with scallops?

    Thank you
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    What to do with scallops?

    I will (all being well ) nervously begin my first Camino in 2018. I have so many questions, those of great brevity and the more mundane, but one thing I’ve been wondering is where do these scallop shells come from? Do peregrinos bring their own shells with them sourced from home or are they...

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