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  1. JJinWI

    🚶Camino BootCamp - ZOOM Meetings (FREE)

    JJinWI submitted a new resource: Camino BootCamp - Free Resource - Free Information & Resource (Including Zoom Workshops) Read more about this resource...
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    The Perfect (almost) Backpack?

    Greetings, I have done the Camino twice (French Way) and used my trusty Osprey Exos 48. It has served me well. I'm doing the French Way again in a few weeks, and I have decided to go ultra-lightweight and found a great new pack that doesn't get any buzz on this forum. Now, don't get me wrong...
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    My Secret Weapon for Blisters

    Prepare yourself, fellow pilgrims, for I am about to reveal my secret weapon against the dreaded blisters (your mileage may vary) As I embark on my third Camino journey, I simply couldn't resist sharing this pearl of wisdom with you. I have utilized this technique not once, but twice on the...
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    The Best Photos from My Camino

    I just finished my Camino (French Way) and thought I post a few of my best photos for 2 reasons: For those who have done the Camino - Bring back some good memories For those thinking about doing the Camino - Convince you to go :) Hope you enjoy them:
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    My Second Camino - A Quick Reflection

    Greetings All, I completed my second Camino (both the Fench Way) on July 2!!!! It was just as good as my first one (2018), but way different. Camino 2018 - Rain & cold for the first couple of weeks --> Then it got hot! Camino 2022 - Hot for the first couple of weeks --> Then it got cool. A...
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    (Or options) Pamplona --> St-Jean, May 26, 2022

    Greetings All, I'm starting my Camino next week (YIKES!!!) and need a little help/advice. I'm flying into Barcelona and will take a 3.5hr train ride to Pamplona... so far so good. Now I have to get from Pamplona to Saint-Jean. It appears the EuroLines bus is not running anymore. So, I have...
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    Camino Blogging Survival Guide v2.1

    Greetings Pilgrims, I created a Blogging Survival Guide after I completed my first Camino in 2018 to help others who wanted to create a blog to document their Camino experiences. (https://jjscamino.wordpress.com/) The guide covers many things like setting up a FREE website on WordPress.com...
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    NEW & Improved Camino Blogging Survival Guide

    [Moderator note: @JJinWI has posted an updated Guide in a new thread, March 13, 2022. You might want to go over to that thread, but first look at his summary of tips in the last post (#32) of this thread.] _______________________________ I had a little extra time over the weekend and decided to...
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    The Best (Cheapest) Way To Make Your Camino Blog (Plus some T&T)

    Greetings All, I finished my first Camino (French Way) on June 22, 2018 and I did a daily blog (https://jjscamino.wordpress.com/) (Thanks for all the kind words for those who have viewed it!!!!) Along the way, many pilgrims (and some forum members) asked "how can I do a blog?" Sooooo, I offer...
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    My Camino Blog is Finished!!!

    So... I finished my first Camino (French Way) on June 24 and keep a daily blog. YES, I did suffer a little bit carrying an extra 4 pounds (2kg) with my iPad, keyboard, case, camera... BUT I don't regret it now. After about a week on the Camino, all the days start to blend together and becomes...
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    Photos From My Camino

    Greetings All, I just finished my first Camino (French Way) and took more than 2,000 photos for my blog... YIKES!!!!! Here are a few of the better photos. NOTE: I am just a amautuer photographer, but I tried to capture some of the beauty of the Camino and hope it might inspire someone to go...
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    Tips & Tricks I Learned from the Camino

    I finished my first Camino (the French Way) a couple a weeks ago… Wow! How time flies. I thought it might be good idea to download some "Tips & Tricks" I learned from my experiences. Hopefully, this might be helpful for others. (Note: I tried to lists things that might not be so obvious and a...
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    My Thoughts About The Camino

    Well, I’m sitting in Nice France, sipping on a lovely Limoncello and PepsiMax and trying to make some sense out of the past 34 days on the Camino. It is hard to believe that a few days ago I was walking into the square in Santiago. My body is a little anxious as I sit here – it feels like the...
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    Camino Photo Blog - Goes LIVE

    Greetings All, Currently I’m in Fromista, Spain . I’m 16 days into my adventure and I’m really enjoying the experience. I have met people from all over the world and they all have been fantastic. The only trouble I’m having (besides a few Olympic Snorers :-) ) is the really sloooow internet...
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    My journey to the Camino

    I'm flying out tonight & will start walking my first Camino from St. Jean on May 22. (YIKES... ) Seems like everybody has a story on how they got to the Camino. Thought I would share mine... My journey to the Camino began a long, long time ago in 1984 (when dinosaurs still walked the earth )...
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    Should I Pack This???

    I understand that outlets are at a premium at many of the hostels. So I was thinking about packing this... it will cost me 2.6 oz (74g) What say you??? Cheers, -jj
  17. JJinWI

    Getting STUFF from St. Jean to Santiago

    Greetings All, In a few days I will be starting my first Camino. I will fly from Chicago to BIQ and then shuttle it to St. Jean. When I fly over, I will be checking my backpack. I will put my backpack in one of my old hockey duffle bags (for all you hockey players...don't worry I washed it...
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    Availability of electrolytes in the stores?

    I'm trying to cut some weight out of my pack... I was going to bring a 35 day supply of electrolytes supplements for my drinking water. The weight is ~12oz. So I'm considering bringing just a couple days worth and buy them along the Camino Frances. Soooo, a few questions before I leave them...
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    Keto on the Camino???

    Greeting All, I'm starting my Camino Frances on May 22. To prepare for my adventure, last summer I lost 55 pounds (25kg) while on the Keto diet. This is a high fat, moderate protein, and very low carb diet. My caloric intake is roughly 60% fat, 30% protein, and 10% carbs. I aim for ~10g of...
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    How tough is SJPdP to Roncesvalles... Need Advice

    Looking at/reading about the Camino Frances, it seems like the first day (SJPdP to Roncesvalles) is a tough one. So, I have a few questions for those who have done the Camino: Is SJPdP to Roncesvalles the toughest day? How tough is it? Did you send your backpack from SJPdP to Roncesvalles? (If...

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