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    what the Camino gave you

    I struggled...a lot. Changed plans to be able to legitimately get a Compostela. I learned the immense value of acts of kindness. I was going to say small acts of kindness but, no, they were huge. A pair coming back to carry my pack to the next village. I said no, but just walk with me. A...
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    Reservations in private albergues

    After a "no room at ANY inn" experience I felt the same as you---though it was in a town that had less available accommodation than some, it unnerved me as I was hurting, over extended and was actually in a tricky spot. I found almost exclusively that hospitaleros were willing to call...
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    The last 100 km

    Everyone has a story and you just never now. Sorry if long but have been wanting to share and this kind of fits. I started in Burgos about 10 days ago. Plan was to do short days. First day was fine, second day I was struggling seriously to the point of risk. When random people are hugging you...
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    Some of my biggest advice for newbies

    I am appreciating this thread. I have always felt drawn to open landscapes. Maybe a reaction to having grown up in green trees, mountains, oceans and lakes. The openness feels freeing, like I can breathe, so ever since hearing of the Meseta, I have looked forward to it. Thus, knowing I will...
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    Grocery Stores on the Camino Frances

    I knew about the not handling, but not the weighing. Good to know..thanks. A related question...I have seen pictures of wonderful looking displays of dried fruit, nuts etc. In that sort of situation is there a person to help you and you request by weight? ( uh...sure...notepad works for...
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    Booking albergues??

    Thanks....that is encouraging. Time to quit thinking and GO.
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    Simply jumping into the abyss...

    I am impressed with your sewing, Alex. I gave up on the sewing of badges and used contact cement. Looks fine now but not sure they have staying power. I might end up with a big safety pin smack in the middle.
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    Booking albergues??

    Falcon, you would know this... Is it true that the alberques in that last portion..not sure how far I heard...require that a person walks 20 km ( some particular number..you get the point.) Some of us decrepit slow types will find that impossible, and it makes me sad if true because I will be...
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    Hanging your 'drawers' out for the world to see!

    I use some long undies from a US company called Wickers...basically like light cycling or compression shorts. Also "Smarty Pants" that bill themselves as "Underwear for Active Women". Just for these issues, for those of us past our years of "thigh gap." I actually wear the Wickers over...
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    Where to leave my pack upon albergue arrival?

    Money, cards, documents do well in your pillowcase too, though I think I might balk at sleeping on a tablet or phone. Many sleeping bags have small security compartments suitable for small items.
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    Where to leave my pack upon albergue arrival?

    Are there enough places with lockers to make it worthwhile carrying a lock, in your view? Small luggage locks are often too small for lockers I seem to recall.
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    How do you manage to get out of work for 5 weeks?

    Everyone has a story. Mine might make you think I am crazy, or soon will be. I have all the time I can handle as I am on Long Term Disability leave, for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. So, time I have, enthusiasm I have, but physical ability, not so much. I travel with enough meds...
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    Just returned from the Camino....Advice to others 60+ years

    Re: Just returned from the Camino....Advice to others 60+ years Another word of thanks for your encouraging, but realistic post. I am not over 60 but close enough, and not the fittest at that. After a number of years of waffling and changing plans, it looks like I could be walking this time...
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    Is there a list of hostals?

    Popping in here with my first post and to ask for clarification so...the municpal albergues are on a first come first serve basis??----but can some of the private ones be booked in advance?? Is that generally a good thing--and are the private ones generaly "better"--I suppose depending on what...

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