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    Preventing Blistres - Tip for new walkers

    Now what I was wondering you stated your pack was 12 kilos I've also heard 10 so I presume its what confortable for you to carry. I appreciate your suggestions any other would be welcomed. niel Hi Neil, Just saw your post so appologies for the delay in replying. My pack is a LaFuma 50+10lt...
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    45YO Sydneysider Wanting to do Camino in May 2008 ?

    Hi Paula, Pablo in Sydney here, I'll be starting in just over a week on my own. I'll let you know how it goes. Pablo
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    WALKING THE CAMINO IN OCTOBER 2007

    CLOSE? CLOSE? Pablo in Sydney here and I start woalking on 28 or 29/9/2007 (I haven't decided yet) Way too close. Can't seem to get enough time to prepare. Walking with a pack takes a looooonnngg time. Most I've done is 20kms and a few 10s etc. But it sure take a big slice of time when you...
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    New to Pilgrim Forum

    Hi Mary, Pablo in Sydney here, I plan to be walking in a few weeks time for the first time, though I have been to SJPDP and northern Spain before. Happy to help with any general questions you may have (If I can ... Laugh). Certainly will be in a better position in a couple of months PM me if you...
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    Adelaide woman, 56, preparing for the Camino April/May 2008

    No,,, my wife isn't going ... She is one of the people with issues Laugh Nah only kidding various circumstances as such that I will be on my own, perhaps next year we can both go. Pablo
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    Adelaide woman, 56, preparing for the Camino April/May 2008

    Hi Clarisa, Pablo in Sydney here, I'll be walking late this month and October. My wife and I were in France last year and met an Australian fellow who was walking to Santiago prom Le Puy in France, he said something very interesting, when asked about difficulties and setbacks etc (we all have...
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    Another newbie...

    Welcome Margrete, I'll be starting 29 Sept (my first go) and feeling excited and nervous as well. I live in Sydney Australia so generally not much need for thermals but have come accross some made from fine Merino wool, they really are great nice to wear, warm and breathe really ell too. so you...
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    Preventing Blistres - Tip for new walkers

    Hello all, I will be starting the Camino from SJPDP on 29 September and have been doing some training walks up to about 18kms with 12 kilo pack. I have found that wearing 2 pairs of socks, (One thin inner sock and the a pair of wool socks over these), feet come up roses, OK well maybe not roses...
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    Hola a todos, Hello all from a soon to be first time walker.

    Thanks to all replys and PMs I will take your advice, start slow, cover ground where you can and look to the meseta for some flat ground. Easy ....Laugh probably more of a groan. Pablo
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    Ops I forgot another question

    Hello all, I forgot to ask in my previous message. Should I contact SJPDP before I go or do I "register" when I get there. I plan to have 1 day in SJPDP to rest before I start walking. Will it be OK to just roll up and register etc on the spot? Thanks in Advance Pablo Sydney Australia
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    Hola a todos, Hello all from a soon to be first time walker.

    Hello all, Well after many years of thinking about it I will be walking the Camino starting from SJPDP in late September. I have been reading many of your posts with great interest and have found a wealth of information. At 48 years of age, although relatively fit I'm looking forward to the...

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