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    LIVE from the Camino My first Camino

    Your assessment of the final walk into Santiago was similar to mine. Had the feel of approach into Leon and (maybe Burgos but didn't go by the road). Arrows disappearing (had to look down for shells on pavement) as well as just being part of the masses (meh another pilgrim coming through). It's...
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    I made it!!

    So are those Chacos you're wearing at the end, haha? Sounds like you foreshadowed this before you started. Glad those worked out.. As someone who is more familiar with Chacos more than Keene from awhile back, it just goes to show that one could use really anything on the Camino regardless of...
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    I made it!!

    Well done, Pilgrim, and congratulations! Feel free to stop by the Pilgrim House if you want somewhere to collect your thoughts, relax, and/or talk with fellow pilgrims old and new. Enjoy Santiago and safe travels back.
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    Advice: Restart Camino from SJPP or from where I left off 5 years ago?

    You and I almost stopped at the same place. I had 3 weeks to do it last winter and made it as far as Astorga. I knew I had to complete the rest at another time. I ended up finishing it this past May. Unlike you, it was not a forced stop. I actually planned to complete it in about the same...
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    LIVE from the Camino Return to the CF after 10 years

    Also recommending the Pilgrim House. Great friendly people and a nice oasis in a busy city. I enjoyed my times stopping there and they were all so helpful and welcoming when I was in the midst of processing it all in almost a month ago to the day. Congrats @12-22Pilgrim on your accomplishment...
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    LIVE from the Camino Return to the CF after 10 years

    I had some deep meaningful conversations approaching Sarria, and even a day or two from Santiago. Journey is not over yet.
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    LIVE from the Camino Return to the CF after 10 years

    Glad you got to spend time to listen to the locals' stories and what brought them to the CF. As mentioned previously, getting to know non-pilgrims may seem like contradictory but without these folks the infrastructure wouldn't be as appealing to a wide variety of pilgrims. I didn't have as much...
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    LIVE from the Camino Return to the CF after 10 years

    If I would do it again, definitely would prefer stopping at Molinaseca than pushing on all that pavement walk to end a long tough day. I've grown more partial to smaller towns for stops. The things you learn along the way... Buen Camino
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    LIVE from the Camino Return to the CF after 10 years

    Liking your walk reports so far. Astorga has a special place in my heart as that was my staging spot for completing the rest of the CF just a month ago. Would be interesting how quickly you go through the stages since there seems to be no stopping you at this point. Buen Camino.
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    Alternative POV

    I'm a newbie as being a Camino pilgrim but your statement above distilled what it means to do the Camino imho: To be vs to do. I know we all have multiple reasons for doing the Camino but I've often wondered what would drive someone, esp those who keep doing Caminos, if they should be realizing...
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    Alternative POV

    Haha surprised how we all jumped to our own conclusions without asking this basic response. Thanks for bringing this back around.
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    Pamplona to Uterga

    I can vouch for this albergue. I was hurting after a long day last November. I stopped at the shrine at the entrance of the town to give me strength to go on but if somehow one was open here I would not continue on. I happen to stop just at the door but appeared closed. Just then a mom and her...
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    Alternative POV

    I think the word 'selfish' has a negative connotation. But when you're doing the Camino on your own, it's for you. You knew the possibility of your mom's passing at any moment but you felt called to do it. You may do the Camino in honor of someone or for other people, but at the end of the day...
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    LIVE from the Camino Return to the CF after 10 years

    Continue with the updates. I enjoy reading them. And best wishes for finally continuing what you started 10 years before. You seem to be adjusting with the conditions nicely. Fromista was one of my best stops last year on part 1 of the CF. Albergue Luz was awesome and the hospitalero was very...
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    Looking for Danish pilgrim Lukas on the CF

    This is a long shot but hoping the magic of the Camino and/or this forum will come through. I came across this pilgrim noticeably hobbling along just outside of Arzua on a Sunday afternoon, 29 May. I asked him if he's okay and was gonna make my way. Somehow we ended up walking together for the...
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    We met Tomas in Manjarin today

    Met him today and got to talk to him briefly. Had a senior moment and had to ask him his name. Perfect timing as he was walking up to his spot. He said something about being 80 years old and either retiring or returning back ..
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    Sahagún to Santiago in March 2022

    I walked Bercianos to Mansilla Nov 30 this year. Our crew wanted to go to Calzadilla as has been previously suggested but we couldn't confirm if the one albergue was open. It was too risky to do for such a lone stop before Manzilla. Covid and winter related limitation. My buddy took the route...
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    LIVE from the Camino A pilgrim is in need of help along CF

    No one was there or else I would have stuck around. The note said he was heading to Viana to get some help. Not sure if he still has his phone or anything....
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    LIVE from the Camino A pilgrim is in need of help along CF

    His name is Russell. Came across this tent about an hour's walk from Viana. Turns out his things were stolen. Appears to be recent (but may have spent the night here). I gave as much as I can and left him a short note. I really felt for him. So many things you can only plan for (esp in a...
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    LIVE from the Camino Where to stay if not following stops in guidebook

    Updated 16 Nov 2021 Hello all, Wasn't planning to post at all but I felt that I now have a responsibility to spread the word based on my stays so far on the CF. >Valcarlos (and Roncesvalles): Municipales are open >Espinal: Hostal Rural Haizea >Trinidad de Arre: Monastery/Albergue/Church...

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