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A few posts back Maria Jo encouraged us not to over-plan our Camino. I can heartily endorse that. Prepare, yes. Get familiar with what's there, yes. But when the journey starts, enjoy the trip and adapt to the multitude of unexpected's and changes. (Of course, the 'journey' begins well...
Hello Max,
This forum has great info for a newbie. I've only been online for 2 weeks. My Camino is Sept/Oct --> I'll look for you along the way. My plane reservations from/to the States are set. I'll arrive Paris Sept. 11th, want to see Chartres while acclimating on the 12th, train to St...
This is all good info! And within 24 hours! You guys are amazing'! Keep the comments coming. I'm going to see what other threads have useful info for a newbie.
It is currently snowing at home as I type. I'm really, really looking forward to six+ months when I can stretch my legs big time...
When I'm on the Camino Frances Sept/Oct, I think I might be inclined to do some night hiking. Comments?
Rather than hiking from evening until after midnight, then camping out or trying to find an albergue still open (private?), my thinking is that I'll crash shortly after a communal dinner...
Hello All,
Thanks for the good info. I have some free time, starting to browse the blog. I have seven months until I start my inaugural Camino, will likely over-plan and over-worry. Your comments are very helpful. This is the first thread I linked into, will explore others during this...
Newbie planning my Camino Frances hike Sep/Oct 2019. (1) Brierley allows 33 days. Is that a good pace for someone 'reasonably' fit? Depends on terrain and weather obviously. Of course I won't suffer any injuries, right? Anybody pushed it and finished in 30 days? Less? I've made my flight...
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