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    Finish Frances or Portugues

    Thanks everyone for your feedback! I have decided I will pick up the camino where I left off (in Leon), take a bus to Virgen del Camino and begin my walk from there! When I get to Ponferrada I will switch to the Invierno route - unless I am happy to stay on the frances. Will see how I go...
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    Finish Frances or Portugues

    Thanks! I am still driving myself (and others) crazy with indecisions. I feel "pressure" (from no one but my own mind) to "have to" finish the Frances BUT my experiences were frustration with the crowds. Now i dont know what to do. Looked at Invierno from suggestions above and it looks...
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    I stopped my Camino in Burgos....why...

    I can relate. Last year I walked from SJPP to leon (I had to stop there because of my schedule but I would have liked to have kept going). That being said - I was VERY annoyed when i got to Burgos. I hated that place. I was so sick of worrying about a place to stay and the groups of people...
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    Finish Frances or Portugues

    Thanks! I'll take a look at this as well. Ugh. Still not sure which to do!
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    Finish Frances or Portugues

    Thanks! So am still in the land of indecision as to wether I should do the camino portugues (from porto) this Late June OR finish the frances (If I do though, id start in Astorga and then switch to the invierno). I made it to Leon last year from SJPP. From everything i've read the walk from...
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    Finish Frances or Portugues

    Thanks! Of all the options you mentioned - which is the most scenic? I also LOVE small little towns versus cities and preferred staying in the small towns versus large end cities of the brieley plan. I do like to meet other travelers but not mobs. (no offence Italians, but yes, i'm referring...
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    Finish Frances or Portugues

    Thanks for the reply! My favorite part of the Camino Frances was the first day over the pyranes and then the first section of the Maseta (near san bol) and the part to Ages was cool as well. Not sure how the other country sides compare? Would love to stay in character bnbs or something not...
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    Finish Frances or Portugues

    Hi guys and girls. Last summer I walked the Camino Frances from Saint Jean to Leon. I had to stop as it was the only allotted time I had. This june/july I have 3 weeks in Europe and I have been thinking about finishing the Camino Frances or Alternatively doing the Camino Portuguese. Am...
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    Best Albergues?

    WAIT! FOUND IT: https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/resources/a-selection-of-favorite-albergues-on-the-camino-franc%C3%A9s.140/
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    Best Albergues?

    Hi! I remember seeing a pdf list somewhere of the favorite Albergues but can't seem to find it anymore :S Anyone have the link? Also, ones to avoid? Leaving in 9 days! First timer! Thanks!
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    First Timer, Tickets Booked! gear Packed, PaniC

    Well... two more "big ticket" items to get but still need to get a bunch of little things. Ugh. So excited but nervous. Can't decide between 2 pairs of shoes I have sitting in my room. Merrell Moab Ventilators or Merrell Moab FST. Ugh the dilemmas of knowing i can NEVER buy a pair of shoes...
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    First Timer, Tickets Booked! gear Packed, PaniC

    Thanks guys and girls! Very excited now. Just need hiking pants and a ultra light rain coat. Ugh! Side note - Anuy suggestions on where to stay in saint jean pied de port? I should prob book my first night there in advance so i'm not worried about it when i arrive.
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    First Timer, Tickets Booked! gear Packed, PaniC

    Thanks so much rachel! My Main reason for stress is that i'm a super odd size (6 foot 4 with size 15 feet) - so its impossible tio buy things on the go - or even in stores here in the USA. I have to order everythign online :(
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    First Timer, Tickets Booked! gear Packed, PaniC

    Can u recommend a rain coat?
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    First Timer, Tickets Booked! gear Packed, PaniC

    Oh Cool! Where do you suggest staying in SJPP? Any advice on which rain coat/jacket to get? Am scrambling to put my gear together. Also, definitely doing Icebreaker Shirts 2X short sleeve 1X long sleeve. Which brand/model of sock do you recommend for july/Aug? Scott
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    First Timer, Tickets Booked! gear Packed, PaniC

    Need more help guys! For shirts I was thinking of Icebreaker COOL-LITE shirts. Anyone tried these? Worried if they are wool they will be too hot? Also people recommended a long sleeve shirt. I see they make these in icebreaker as well. Thoughts? I want to go as light as possible so trying...
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    First Timer, Tickets Booked! gear Packed, PaniC

    Thanks! Ok so no to shorts with built in liners. Any running short models to recommend?
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    First Timer, Tickets Booked! gear Packed, PaniC

    Yah - I know i definitely will need at least one pair long... ugh. thanks for the columbia tip! Looking at their site now and they have longer inseams! Did you go in the summer?
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    First Timer, Tickets Booked! gear Packed, PaniC

    Thanks Gerard. Do you know which Moabs? The classic Ventilators? I saw they Had Moab FS as well. Not sure the difference. How many and what type of shorts did you take? Are long pants necessary? Thanks!
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    First Timer, Tickets Booked! gear Packed, PaniC

    Hi Everyone, Just booked my tickets and very excited to be walking the first section of the Camino Frances (I have three 3weeks and am starting in Saint Jean Pied de Port and will just see where I end up). I start on July 24th and have to return Mid Aug. Let me just preface everything that...

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