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    Observations after Completing the Camino Frances

    Great account, clear concise and to the point. I did my first Camino 2016 at the age of 71 and completed St Jean to Santiago in 28 days. My preparation was similar. I went out with an open mind not looking for anything and not expecting to find anything. My level of health and fitness before...
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    St Jean to Roncesvalles

    Hi Gracie I walked the Camino France Setember/October 2016 starting St Jean. I to arrived in St Jean around 8:30 am (ish) from Bayonne having travelled from the U.K the day before. I am a reasonably fit 71 year old, I don't know your time frame but mine was open ended. I completed my walk...
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    Walking in Mid September- October

    Hi Billy Jane When I first read your submission, I got the impression you were starting out "mid September" which prompted me to note how wet and cold it can be in Galicia mid to late October. In light of your most recent response, can I just elaborate...............I set out 23rd September...
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    Sarria to Santiago in 3 days?

    Hi Stephen............Sarria to Santiago in 3 days? Well, heres what I know.I actually did it (Sarria to Santiago) in 3 days during my first Camino St Jean to Santiago 2016. I too was tired and having carried a backpack every day at the age of 71 you can imagine the rest. I completed my Camino...
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    Torn, 200km done, 1OO ish to go Blisters not healing

    well , blisters are a bind and yours sound pretty serious. Too late now, you already have them but going forward review your footcare regime. Walking shoes/boots sould have ample room at the front, at least half a size bigger than standard at home footwear. Good quality socks Blister...
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    Walking in Mid September- October

    Hi Billy Jane I walked my first Camino Sept/Oct 2016 starting St Jean De Pied Port 23rd Sept and ending Santiago 20th Oct. My criteria was simple. I wanted to miss the heat of summer I wanted to avoid overcrowding I wanted to have reasonable expectation of accommodation without everywhere...
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    considering canceling my trip :(

    Hi In part you have done the hard work......................be realistic in your expectations of your own physical, mental and spiritual capabilities. I did my first Camino at the age of 71 in 2016 (set/oct) I completed the St Jean De Pied de Port to Santiago (Camino Frances 500 miles) in 27...
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    Bad Albergues

    Hi Len you say "we" so I guess you are all agreed in the opinions expressed. Reading the thread, the issues you raise and the responses indicate divided feelings. I read your post and I took it as a reasoned view and sort of moved on. Then reading other responses, I became aware of some...
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    Realistic timeframe

    After that "bombshell", you married the right lady, well done Joan. the world is getting smaller through this sort of medium and the world is full of conicidences..................I/we too have been married 47 years. To walk one Camino together is a privilage, to walk two Camino's back to back...
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    Realistic timeframe

    I would have set out from Orisson refuge 24th September at arounf 7:0 am striking out for Roncesvalles. Sorry to learn of illness and your wifes injured foot. Completing in 44 days represents a magnificent effort and walking the Camino together must represent a magical shared experience. you are...
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    Realistic timeframe

    Hi Kinnear. good question. this is what I found. I worked on the 2 of everything rule. during the early weeks, the weather was fine for a guy from the U.K definitely not too hot and this is why I set out on the 23rd (late September) However, as I indicated, I pushed on without rest days, during...
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    Realistic timeframe

    Hi..............theres a lot of good advice in all the above. I actually set out from St Jean Pied De Port 23rd September 2016 0n my first Camino. Staying over in Orisson on your first night out of SJPDP is a great call, this sets you up perfectly for the onward climb to Roncesvalles. Your...

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