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    Start in Guadalupe?

    Thanks to everyone for your friendly advice! When I was a whole lot younger I did a fair amount of hiking, and I have also had a decent amount of experience in a variety of foreign countries. However, now that I've reached geezer status and will be walking alone, I've been a little bit nervous...
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    Start in Guadalupe?

    So, what happens when the albergues is full? Is there a decent chance of finding other inns? Would it be worthwhile to carry some kind of mat or inflatable mattress for sleeping on floors?
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    Start in Guadalupe?

    Thanks! I did quite a bit of walking the mountain trails around Guadalupe when I lived there (this would be back in the late 60s or early 70s) and I remember how wonderful they are. At least back then, however, they were totally unmarked. I would be unable to find my way to to Caceres unless...
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    Carry a GPS?

    Hello- I'm planning on walking the Via de la Plata this spring, starting in Caceres and ending in Santiago. I lived for a short time in the village of Guadalupe (aout 90 miles from Caceres) when I was in my late 20s – about 10,000 years ago, if I remember right :>) so I know that part of...
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    Start in Guadalupe?

    Thanks to everyone who replied! I am going to continue working on this. I have to say that I'm somewhat discouraged at the prospect of huge crowds even on the Via de la Plata, which is supposed to be one of the less-traveled routes. I do look forward to meeting other peregrinos over dinner...
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    Start in Guadalupe?

    Hello- I am planning my first Camino, hoping to start in May or early June. I'm 65 years old, and will be walking alone. I'm sure I'll have several questions, but right now I have just two: 1. Any idea of how crowded this route will be, considering that it's a Holy Year? Can I count on finding...

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