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    The Camino does NOT start in StJpdP - discuss

    Hey Tinca For me Camino 1 - I joined my father who had walked from SJPP to Leon, and we walked together after that...this was 2015. Camino 2 - having originally planned the trip with my father, I ended up flying solo from Ferrol to Santiago and on to Muxia. Camino 3 - This starts on Wednesday...
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    To the person who wanted to inspire love . . . you didn't!

    This type of vandalism is hugely frustrating, and I know it kind of grinds my gears. In 2015 when I walked from Leon, every few miles I saw the tag of Leonie with a heart shape next to the name. Dear Leonie needed a slap and a good talking to. Hopefully, whoever caused this vandalism comes to...
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    Valcarlos albergue 2019

    Hey man, Thanks, my plan means staying at Valcarlos in the evening of Day 0, and that means the climb will be early on Day 1. I know I'll be knackered into Valcarlos, but the plan will give me a rest day later on, so I reckon its worth putting in the yards when I arrive!
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    Valcarlos albergue 2019

    Hi guys, So I'm days away from starting my camino....and I guess I have a starter for 10. I get into SJPP at around 2pm...so in theory I could walk to Valcarlos before 5pm. As we are on a Tuesday in September...what are your thoughts about capacity in Valcarlos, and is it reasonable to get...
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    OK. Checking out of here

    Best of luck in your progress Alex! I pray the lack of bed-rush continues throughout your trip!
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    LIVE from the Camino Camino home to home, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

    Hey JP.... that bag of the essentials seems to multiply as you go. When you start, hope you can enjoy the journey. Buen camino, and hope you hit my route ate in the year.
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    LIVE from the Camino Camino home to home, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

    Hi JP, Great to hear you're close to getting back on the road! Must admit its one of my worries for a longer Camino (for me 4 weeks rather that 2 weeks!). If I need to turn back, losing flights etc. Its in my nature to be anxious about just about everything. My advice, much as what I passed on...
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    LIVE from the Camino Camino home to home, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

    My brother messaged me two days ago to tell me he was so proud he'd had a day where he'd been over 30k steps. As we are both office workers, that is a seriously big deal. The next day he could barely walk, and he's not beaten 3k since! It's natural for it to hurt when you've not been doing it...
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    LIVE from the Camino Camino home to home, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

    Hey man, Sorry to hear of the physical woes. I'm currently giving my right ankle free reign to get to know the nearest bag of frozen peas, due to a sprain, and I won't be doing any walking this weekend either. As long as you have the freedom and time to do so, nothing wrong with grabbing some...
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    My Next “Camino”

    Hi Robert, It sounds like a wonderful volunteering opportunity, although I'm not fully sure about the political situation there after Mugabe. I hope the opportunity you receive fills your heart as much as it can do. Dave - Absolutely love your story, amazing how you can feel like what you offer...
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    LIVE from the Camino Camino home to home, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

    Hey JP, Good to hear from you. I guess the curse of needing to get rid of equipment hits even the best of us! Buen Camino!
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    Over Thinking and Planning you Camino

    My first camino I did with my father taught us both a lot about planning on the camino. Some days my blisters would mean 15km days. On some days (weirdly those with lots of uphill), my legs and feet would feel good and I'd be doing much longer stages. Hit less than 50% of the planned stops, but...
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    Big & Tall person issues on Camino Frances?

    Great thread for those of us carrying more than just the rucksack over each hill and mountain! I've just been starting my training, and did my first ten mile morning in the mountains this past weekend, having done most of my miles so far on a flat cycle path running alongside a river. It does...
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    Anybody stayed at Pension Eirexe, Eirexe?

    Hi Bert, Just to add to the recommendations already mentioned. We were walking on this section on the last few days of our Camino in 2015, and had encountered a large group of German pilgrims (around 250), so this stop gave us a quieter few days into Santiago, as well as being great...
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    Going forward!

    Hi NanaEL, I'm sure there are plenty of other people who will be along with the practical advice for you. However, I'll be starting from SJPP on the 18th (I think!) so hope we can share a cafe con leche along the way. I guess the difficulty is in planning times, especially if you have to fly...
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    Planning My Return after 2 new hips and knees

    Hi Penny, Firstly, I'd like to commend you on your recovery from the first three, and hope the fourth surgery goes just as well. My mother has also managed the full set of hips and knees, and I know how frustrating it can be in pushing yourself to recover each time and regain that mobility...
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    Planning my fourth attempt at the Frances

    Hi McKarash, As others have expressed, the combination of congratulations and commiserations on being laid off. Hopefully that redundancy payment is going to afford you a few private albergues or even the odd private room along the way as well! (I have a world map with my round-the-world trip...
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    Albergue help

    Not just your son David....I must admit I've not showered in quite such a place since I gave up rugby at 23. And i never liked showering after a rugby game neither!
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    LIVE from the Camino Camino home to home, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

    It's a dangerous business, JP, going out your door. You step on to the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to! Buen Camino
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    Albergue help

    If you are looking to avoid drunk people, it may be worth having a look at the schedule you have planned and avoid the fiesta days in each town. My first night of the Ingles was in the municipal next to a town square, and the bands were on until 3 or 4. It was a groggy first 30 minutes of the...

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