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    How do people 60-and-over plan their Camino?

    I finished my first Camino (Frances) earlier this year. I can’t help it! I want to do another one. I miss the villages, the trails, the scenery and the cafes. And the Cathedrals. I would start early April. I haven’t picked one yet. I would love to walk from Eastern Europe (Budapest?) which...
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    Backpacks in bars/cafes

    Update on AARN backpack. I finished the Camino on 22 April, then hiked 3 days to Fisterra. Best trip ever. The AARN backpack hurt from go to woe; I returned to Australia in May and finally got back to K2 to have it seen to. Chris from K2 was brilliant, and he adjusted the fitting as best...
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    Traveling alone.

    Bib, I am a 59 yo female of average fitness. I followed the Brierley guide and divided some of the longer stages into two days. I did not want to do myself an injury. Pick your pace. Buen Camino!
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    Credencial from Australian Friends of the Camino

    Yes. I got my Compostela on this Credencial. I filled it with stamps. The last ones from the Finisterre went on the back page.
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    LIVE from the Camino Lost backpack

    This happened to another peregrino I met. He got his bag in a day or so.
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    Flying Ryanair

    RyanAir just pinged me €55 for not checking in online. I had tried to check in but the airline did not recognise my booking. Never mind. Just a caution to those who fly RyanAir to ensure they check in online. I will let my travel agent know when I get back.
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    Not a blog from Kanga

    Every morning I would stretch my legs, and it was borderline cramping. I did not get cramps but I am sure I was very close. Looking forward to hot bath. My legs will be looking for 25 km hikes. Plane back to Aus will be a shocker.
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    Not a blog from Kanga

    Hi @Kanga thanks so much for your help. This Aussie made The Way and walked the Finisterre for good measure. Cried on the bus back to SdC. Flying out tomorrow. Yes, I am planning the next one. :-/ I took 40 days to walk from St Jean to Fisterra. Since it took 2-1/2 days to get from...
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    Logistics for Finisterre and Muxia.

    I am currently walking the Santiago to Fisterra route (no guide book) after having finished CF. I was going to stay in SdC, but my legs just wanted a walk. Tomorrow I head to Fisterra from Olveiroa. Today was a long walk. I am very thankful I bit the bullet and walked this way. I find the...
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    Camino Portugues - Change in Plans - Mistakes Made

    Yes. I have been walking 39 days. Finished CF Sunday. I took Pharma advice (after showing her my can of Unguento) and she recommended Arnica cream which I applied to my feet this morning. This morning - 2 hours into a 7 hour walk - my feet started to heat up on the top. I had to stop, walk...
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    Is the Botafumeiro closed for repairs in 2018?

    I am in SdC. I made the Pilgrim’s Mass and at the end the Botafumiero was started. Perfect day. Sunday mass at 12:00 noon 22 April. I could not believe my good fortune. I thank God for my journey so far. The mass brought tears to my eyes. There was an English blessing for Peregrinos. I...
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    Santiago Cathedral

    Hi, I am due to walk from Pedrouzo to Santiago de Compostela tomorrow and hope to make the Noon Pilgrim’s Mass. Can you tell me where Pilgrims can leave their backpacks and are small tote bags allowed on the Cathedral? Thank you!
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    LIVE from the Camino The good weather has arrived

    I stayed at SAN Marcos Albergue in Palas de Rei and there was a throng of high school students who checked in after I got there. Lol. You can imagine the energy of 50 boys. Great to see young people on the trail. I am in Riabidos tonight. No youngsters here. So why am I up in the middle...
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    Is Spain cold this Spring?

    I am now in Portomarín. Weather has warmed the last 2 days. Have ditched the thermals, the beanie, gloves and jacket. Yass!!
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    Live from the Camino

    I have abandoned my old style thermals. And my heavy fashionista sandals. I am in Sarria. I have 9 days left to complete 5 stages so will likely walk less than three hours a day. I laundered everything so sitting in my rain gear. It comes in handy at times. I am thankful to God that I am...
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    Backpacks in bars/cafes

    K2 seemed to encourage me away from the AARN. Now I think I know why. I intend to contact Aarn to request a fitting from K2 so that they have an opportunity to put it right. I will keep members updated.
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    Backpacks in bars/cafes

    @davebugg lol loads of good advice! I have eliminated rogue seams, adjusted the hip belt, lengthened the back, tilted the hip straps, forced to leave expensive gear behind to lighten my pack and lifted the belt during walking to ease the pain. Fortunately the weather is cool, I am wearing...
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    Live from the Camino

    I fell hands first in cold wet mud climbing from Rabanal to the Iron Cross. My gloves were wet so I hung them on my pack and after climbing into the cold I had to stop and find my spare socks to wear as gloves. Pilgrims might want to have spare socks in a handy place rather than in the bottom...
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    Live from the Camino

    lol I walked from Rabanal to Acebo today. It was COLD with loads of snow on the ground. I have another 15 days to do the last 9 stages. I am loving this Camino, but it is a very cold, wet Spring. I reckon the temperature was -4 or so at the Cruz Ferros.
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    Backpacks in bars/cafes

    No, I am not at all happy with it. Basically K2 did not offer to fit it. My hip bones are bruised and sore despite three attempts to adjust the hip belt. If you are going to buy one, I strongly recommend getting a competent person to adjust it for you. I am in pain most days. I loosen the...

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