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    LIVE from the Camino CF in Late March 2018 (live info)

    Bala: FYI I have walked from SJPP to Pamplona starting on Saturday March 24 and was very happy in my trail runners. However, they are a waterproof version of the Altra Lone Peak. It rained all but the first day, not in downpours, but fairly steady light rain. My feet stayed dry in merino...
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    Two pilgrims rescued in Napoleon Route

    I went over from Val Carlos to Roncesvalles on Saturday, March 24. The folks in SJPP as well as in Val Carlos urged everyone to stick to the roadway and avoid the actual Camino paths that are part of the Val Carlos route. I followed their advice and it was fine walking the road. They were ice...
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    Valcarlos auberge

    Thanks. I will be sure to ask for that mep. I think that will be good for me, not a Luddite, but not so techno savvy either!
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    Valcarlos auberge

    About 2 weeks ago I e-mailed the Albergue requesting a reservation for March 23 and received a prompt reply, bed reserved. Thanks to those providing detailed directions to the door.
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    Ponferrada to Compostella May 1-15

    In 2016 on the Frances, I walked in non waterproof trail running shoes, and it worked out well. My shoes and feet got wet a few times, but didn't cause problems. My shoes dried fast. Last year I wore what I would call a "water resistant" trail runner as I wanted more warmth in the shoes...
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    Ponferrada to Compostella May 1-15

    Katy: In 2016 I walked the Frances, Pamplona to Burgos and Ponferrada to Santiago, the latter segment at just about the same time you will be on that route. We had showers many of the days in Galicia (no surprise there) but only a couple really rainy days. I would not plan a walking trip...
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    BBC Program "Celebs" on the Camino

    Sure. I have already apologized for the post. As I said, I think I was cranky (not having slept well), when I posted that. I guess I "read into" some posts (being cranky), that people were complaining about "celebrities" on the Camino. That would be a first world problem, as people in the...
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    BBC Program "Celebs" on the Camino

    SabineP: I suppose, as you say all posts could be considered first world problems, but some questions/concerns relate more directly on a pilgrim's needs and ways to make the walk safer and less stressful. I guess I was just cranky and without my morning coffee when I posted my comment, mostly...
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    BBC Program "Celebs" on the Camino

    First world problems!
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    Walking Camino Frances in March 2018

    Planning on a start at SJPP on 23 March with an overnight in Valcarlos.
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    Sock recommendations?

    If you get blisters on your toes I have two recommendations: 1) Injinji toe socks to prevent the toes from riding and sliding over each other; and 2) shoes that fit properly and don't bind your toes or smooch them together. The Injinji feel odd at first (but only for a brief time after putting...
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    Watercolor Subjects

    Thank you. I started the CF in Pamplona so was not privileged to see that particular view.
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    Watercolor Subjects

    I really like this photo. Any idea where?
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    Am I a Pilgrim?

    Actually, I believe more in pilgrim is as pilgrim is, but will join you and decline a hair shirt and accept the wine!
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    Am I a Pilgrim?

    Although others can affirm you or dismiss you, what really matters is what you believe about your experience.
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    Watercolor Subjects

    Wow! Your photographs are gorgeous. Makes me want to paint too!
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    Watercolor Subjects

    Not everyone takes good photos (though this is not the case for Annie, as anyone checking her blog can see). My photos are meaningful to me, but most are not particularly beautiful or "paint worthy". However, if I painted a scene inspired by someone else's picture, I would not be painting their...
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    Walking the Pyrenees with pre teens all unfit.

    I would think about the possibility of putting the kids "off" of walking for the rest of their lives if you bite off too much. I've seen it happen with projects too ambitious. The kids (or adult partners) are miserable and determine "I hate hiking" or walking or whatever. Just something to...
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    Accomodation...or lack of

    No problem for me either, except in Ventosa where the one Albergue was full (arrived about 4:30 along with several other pilgrims). I shared a cab with 3 others, to Nájara - 15euro for the lot of us. This worked for me as I was OK with not walking every step since I did not have time to do the...
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    What's happening on the Camino?

    I am in Santiago now, having walked from Pamplona to Burgos, then due to time constraints, a train from Burgos to Ponferrada and walked from there to Santiago. Every one of the days I walked was amazing, not always easy, but amazing. Lots of the time I walked alone, yes even in the last section...

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