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Sissy010

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Starting my first October 21 from Leon, Spain.
I’m an Ottawa, ON, Canadian who will start my first Camino on October 23rd from Leon, Spain. I’m a bit nervous but much more excited. I hope to meet lots of you along the way. Butterflies in my stomach like mad. Loving your posts and appreciating the tips.
 
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Make sure you have the proper shoes. We started October 1st and I know of three people, to include one person from our group that flew back home because of foot issues. Trekking poles is a must. Had two rainy days and they our ass!
 
Make sure you have the proper shoes. We started October 1st and I know of three people, to include one person from our group that flew back home because of foot issues. Trekking poles is a must. Had two rainy days and they our ass!
Make sure you have the proper shoes. We started October 1st and I know of three people, to include one person from our group that flew back home because of foot issues. Trekking poles is a must. Had two rainy days and they our ass!
Thanks for the advice Rogelio. I invested in a pair of Hanwag hiking boots so I should be good to go. I wasn’t considering walking poles but now I will. I’m still absorbing as much info as possible so I appreciate your advice.
 
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I know it can be scary as there is so much unknown. This is my first time and I have now been on the trail for five weeks, in Portomarin now, and you will thank yourself later for doing this. The first week I questioned why I was doing this since it was so hard, but it got better and became a painful pleasure.
 
I know it can be scary as there is so much unknown. This is my first time and I have now been on the trail for five weeks, in Portomarin now, and you will thank yourself later for doing this. The first week I questioned why I was doing this since it was so hard, but it got better and became a painful pleasure.

Way to go, Mark! I will be on my first Camino in November.
 
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I know it can be scary as there is so much unknown. This is my first time and I have now been on the trail for five weeks, in Portomarin now, and you will thank yourself later for doing this. The first week I questioned why I was doing this since it was so hard, but it got better and became a painful pleasure.
Wow, 5 weeks is amazing. Thank you for your words of wisdom Mark. I plan to push through to the end. Buen Camino.
 
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Thanks for the advice Rogelio. I invested in a pair of Hanwag hiking boots so I should be good to go. I wasn’t considering walking poles but now I will. I’m still absorbing as much info as possible so I appreciate your advice.
Got my poles.
 
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Welcome to the forum and do allow the pieces of the jigsaw puzzle to fall into place along the Camino !!!

Buen Camino !
 
Thanks Bob. I’m stressing about not booking everything in advance. I hope to learn to figure out how to relax about not knowing where the pieces will fall and trusting that they’ll fall into proper place along My Way.
Oh, I'm so envious! The unknown will all soon be well known. That's a perfect distance and time of year that you have planned. Beam me up with you, Sissy!
 
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I do not believe you will have many "issues" finding places to stay this late in the year. Either way make this your own adventure in life, relax and enjoy !
 
I’m an Ottawa, ON, Canadian who will start my first Camino on October 23rd from Leon, Spain. I’m a bit nervous but much more excited. I hope to meet lots of you along the way. Butterflies in my stomach like mad. Loving your posts and appreciating the tips.
Buen Camino Sissy010 Enjoy.
 
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