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    1st time camino franch in may

    Hey! I would say I'm minimalist (my pack was ~4kg), and I am female. I walked in Sept/Oct, so I'm not 100% sure the weather is similar in May, but Sept/Oct are cooler than summer so I was prepared for colder temperatures. My pack list is here. (detailed, with pictures and reasons why I brought...
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    May 2020 - 1st timer - SJPP to Burgo

    I responded to someone else in another thread about my travel choices, so I've pasted the majority of it here to share; I flew from Canada (not USA), but same continent! I flew Calgary-Montreal-Paris. Then I took the train from Paris to Bayonne, and transferred to another train for SJPDP (same...
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    Altitude adjustment

    I came from Vancouver, Canada when I went (also sea level living), and previous to Vancouver I lived somewhere that was also insignificantly above sea level...and I was born on the other coast...also essentially sea level. I did not have any altitude effects on my Camino that I can recall. Since...
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    Camino Newbie

    I just want to say Buen Camino and good for you! I walked solo (female, 28) in Sept/Oct of 2018. I had a low point after the first 7-10 days, when it changed from 'normal vacation period' to 'I'm away from home now' and I really missed my partner, and green grass. If my partner had joined me in...
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    Looking for the Cheapest budget, tips

    I just ran some quick and dirty math. Based on Cash withdrawals of Euros, and my total number of 'walking days' - I spent 27 Euro per walking day. (I took out anything I spent on airfare/airports/trains/etc as that will be different for everyone). I stayed in Albergues almost every night, so...
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    Liner versus sleeping bag

    I never had an issue borrowing a blanket when I needed one! I only brought a liner.
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    Frances in 27 days?

    I walked Sept 6th to Oct ~11th? It was comfortable for the first couple weeks, then HOT in the maseta, and then chillier in the last couple weeks and then COLD on the coast in October. I was pretty prepared for warmth honestly. I did not wear my warm stuff very often. I know from experience that...
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    Frances in 27 days?

    My strongest recommendation would be to think hard about packing, and pack as light as possible. Shaving kilos from your pack is your best bet for walking further each day. I wrote up my light-packing philosophy and 3.8 kg pack list to share my thoughts on this, as I think it is super important...
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    How do you travel with money on the Camino?

    Hey! I had a 'day wallet' that i carried a couple of cards and a small amount of cash in. I then had a waterproof bag that I kept my passports, remaining cash, etc. in. These both stayed with me at all times. I elaborate on this page of my packing list as to exactly what I used.
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    Can anyone recommend some picture heavy resources of the Camino?

    I'm sorry to hear about your lost photos. I posted my journals to a blog, same exact route as you. If you review it and see that I mentioned anywhere you remember, or stayed somewhere you recall enjoying, you can PM me and I'll send you any (full size) photos I have of those locations. I may...
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    First Camino 2020

    Clothing wise? Underwear and sports bra. I just dropped my pants and shirt right before getting into bed, and kept them by my bed for trips to the bathroom. Honestly never felt uncomfortable though, there's a lot of people rocking around in underwear =)
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    First Camino 2020

    I walked Sept/October 2018. I experienced the choke points mentioned above. I booked Roncesvalles (you can do so online), but I actually arrived early enough that I would have gotten a bed without the reservation. I did not book after that (initially) and then got in a pinch when the Albergue in...
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    Pillows in albergues

    This was my experience as well. I had my inflatable(s) along for between the knees, etc though.
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    Do you keep your passport on your person at all times?

    Hey! I had a 'day wallet' that i carried a couple of cards and a small amount of cash in. I then had a waterproof bag that I kept my passports, remaining cash, etc. in. These both stayed with me at all times. I elaborate on this page of my packing list as to exactly what I used.
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    I bought my ticket!

    congrats! Buen Camino!
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    Can I have my cake and eat it too?

    You have gotten a lot of responses here, but I'll pipe in as well with my thoughts. I took 30 walking days from SJPDP to Santiago. I agree with the thoughts of many here that the continuous walking under my own power was a powerful part for me. I'll add the thought here that based on my...
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    Pilgrims Office of SJPP

    I really appreciated the information and kindness from the volunteers here. Thanks for everything you are doing!
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    Camino Frances starting September 1, 2019

    I walked from Sept. 6th to October 6th in 2018! I was really lucky with rain and never actually got rained on while walking. I had a long sleeve hiking shirt (lightweight sun hoodie), a 'micro-puffy' (synthetic down jacket that was very thin/minimal), and a water-proof raincoat shell. I also had...
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    Where to stay the first night in SJPDP

    Is it? Hmm. I thought BELARI was another different location. I could be mistaken. This is the place I stayed: http://www.pelerinage-saint-jacques-compostelle.com/fr/gite
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    Where to stay the first night in SJPDP

    I stayed in ''Le Chemin Vers L'Etoile'' as I was able to make a reservation in advance. It was a great experience overall and I recommend the place. This was in early September.

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