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    Bar etiquette

    Interesting! I do this as a matter of habit living in Portugal for the last 5 years. It’s a detail I most likely would have missed in France. Thanks for the note!
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    One week and I start in Le Puy en Valey

    Thanks! Other than a sleeping bag I’ve tried to avoid a tent and the other…weighty items. I’ll see what develops as I go. Thanks!!
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    One week and I start in Le Puy en Valey

    Thank you! I am not looking for anything above a place to lay my head at night…The cathedral sounds perfect. I will try to find it tonight or .. something close to it!
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    One week and I start in Le Puy en Valey

    Hello everyone! Well.. one week from today will begin my walk across France and Spain. I see a number of posts regarding a wave of walkers and room accommodation limitations. I am one who is approaching this with ZERO pre-made reservations except for my flight from Lisbon to Lyon next Monday...
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    How to choose a Camino Prep Fitness Program?

    You’ve gotten some very good advice here. I can only offer a few specific areas/ideas. I’m starting the Camino in less than 2 weeks. Although I bicycle 200-300 miles a week I still have a few fitness issues to resolve. For muscular endurance.. I’ve found that planks have helped tremendously in...
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    Cancelling Camino - Soliciting Advice

    You might consider having your pack transported for you each day, assuming you were walking with your pack on your 20km. If not, and it was without a backpack, then.. yes… serious concern. Otherwise, the only thing I can think of would be getting up each day, as the sun rises… set a slower pace...
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    What exercises to do to strengthen lower back?

    No. Cycling has been part of my life for almost 40 years and in no way a detriment to any physical aspect. The back issues were caused by a variety of injuries long before cycling became an integral part of my life. I’ve hiked several 3-5 day, 20km or more distances without issue. My concern...
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    What exercises to do to strengthen lower back?

    Thanks! I was thinking to do more core strengthening work. I'm not an "avid" hiker....though it's not a huge effort to walk 6-10km at night after a 100-150km bike ride earlier in the day. I do worry about waking up ...6 or 7 days into the French Camino..and my back giving me more problems than...
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    What exercises to do to strengthen lower back?

    I'm about a 6 weeks away from beginning the French Camino. Depending on how I feel when I get to St. Jean, I will either take a train back to Portugal, or continue on to Santiago. In the meantime, I have an question regarding what specific back-strengthening exercises any of you have engaged...
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    Traveling from Texas

    The best way.. the most direct..fly into Paris and then take a train to St. Jean.
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    Nuremberg - Santiago - Finisterra -Starting the end of April 2024

    Originally yes… but haven’t seen Texas in a few years and no immediate plans to change that status! I’m hopeful I’ll find a “significant other” on the journey.. but ..that’s not a priority. Thanks!
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    What are most people finding as the daily expense of a 2-3 month Camino walk?

    Thanks. The cost isn’t a huge factor .. but planning on at least 2 to 3 months… a €100 a day seems tremendously extravagant and unnecessary… but.. that’s just me.🤷‍♂️. All I need is a reasonable.. bedbug free bed, a pillow, blanket and a place to shower. The more basic, for me, the more I feel...
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    What are most people finding as the daily expense of a 2-3 month Camino walk?

    Thanks! I’m not looking for anything more than a place to lay my head at the end of each day. I may carry a sleeping bag with me and, as time or place dictate, I may sleep on the trail though buying a small tent is not currently “the plan.” As with most things.. I’ll deal with it as it comes up...
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    Nuremberg - Santiago - Finisterra -Starting the end of April 2024

    I’m not expecting any problems with the trek in terms of time. I’m a resident of Portugal, but I do have my passport. As with most things in life… if it becomes an issue.. I’ll deal with it at the time. As it is..too many other things to worry about or prepare for!!🤣🤞
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    Nuremberg - Santiago - Finisterra -Starting the end of April 2024

    Thank you! I’m looking to make this as memorable an experience as possible.
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    Nuremberg - Santiago - Finisterra -Starting the end of April 2024

    I’m not sure at the moment. Until a few nights ago, while having dinner with friend from Germany, I was completely unaware of Nuremberg as a potential starting point. Prior to the conversation my plan had been to start in France at Le Puy en Valey. I’ve asked for some information about the trail...
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    What are most people finding as the daily expense of a 2-3 month Camino walk?

    I’m not at all certain what the daily experience will be, which is the most encouraging aspect of this adventure. I’m am curious as to what the average daily expense most hikers engage? I’m thinking once or twice a week I might stop at a nicer hotel, but for the most part I’m looking to the...
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    Nuremberg - Santiago - Finisterra -Starting the end of April 2024

    On March 7th 2020 my plans to hike the Camino came to an abrupt end. On that day Spain closed its border with France and, with the decision, sent my life in a very nice, but eventual dead-end path with my now..ex-wife. Now, 4 years later, without a companion and...with a REAL need to assess what...
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    Managing Knee Pain: What Has Worked for You?

    I can speak to your question from the perspective of someone who has had knee issues for more than 37 years. Before going any further, I will say the Euflexxa, SynVisc, and shark cartilage derivatives prior to those synthetic materials, have literally saved my knees and extended both my hiking...
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    Camino at some point starting in November through January 2022

    I’m thinking to hike the Camino from SJPdP however I know the weather conditions are not “the most” favorable. If anyone is thinking to hike during that time frame and looking for someone to walk with… let me know. My wife and I live in Portugal so the start point would be flexible. Clark Shaffer

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