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    Members Photos

    Hi all, Since I've now walked at least a portion of the Camino Frances, I felt I could add my photo here. I took this outside of Puente la Reina, after the first steep climb of the day. I actually took it just to make sure I didn't look like I was about to faint or die, both of which I felt...
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    Class of 2010

    Hi David, Perhaps we will meet then. Though, on the 12th I should be in Estella. Could be that we just miss each other... I'll be the young Swede with a red backpack (I think - I haven't got it yet...) Buen Camino Hilda
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    Class of 2010

    Hi all, Since I've now booked my flight to Pamplona for September 8th, I feel like I can officially join the class of 2010. I'll be walking for a week, going pretty slow, and after that who knows. I might continue or I might go home. I haven't decided yet. But, at least I've finally decided...
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    Class of 2008!

    Hey all, I'm now in Pamplona, and I've actually finished my pilgrimage, not that I ever really started... I only walked from St Jean to Hunto, and then was exhausted and had to be driven up to Orisson, where everyone (although they meant well) annoyed me with trying to persuade me to cross the...
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    Class of 2008!

    Hi guys, I'm leaving for Bilbao on Thursday, and having moments of pure panic throughout the day. Although, I am excited too, just incredibly nervous. This is hopefully going to be the best thing I've ever done for myself. I don't really know why I'm so worried, because I know there are so many...
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    Class of 2008!

    Hi all, Yes, a party definitely sounds doable. I'm on for a party in Santiago de Compostela! Hilda
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    Class of 2008!

    Okay, you're about a week after me, so perhaps we'll meet somewhere. Sil, thanks for the suggestion. I'll have to think about it, as I'm really not that fond of ponchos. Still looking at various rain clothes, to see what'd suit me. Buen camino, Hilda
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    Class of 2008!

    Arn, We have this in Sweden as well, only we call it glögg. Here they often use cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and they sometimes also add vodka, rum or brandy. We have both white and red wine versions, although the red is more common. This year we tried a very good white one, with vanilla...
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    Class of 2008!

    Brendan, I'm so sorry I wont be seeing you on the camino. It would have been nice to meet you in person, but I hope to have finished my camino quite a lot sooner than the last 2 weeks of June. Maybe some other time =) I don't have a scallop shell just yet, but since I'm visiting my sister in...
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    Class of 2008!

    Hi, I'll be starting from St Jean April 12th, and I have my flight home booked to May 26th. So I've given myself 1½ months to walk it. Liliha, I hope to meet you on the road. Seems we're going at, roughly, the same time. Buen Camino, Hilda
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    Hello from a soon to be pilgrim (April/May 2008)

    Arn, I really hope we meet somewhere along the way. I'll be there for a month and a half, so there should be many opportunities. On the sleeping gear, I found a very lightweight (only 400gr) down sleepingbag. It's good to down to 10degrees plus for women. Should be enough, I hope. Cecilia...
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    Hello from a soon to be pilgrim (April/May 2008)

    Hi All, This is just a short update, which I should have done a while ago. I have now bought my tickets for Bilbao, and the return trip from Santiago. I'll be flying down on the 10th of April, and I'll start walking on the 12th, stopping at the Auberge in Orisson so as not to overdo it on the...
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    I'm new here. I've walked and will walk again...

    Hi Cecilia, Wow, three times. That's impressive. I will be walking from St Jean to Santiago next year in April/May. How did you find the weather? Was it very cold in the mornings, and up in the mountains for example? I'm a little worried about not bringing enough, yet I don't want to bring...
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    Pilgrimage in April 2008 from St Jean

    Hello Arn, I'll be starting my walk on April 12th from St Jean, and will conclude in mid-May, just like you. Perhaps we'll meet somewhere on the road. It seems like you have a lot of experience in long distance walking. The Appalachian trail seems tough. Hope to see you on the road, and buen...
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    Hello from a soon to be pilgrim (April/May 2008)

    Hi Brendan, I'll keep that in mind. Not that I'd leave my camera unattended anywhere though. Don't so much mind if they'd steal the camera, I can replace it. It's the photos that I'd miss. Take care, Hilda
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    Hello from a soon to be pilgrim (April/May 2008)

    Hi Brendan, I'll definitely spend money on both good socks and good shoes when I do buy them. Seamless socks would seem a good idea; less places for them to create blisters. =) Yes, from the pictures I've seen I'll be passing through some amazing places. Which is why I've decided to invest in...
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    Hello from a soon to be pilgrim (April/May 2008)

    I was planning on staying at hotels in the larger cities. And probably at some other places along the road too, when I feel like I need to be alone, and when I feel like getting a proper shower to myself, and with real shampoo etc... =) Thanks, I'll keep that in my book of...
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    Hello from a soon to be pilgrim (April/May 2008)

    Hi liliha. It would be nice to see you on the road! If I do decide to go, I hope we meet. I am going to go into town and go to an outdoor shop and see what they have in terms of light-weight boots. Hopefully they'll have something that fits. I have tiny feet, a size 35 (UK 2½, US 5-5½). I am...
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    Hello from a soon to be pilgrim (April/May 2008)

    I do have a basic knowledge of spanish, took classes in school for three years. Although I have some bad habits I need to drop with my language use. Basically to stop trying to sound native and fluent and perfect everytime I say something. I think I'll get lots of chances to practise that during...
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    Hello from a soon to be pilgrim (April/May 2008)

    I'm working on the confidence and courage thing. At the moment my main concern is that I won't be able to walk as far as I hope each day. That's what I hope to achieve with my camino; meeting lots of interesting people. Perhaps working on my Spanish skills :). Thanks, I'll look into it. I...

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