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    Just booked my flight!!

    Hi Larissa, I'm from NJ, just about 20 mins or so from Philly. I walked the Camino last spring and have to say that I'm very envious that you'll be starting soon. I'd love to do it again, but unfortunately that's a long way off. Just wanted to say "Buen Camino" to a neighbor. No doubt you're...
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    HI TO ALL

    Hi Alan and Anne, Looks like I'll just be a few days ahead of you. I fly out of Philadelphia on the 25th and plan to begin from Roncesvalles on the 28th (just 2 weeks away)!!!!! It's all becoming very, very real now! Good luck with all the final preparations. Arlene
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    Starting soon

    Fiona, Best wishes to you as you begin your journey. I'm also starting this month, but a few weeks after you. Hopefully mother nature will be kind to the early spring walkers. Arlene
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    Class of 2008!

    Best wishes to you Jose, as you begin your camino! Arlene
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    Starting soon

    Fiona, You must be so excited as the end of February is getting closer and closer. Best wishes to you for a wonderful journey. Arlene
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    Starting my walk 12.03.2008

    Hi Smokey, 12/3 is my son's birthday, so I have to say that's a great day to begin your walk!! Buen Camino, Arlene
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    Hi, my name is Driekie

    Hi Driekie, Congratulations on the decision to start in May. From what everyone says, Spring sounds like a nice time to walk the Camino. I'm starting in late March and I'm hoping for good weather, but preparing for all that nature can dish out. I've been walking the neighborhood for a while...
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    Class of 2008!

    Same here Mouse, can't stop talking about it. Partly because of all the questions I'm getting from friends, family, co-workers etc. and partly from my own excitment. Exactly 8 weeks and counting!!!! Arlene
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    I've done it! I have booked my ticket!

    Clarisa, Congratulations on booking your ticket and also on quitting smoking! I remember one of your first posts when you said you needed to quit. It stuck with me because, as an ex-smoker, I know how tough quitting can be. I'm leaving in a little less than 2 months, on March 25th. I plan...
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    Howdy! Meet Pat and Zoe!

    Hi Pat and Zoe, Wow!!Your honeymoon on the Camino. What a great idea! I'll be starting out from Roncesvalles around the 27th or 28th of March, just about 2 months from now!!!! I've been checking this forum for a while and there are a few people starting in March, but not many. Who knows...
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    Hi, my name is Melinda...

    Hi Melinda, I'm beginning my camino at the end of March from Roncesvalles. As far as sleeping bags go, I bought a Snugpak from Story Creek Inc. It is light weight, .75 kg. and packs up very small. It's supposed to keep you warm to a low of 2 degrees C. I'm thinking of buying a silk liner as...
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    pilgrim introduction

    Hi Brumbrum, I'll be starting my camino in March as well, around the 27th or 28th from Roncesvalles. I agree with you; this site has provided a wealth of information that has really help in my planning. Well, buen camino to you. Maybe we'll meet along the way. Arlene
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    Class of 2008!

    Hi Arn and the rest of the Class of 2008, I've posted a couple of times before and have gotten some great information from this forum! I'm leaving on March 25 and plan to begin walking from Roncesvalles on the 27th or 28th. I think I've given myself a good amount of time to complete my...
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    Buen Camino

    Hi Karen, I'm also from New Jersey. I plan on beginning my walk this coming spring, at the end of March/early April. I was excited to see a fellow New Jerseyian and just wanted to say hi. I don't think I've come across anyone else from our state in this forum. You mentioned you had nice...
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    Hi pilgrims, im going to walk the camino in april 2008

    Sil, I did read about the weather related tragedies and I will definitely take your advice about checking the weather forcasts and listening to the locals. I'm planning on bringing some extra clothing wih the idea that if I get too warm I can always shed them, but I definitely don't want to be...
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    Hi pilgrims, im going to walk the camino in april 2008

    Hi Molle, I'm 45 and from the US. I plan on walking the camino around the same time as you. Actually I'll begin in Roncesvalles during the last week of March. I'm giving myself about 5 weeks with a couple extra days alotted for recooperation. Maybe our paths will cross along the way. Arlene
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    Camino Provides

    Hi Colleen, Just a few words to wish you well from one American girl to another. It's going to be a wonderful journey! I love how everyone keeps saying that the Camino will provide; I truly beleive it will. Have a great trip...buen camino! Arlene( from New Jersey)
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    Adelaide woman, 56, preparing for the Camino April/May 2008

    Hi Clarisa, Like you I plan on beginning my camino in April of 08. I'm 45 and an x-smoker(so I understand how hard quitting can be). I wish you the best with it and I'm sure that a walking routine will help, at least it did for me. As for the camino, I've never done anything like this before...
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    Hi

    Dale, Thanks for the information on gear. I'll let you know how I make out.
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    Hi

    Windeatt and Dale, It's nice to hear from people who will be on the Camino at the same time I will. Maybe we will meet up. I've been doing a lot of reading and browsing for gear, but as of yet have not purchased anything. I'll be getting my walking shoes/boots soon to break them in. As for...

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