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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hi folks, long-timer reader, first-time
poster.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Finally! After two and a half years I've
found the time to go, albeit only for ten days. I plan on walking for
eight of those. Quick background - I'm a forty-two year-old male, native
of Colorado, life-long sports enthusiast and have been training for the Camino
since March of 2002. Right now I'm comfortable (emphasis on COMFORTABLE
folks, before someone goes off about "what's your hurry? take your time") with
40km/day on steep terrain at high altitude with 30# on my back. I can do
that daily distance in 6-8 hours no prob, and still "look around" extensively as
I meander. Technically, although I could cover more than 300km in those
eight days, I'm looking to 'putter' around a bit, especially in the afternoons,
and look at and see as much as I can. I'll be flying from Chicago O'Hare
overnight to CDG in Paris, taking the trains from there to Bayonne and then on
to SJPP. Definitely want to do SJPP to Roncesvalles and certainly the last
100KM from Sarria into Compostela. So what else?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I'll be flying out on either 09/25 or 10/02.
If someone tells me there's some "must see" festival or other event anywhere
along the route during that time I'd love to hear about it. I hope to do
the full route next year, but want/need/have to go now, this year, while I
can. So I'm interested in any recommendations anyone may have. Not
looking to lock in an itinerary or a timeline, but just want to know what's out
there.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Lastly, how much rain (potentially) can I expect at
that time? My ankles are strong, my feet tough and I'm accustomed to
walking trail portions with loose rocks and gravel so I'm only planning on
wearing trekkers during the course of the day.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks in advance.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Regards, B'midbar.</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>