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    Where to stay in O Cebreiro

    We have stayed at the Casa Navarro (link listed above) twice and would stay there again. Lovely room and functional heaters that they aren't shy about running in October and May. Very nice place for a beer, but we ate across the way at Casa O Cebreiro, so I can't comment upon the food. The...
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    Any wild life safety concerns on the French Way??

    While I do appreciate the seriousness of your question, I really only have one reply. The only wildlife that we encountered was the Party-Wine festival that began in Hontanas at around 9am. It lasted until Leon one week later. The only attendees all perambulated upon two legs. As loud as we...
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    Why walk the same Camino again?

    We decided to re-walk the last 250k due to horrendous weather throughout Galicia and upon our arrival in Santiago. When I expressed my sadness to my husband that the Camino wouldn't be the same without our friends from our first Camino, he wisely replied, "they will all be there, they will just...
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    Backpacks in bars/cafes

    What a great idea!!! Really like that it is so lightweight yet it sure seems like it would provide flexibility and versatility. Never liked the weight, limitations or general clunkiness of a carabiner myself, so this is going on my packing list (and my pack) asap. Thanks Telelama!
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    June or September ?

    We have walked once in September-October and twice in May-June, and expect that our next departure will also occur in May. There are several reasons for this decision, the first one being the lack of flowers across the Meseta in the fall. What was not lacking in the freshly harvested fields...
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    That special accomodation in Santiago HELP!!

    We will only stay at the Rua Villar for all future visits to Santiago. The staff there - especially Christina - will bend over backwards to make sure you feel welcome and that all your needs are met. Not to mention the rooms are lovely and the location is unbeatable. They are located across...
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    A disappointing day

    So sorry for your distress. My only advice is that I once heard a wise saying that goes "how someone acts is a reflection on them, how you react to their actions is a reflection of you." Please don't let them win. The journey you are on is too important!!! Best wishes for a strong finish and...
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    Lodging on first few days

    Hello Joe, We stopped in Viscarret at the La Posada Nueva. It is about 13k past Roncevalles and was a lovely rest as we recovered from jet lag and 2 months of battling tendonitis before the trip. From there, we went to Zurain, which was about 21k. On our 3rd day, we had a nice jaunt into...
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    Rest days...

    Well... I might go a bit contrarian again and suggest that the term "rest-day" seems to falsely connote weakness, when after-all, the Camino is all about slowing down and enjoying life as it occurs. I can totally get behind the "short-day" concept, as some cities are too big to absorb in one...
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    Rest days...

    Our first rest day occurred after walking 2 30k+ days to hang with our first Camino family. My husband had 7 blisters by the time we reached Estella and we decided a rest day was in order. Our 2nd rest day occurred in Burgos - not by design, but definitely a happy circumstance. We ran out of...
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    A Camino Race - Really

    Can we at least get them to ring their bell as they go blasting by?
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    Sleeping bag versus Liner

    We took a Kelty 40 degree sleeping bag for our first camino in Sept/Oct. It was way too much, and I am one of the people who like to be warm when sleeping. For our May/June trips, we switched to the Sea to Summit Thermolite Reactor Extreme Mummy Bag Liner that has 15 degree rating and we were...
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    What can I really expect to spend on this walk?

    Go Team Colorado!!!
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    What can I really expect to spend on this walk?

    P.S. Not sure where you are in Texas, but American Airlines code shares with Iberian, and you can get back to Dallas from Madrid on a direct flight. All sorts of other options if you want to change planes somewhere along the ways. If you are closer to Houston than you need to research...
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    What can I really expect to spend on this walk?

    Dear Nicke, I am going to go out on a ledge here, (and undoubtedly invite some criticism), but I think your estimate may be just a bit low. My husband and I are in our 50's and have reached a point where we have stopped sweating the bottom line in our adventures. If you are more...
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    Question about doing the Camino Frances in 2 stages

    Hola! As stated above, be sure to collect 2 stamps per day once you get to Sarria and you should not have any trouble getting a compostela. You may have difficulty getting the distance certificate which gives your start date and location and the total miles walked. They may notice the gap and...
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    Pumpuli

    Dearest Pampuli, Welcome to our crazy version of the Rubicon. Once you cross it, you will never be the same, and I mean that in the best way!!! This forum is the most comprehensive tool you will ever find to prepare yourself for this life-changing journey. Even if the info is contradictory at...
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    Peace of Mind - Post Camino

    This is a very interesting question and one that I think we all worry about in various degrees. I have decided that the trick is not "how do I fit into my post-Camino world?", but "how does my world fit into the post-Camino me?" I look around and do my darnedest to see and appreciate the...
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    Accommodation Azura/Ribadiso 17 May 2016

    We pulled up in Castaneda and stayed at a lovely little casa rural. Twice. It is called La Calleja, run by a very gracious lady named Maria. The farmstead used to belong to her grandmother, and she went way beyond the norm to make sure our stays were enjoyable.. Private room with en suite...
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