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<DIV>Hello Everyone,</DIV>
<DIV>I plan walking el Camino alone, with a backpack and sleeping bag, this fall
from 24 Oct to 4 Nov. I am 73, in good health and a Spanish speaker (Chilean
accent). I have been to Spain three times but never to the north west. There
never has been a difficulty except with the Catalan language. In the south,
my accent seems to help.</DIV>
<DIV>I thought to start in Leon, walking as far as time, body and weather
permit. I would like to hear from those who know about weather and
temperature extremes in the mountains and approaches to Santiago de Compostela
at that time of year. I understand Galicia is always rainy. The primary concern
is having proper clothing.</DIV>
<DIV>James Sperbeck</DIV>
<DIV>San Diego, California</DIV></BODY></HTML>