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    Blogs on the Italian part of the Via Francigena

    Hi everyone, I'm soon starting my walk on the Italian section of the VF, starting from Gd St Bernard Pass, and was looking for a list of blogs of people who have walked before me. I know this list exists somewhere but I can't find it again. Can anyone put me in the right direction? And/or...
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    GSB Pass to Vercelli in 10 days (August 2017)

    Hi all, I'm planning to walk the Italian part of the VF in stages, starting this August 2017 from the GSB Pass to Vercelli (197 km). I've just booked my tickets and I'm very excited (and a little scared too). I wonder if anyone could help me with these questions: 1. What's the best itinerary to...
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    Starting from Le Puy August 18th... english speaking with basic french, and you?

    Hi everyone, just wondering who else is doing Le Puy-SJPP mid August... I'll start walking from Le Puy on Tuesday 18th August. I'm from Australia (originally from Brazil) and speak English, Portuguese and some basic French. It'd be nice to meet other pilgrims along the way, English or French...
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    camino portugues - best route for female walking alone?

    hi everyone, I'm Val, from Perth in Australia... did camino frances in may 2010 from SJPP, now planning to do camino portugues in sep/oct this year... haven't done much research yet, but i'm interested in hearing your views on best route for a female travelling alone (with great sense of...
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    Flights in Europe/UK - need to book in advance?

    Hi there, I still haven't booked my flight back from Santiago to London to get my connecting flight back to Australia. Do I need to book in advance (not knowing exactly when I'll arrive in Santiago??) or should I be able to get a seat (Santiago to London) with Ryanair for instance on the spot...
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    Rain gear...

    Hi everyone, I was told that I may have to walk in the rain at least a few days during May/June... I got a kind of nylon poncho but it's quite bulky and a bit heavy... on the other hand, I don't think the really thin disposable kind of rain poncho would be adequate... Does anyone have any...
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    Tourism in Santiago de Compostela (2010)

    Hi everyone, I might have a few days to spare in Santiago after my walk from SJPP. I'd like to spend some time 'pampering' myself and getting to know the surroundings... Any ideas of accommodation (more after a bit of 'luxury' than hostels), places to visit, things to do, in Santiago or...
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    Water bottle or hydration pouch ('camel back')?

    Hi everyone, I have to decide between a 1l very light stainless steel water bottle OR a 2l hydration pouch that goes inside a pocket in my backpack. I haven't used a hydration pouch before so not sure about the advantages or disadvantages. Any tips??
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    On maps and guides...

    Hello again everyone, i'd like to take with me only a one-page map (if feasible) of the camino frances for initial reference - does anybody know where i can get such a good map on the internet? What sort of map info is the most useful - do i need more than the distances, heights and pueblos...
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    Tourism in SJPP or surroundings - Any suggestions??

    Hi everyone, I have a few days to spare in SJPP before I start my walk. Never been there or anywhere in France, but would love to spend a couple of days in France, not too far from SJPP, getting to know the area, the people, food etc. Any ideas of where to go, where to stay, what to do? I'm...
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    ONE thing I wish I had taken, ONE thing I wish I had NOT...

    Hi everyone, I'm off to SJPP May 18th to walk up to Santiago. I'm in the final stage of deciding which items I'll definitely take and which ones will have to stay... Just wondering what people who have already done the walk, or who are in the middle of it, have to say... in retrospect :D
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    Anyone leaving from Australia?

    Hello there, I'm doing the camino de santiago in May/June next year. I live in Perth, Western Australia. Does anybody know of any local group related to the CS anywhere in Australia? Many thanks! V

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