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Via Francigena Awaits
If you're on Facebook you could join the Via Francigena group. Lots of up-to-date info there.- sillydoll
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What's your earliest Camino connection?
At the end of 1999 I was planning to lead a group of 10 ladies on the Coast to Coast in England in 2001. Then Foot and Mouth broke out in England and we weren't sure if we'd be able to walk in England. We all made suggestions for an alternative walk and, after reading about the Camino in the...- sillydoll
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Hello From Sienna on the Via Francigena
Wow. This is a post from 2006! Walked the VF again in 2016. We have an amaWalkers group walking now - Day one to Fucecchio.- sillydoll
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Guide Books
If you want to see what the path looks like from Sarria, have a look at my blog on doing a 5 day reconnaissance walk before walking with the Caracoles team last year in May. http://amawalker.blogspot.com/2013/05/slow-camino-reconnaissance-walk.html- sillydoll
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France-Camino: Mar/Apr/May 2014
Two thoughts: March/April: Unpredictable weather. Possibilities of sudden snow storms, blizzards and white outs. Take a cell phone - 112 is the worldwide emergency number - works 24/7 and the operators speak all languages. Listen to the locals about crossing the mountain and if they say don't...- sillydoll
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Credencial
A very special moment! If you belong to a church, get the first stamp there. Perhaps they will do a special blessing for you as well. I love my stamped credenciales, every stamp is a reminder of the place I visited, or passed through. Have a wonderful walk.- sillydoll
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Booking a bed in SJPP???
Some of the albergues keep a few beds for people arriving from afar, but it would be better peace of mind for you to book a bed. Try Esprit du Chemin: http://www.espritduchemin.org/en/reservations Auberge du Pelerin - http://www.aubergedupelerin.com If you intend walking to Roncesvalles in two...- sillydoll
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Amazing Alberque in Najera
Johan, thanks for sharing. I sent this to my friend Tricia who served as hospitalero there a couple of years ago. She is sending it to her fellow hospitaleros. They have had a reunion and are planning another one next year.- sillydoll
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The Camino through Buddhist Eyes
Fabulous - a book with a difference! There is a Facebook page for Camino authors - please join!- sillydoll
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Best of both worlds
Perhaps you should post this in the section of the route you are planning to do - from Paris, Le Puy, Vezelay, Arles, Narbonne etc. I have only done one long French route (from Paris) and there were no albergues to speak of until we reached Ostabat in the South. On the shorter route (from...- sillydoll
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Healing Pilgrim - mid-Sept start date anyone?!
AJ, I have just read your website and I think your courage is amazing! I was pleased to read that you have changed your mind about the route. The Camino Frances is a wonderful route with more accommodation (closer together) and more infrastructure than the other, less popular routes. You...- sillydoll
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Abby 60
Abby, Joyce Rupp walked the Camino about 9 years ago. With the exponential growth in the number of pilgrims since then, the way marking and signage has improved tremendously. You have no need to be worried. You go and walk your Camino in a relaxed manner!- sillydoll
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Steenkamp family starting from SJPP 23 July 2013
For some time South Africa was a conduit for illegal immigration to other countries. False identity documents, false passports, drivers licences etc. were easy to come by. People - mostly from other African or Eastern countries, could enter South Africa and then spread out across Europe using...- sillydoll
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Steenkamp family starting from SJPP 23 July 2013
Ouch! I can empathise with you as we have to go through the same palaver every time we need a Schengen Visa. Although the actual visa only costs €60 we have to pay courier fees and service fees so that we end up paying €138. And, if you live within a 400 km radius of Cape Town you have to...- sillydoll
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Sarria to Santiago..4 Days
I was told that the acceptable 100km mark from Santiago was Barbadelo. If you walk from there you will have 100km to walk or 25km per day.- sillydoll
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Steenkamp family starting from SJPP 23 July 2013
If you look at clause No 8 on the list of requirements for a Schengen Visa when applying in South Africa, it states: El Camino de Santiago pilgrims can send a copy of the front page of their ‘Credencial’ from the Confraternity of St James as confirmation that they are walking the Camino. Might...- sillydoll
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Camino in September 2013
Paul, take it slow for the first week. The first day is not that hard on the knees because it is uphill for about 18km and downhill for 5km or 6km. Thereafter, from Roncesvalles, it is a roller-coaster of ups and downs and some people find these few days more taxing than the pretty...- sillydoll
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New to the forum
Ah - another Camino junkie! Welcome to Camino Anon. You have to say, "My name is Kari and I am addicted to the Camino". After 6 Caminos you should be fine!- sillydoll
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Summer 2013
The pilgrim stats for South Africans earning the Compostela. From 1999 to 2003 stats were for pilgrims from Africa It wasn't until 2004 that they kept separate stats for South African's. 2004 84 2005 162 2006 222 2007 262 2008 274 2009 262 2010 301...- sillydoll
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Camino Frances in May 2013. Twice within a year.
1 May is labor day (workers day) and its a big day in Spain. Many places will be full, transport might be reduced, so plan carefully. Have a wonderful walk!- sillydoll
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