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Planning to start on Aug 16

Jbirk

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My wife and I plan to start walking on August 16 from Iru. This is our 3rd Camino and hope to meet some interesting pilgrims along the way.
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Jbirk said:
My wife and I plan to start walking on August 16 from Iru. This is our 3rd Camino and hope to meet some interesting pilgrims along the way.
Buen Camino
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Good luck/Buen Camino...my wife and I will be about 7 days behind you! If you get time let me know of any “must not miss places” that you enjoyed, not to mention lodging in the small or big towns.
Have a great adventure!
 
Thomas V said:
Good luck/Buen Camino...my wife and I will be about 7 days behind you! If you get time let me know of any “must not miss places” that you enjoyed, not to mention lodging in the small or big towns.
Have a great adventure!
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Will do...
 
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Buen Camino to you all! The Norte is, as you well know by now, a beautiful way!! I did, however, find the first week particularly challenging .... This doesn't mean that any of you will, but I think it wise to be mentally prepared for this possibility going in .... Good Way !!
 

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