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    Using Trekking Poles

    I did and I loved them. I bought a pair at REI before my trip and used them for a month, then I found the same pair though a store in Spain and had them mailed to a post office there for me to pick up. I was so happy to have them. My arms did not get tired and for me the poles helped with having...
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    LIVE from the Camino FRANCÉS: Flies, spiders, isolation & roommates: not what I expected!

    I'm so sorry. Please do not lose hope. I feel you. I walked the Camino in 2019 and my Camino was hard. It was hard until it wasn't and now, with time, my memory of it has faded and I want to do it again. You don't know what tomorrow will bring. The full moon is coming and with it lots of energy...
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    The camino is boring landscapes, paved roads, traffic…

    Funnily enough I feel a strong pull to do another Camino walk even though I agree the landscape looks exactly like where I live in California, the food is mostly terrible for vegans, I found people in stores and hotels cranky even though I tried really, really hard to learn Spanish. I don't...
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    Blanket clarity

    I walked in June so it was warmer but I had just a silk sleep sac and didn't find I needed a blanket. I stayed in a mix of private hostels and cheaper hotels. Blankets were always available. I doubt you will need one in May though, except in SJPP itself and then you can choose a hostel with...
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    A man with a plan

    Good for you! My advice to anyone who asks is to start in Pamplona. MUCH nicer way to begin in my opinion and Pamplona is a cool city with an awesome cathedral. There is a pilgrim mass @ the smaller chapel to the left of the cathedral at I think 5:45 pm every evening. Nice way to begin. ENJOY.
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    I made it

    Ha! I'm considering walking to Finisterre. Tomorrow. 🤗
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    I made it

    Thank you to everyone on this forum who supported my journey. Yesterday about 3 pm I made it to Santiago. Replies are closed to my original post. I promised to give you good news when I had it to share and it feels good to have completed my journey. Thank you for this community. Buen Camino.
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    My Wife Insists We Start From SJPDP!

    I agree with you that Pamplona is a great place to start. That would be my recommendation, if asked, by friends. My guess is light running shoes would be fine but sandals over the mountains is hard any time of year. I'm wearing Ecco sandals now and wish I had some close toed shoes for all the rocks.
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    Walking from Portomarin to Lugo?

    Curious if you did walk this route. Thank you.
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    Pilgrims And Tourists to PAY, Except to Pray, to visit the Cathedral in Lugo

    I visited Rome last year and we didn't pay to go in any cathedral. I think this is unique to Spain. Also saddens me. I paid 40 euro to go to la Sagrada. Granted it's a huge tourist attraction. I had a really really really hard time being allowed to sit in the silent section to pray. They kept...
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    LIVE from the Camino I injured myself coming into Pamplona a few days ago...

    So sorry Nick. I'm also injured and going today to San Sebastian to rest for a few days. Hope you feel better soon.
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    Non snorer seeks roommate

    Thank you. Five hours of this so far. I have ear plugs. A mask. S headband. Ear phones playing white noise and a towel D blanket wrapped around my head. Agh!
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    Non snorer seeks roommate

    And should say seeks! Spell check.
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    Non snorer seeks roommate

    I'm in SJPP. Planning to start the Camino tomorrow or the next day. Seeking non snoring roommate to share lodging costs. Interested? OMG had no idea how bad this would be. I've mostly stayed in non co ed dorms and not too be sexist but fewer woman snore. Eek! This is awful. If you want to...
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    Rain delay?

    Thanks for the advice. I bought a jacket today and I'm in SJPP. Merci!
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    Rain delay?

    Bonjour from rainy Bayonne. I was planning to start my journey tomorrow or Sunday. It's pouring rain today. Pouring. Should I wait longer, maybe Monday for the trail to dry out a bit before beginning? I've also heard there is a market on Monday in SJPP. Worth seeing? Thanks for your advice...
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    Who else is walking late June through July?

    Me. Planning to start in a day or two or three when this rain ends. When will you begin your journey? Buen Camino.
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    Changing Routes

    Say more! I'm interested. I care less about the compastela than about having a great experience along the way. I heard Le Puy is more vegan friendly and I speak some French. Curious your impressions of the route from Le Puy to say Logonos. Thank you!
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    Changing Routes

    Annie, so curious about the route to the Frances from Lourdes. I am planning to stop in Lourdes for a night, then travel via train and bus to SJPP. Would be interested in walking from Lourdes. Curious about your experience there. Thank you.
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    Mixing the routes for the best view and food

    Thank you so much. Appreciate the advice and vote of confidence. I live in CA, which also has a Mediterranean climate and June can be iffy here. How interesting that you are drawn to walk the Meseta, which is the area I am avoiding by going to the coast. I am sure I will walk it another...

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