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    LIVE from the Camino @TiedyeAT on the Camino Francés

    I have found my angels have yet to not help when needed. We must remember to always thank them.
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    Trail Condition - before Molinaseca

    I remember thinking on my first Camino in 2014 - please God, get me off this mountain in one piece!
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    Alternative POV

    Wow - I will say I relate to your message. I am almost finished my mishmash Camino of 30+ days. I say that because it has been a combo of bits and pieces plus the Aragones and Ingles. I believe that I am probably able to put aside the desire to return for a while as I have been fortunate to...
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    Why we walk

    Not sure of the exact wording of the saying - but something like this - "You never know what burdens other people are carrying". Be kind.
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    Backpack

    Hi, just a thought, have you checked into orthotics? I could not have made my two caminos without them. Walking is one thing, but walking with weight, is a whole different ballgame. Made all the difference in the world. All the best. Linda.
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    Sahagun overnight stop?

    Other than getting a mid-point certificate at the church as it was my last walking stop before going on to volunteer in Ponferrada (church was definitely worthwhile), I too found Sahagun rather depressing. Would definitely vote for extra time in Leon.
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    What can I really expect to spend on this walk?

    Depending what the euro is to the Canadian dollar - I allow $60 Canadian a day which works out to about 40 euros a day. I know some days I did not spend this much, but if I did and not so much other days, I know that I was staying somewhat in my allowed budget. It all worked out except for the...
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    Passports/Money

    Hi all. I do carry a waist belt with my water in it, my guide book, credential, money for the day, some lip balm and kleenex because I really like thisstuff to be super accessible, but my passport, debit card, credit cards and the rest of the money (in a small plastic ziplock bag) go in a...
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    Orisson Response/Saint Jean Question

    Just booked Orrison for night of May 7th. Took 2 days to get reply and the PayPal came through the next day.
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    Training

    When I walked in Sept/Oct./14, as I was "training" and getting used to my pack weight and figuring out the best sock combination for my boots, the most I would walk would be about 2 hours a day and not always consecutively. I was concerned before I left that this would not be enough, but...
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    St Jean to Roncesvalles in a day, or stop at Orisson?

    Hi, you do not say where you are travelling from. On Sept. 6/ 14, we travelled from Vancouver to Paris, overnighted, early flight to Biarritz and then a pickup from Express Bourricot. We started walking up to Orisson just after 11 am and arrived in early afternoon. Almost no sleep in Paris...
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    Sickness cutting the walk short

    Hi, just wondering if it happened to be at the restaurant adjacent to the Albergue de Caminantes because in October of 2014, we stayed at the Albergue (nice Albergue) and ate at the restaurant. My friend had the fish and became violently ill during the night. Linda
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    Breaking in shoes

    Hi Country Rider, had the same problem when starting to train and wondered how I would ever be able to be able to walk 800 km - my solution was professionally made orthotics. No more burning. Good luck, Linda
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    Social anxiety...

    Good morning, Wilding. Thought I would share a little mantra that I have used over the years when that nasty little bug of worry raises its head over issues that crop up in life: Ask your higher wisdom if it is not true that without worry you would have arrived exactly where you are now, and...
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    Mosquitos - Camino de Santiago

    Hi Giane, I too am very allergic to bites and although I walked September/October, did not experience any mosquitoes. I was also concerned with possible bed bug bites which thankfully did not happen. I honestly do not know if my precautions worked or I was just lucky, but did the following: -...
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    Should I just "go for it?"

    Hi Joodle, you absolutely need to go for it. Once you get over the booking and travel jitters and on your way you will do just great. Did the Frances in Sept./Oct. 14 at age 64 and loved every minute of it. I met so many wonderful people, ended up with a my "Camino Family" for the last eleven...
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    Gore - tex jacket.

    Hi - just my two cents worth. When I walked in September 2014, my friend was wearing what she was told was a waterproof Gore-Tex jacket. It was very expensive. For the last two and a half days walking into Santiago , and arriving on the 8th of October, the heavens opened up unmercifully. I...
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    To pole or not to pole that is the question?

    My two cents worth re poles: YES and YES!! I was 64 when I did my Camino in Sept./Oct/14 and looking back, really do not think I could have done it without poles. I am thinking of the downhill into Molinaseca among others. Yikes! If you do not have a problem with your knees, that is great...
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    To bring or not to bring...

    Hi Helene - I walked from Sept. 6 - Oct. 8/14 and I used my gloves and light tuque two times, right at the beginning of October. I do not regret bringing them, as the weight was negligble, and it was darn cold first thing in the am until the sun came up. But as has been discussed many times...
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    Carrying Grudges and Blessings

    Hey, Colleen - somewhere I read recently - the following Quote - "Sometimes you have to do what's best for you and your life - not what's best for everyone else." Having done the Camino Frances last September/October/14, and looking forward to planning for September/October/16, there are many...

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