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 going to come across many, many freindly faces along the way.
Arlene