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    Busy Camino

    Astorga in the albergue San Javier was fine, no one went without a bed as far as i know. I´m now in Santa Catalina only 10km from Astorga - I am the only one in the albergue at 2pm, but that will probably change. I have decided to walk short distances as I am still getting over my flu and sore...
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    Busy Camino

    I was having a chat with some fellow Aussies last night here in Astorga and they´d heard a quote that numbers were up 300% from last year - no wonder the albergues are crowded. I reckon if you can manage the extra weight then a tent would be a good option or even just a warm sleeping bag and a...
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    Busy Camino

    I´ll third these sentiments. I´m now in Astorga, a long way ahead of where I would have been if Id stuck tó the vague schedule i´d planned. this is partly because i have the flu, had very sore feet but a large part due to not wanting to rush for beds each day. its a bit like an episode of...
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    Thank U, farewell and Buen Camino

    I leave Australia in 3 days and start my Camino in 8 !!! buen camino everyone Megan
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    Public holiday and rest day recommendation please

    Hi all I'm starting my Camino from StJPdP on 25 April. I am going to walk a couple of shorter days to begin with and listen to my body etc - but I estimate I'll be somewhere near Estella on 1 May which is the public holiday. By all accounts most services close down on the public holiday. I...
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    Pre- departure nerves!

    and a wise wise woman!! My Camino starts from Sydney in 19 days (24 from StJPdP) and like everyone am feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety! Just about got all my pack items sorted - did a trial run with 1.5 litres of water and managed to keep my pack to 7.5kg total - SO happy about that...
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    preparations

    I've been riding my bike to work 2 or 3 times a week - about a 25km return journey, I'm finding it good for building up my leg muscles and general fitness. I'm extremely busy at work at the moment (working long hours and most weekends) so I haven't been able to walk as much as I want. When I...
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    Sleeping bag in April/June

    Hey S I've responded to another couple of threads but will sum up my plans so far: flying out of Sydney 20 April - arrive in London some time early 21 April. Will take a day or two to get over the jet lag then probably fly from London to Biarritz on 23 April, train to Bayonne then to SJPDP...
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    Anyone starting their walk mid April 08?

    I'm flying out of Sydney on 20 April - hope to get to SJPDP by 23 April and start 24th cheers Megan
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    Travel Insurance. Any ideas?

    Hey there Sonia I'm looking at this one from Webjet - seems pretty comprehensive and not too expensive especially compared to others I've seen and been quoted on: http://www.etiaustralia.com.au/webjet/w ... spx?plan=a my quote when I filled out the online form was $184 for the period...
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    Sleeping bag in April/June

    Hi Sonia I haven't walked my Camino yet but am planning to start last week of April. I am taking a light summer weight bag - and it really is summer weight: http://www.gogogear.com.au/shopexd.asp?id=457 and a silk liner to guard against cold - I know this might be overkill taking both but...
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    telling the time...

    ditto for me on not wearing a watch and part of me really doesn't want to know what time it is when I am doing the Camino (May next year). But...I can see the benefits of a watch to ensure that the destination you thought you were going to walk to that day is actually do-able in the time you...

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