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  1. Labtails

    Anyone else walked without staying in Albergues?

    Yes. I walked the Camino del Norte with a group guided by Spanish Steps. Spanish Steps arranged for our overnight stays. I wanted the experience of walking and not to be worrying about where to sleep. It was the right way to go for me. Each to his own way. It is a valid experience either way ...
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    Hat or No Hat? That is the question!

    If you do not wear a wide brim sombrero style hat be sure to slather your ears with sunscreen. Face, neck & ears. (No, I'm not your mother) I also wore a bandanna around my neck to keep the sun off. Last September is did not rain once while I was walking. Sun, Sun & more Sun.
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    Hat or No Hat? That is the question!

    I would never go without a hat either. Even while walking in September the sun was very intense. For sun protection I wore a cap with along bill & sunglasses as well. Many people wore wide brim hats to protect their ears & eyes. Those who wear glasses will probably need protection from glare or...
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    Just got back

    Great report. Thanks for sharing. So glad your journey turned out to be more than you expected. Congratulations for pushing through the hard times so that you can now relish all the good ones.
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    Spanish Language

    Most places I went on the Camino del Norte I found that the local people understood English. That said it sure brought a smile & better service & friendly feelings when I greeted people in Spanish, thanked them in Spanish and showed enough respect that I had made the effort to learn some basic...
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    What did you lose...??

    Interesting question. I was rather methodical about packing. Everything had its specific place so as to fit in. It made it easier to keep track of things. The only thing I know I lost was the mini maglite I kept for nights in strange dark places. One morning it did not make it back into my bag...
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    First Camino Panic attack

    I walked the Camino del Norte this Sept. 2012. My nervousness/concerns were on two frontsl. One the logistics of getting to Bilbao our starting point (through JFK & Paris) with all our stuff. And then my desire to walk the walk I had been preparing for both physically & mentally. I 'd have to...
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    Why we walk the Camino

    I first heard of the Camino when I went to hear Shirley McLain speak about 10 years ago. I know many people think she is a cook, but she is very passionate and clearly her trek moved her deeply. Then of course I have been a huge fan of Martin Sheen for as long as I can remember. When Martin &...

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