Preparations for the journey

JohnM

Member

Aug 18, 2006

Hi all

Gosh! 12 days to go. Getting excited.

While I was thinking about what else to put in the backpack, I got to thinking about other things that are helpful on the Camino.

For some of my thoughts based on a previous Camino, see: http://la-via-lattea.blogspot.com/2006/ ... amino.html

Feel free to add some of your own thoughts!

John

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