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    O Cebreiro to Santiago currently in bed chaos ....

    Once in a while we need to know what is to be a homeless!!!!! It happen to me once...and I slept at a near by albergue. I really felt like a homeless.....so enjoy the experience .... Buen Camino
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    How to take care of your feet !!!

    I have read hundreds of questions and comments regarding very important subjects in this Forum and I am surprised to see that there is no concerns of " how to take care of your feet " during the Camino. In my experience, I have done the Camino four times, the special knowledge of how to take...
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    Most efficient travel Canada to SJPP and return from Santiago?

    I have done this 4x and it worked perfectly well. It is not the cheapest way but it's very efficient time wise. Get to Madrid !!!! Then get an air connection to Pamplona ( 55 minutes flight). From there you get a taxi to SJPP ( 45 minutes). In your way back flight from Santiago to Madrid. You...
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    Security of Personal Belongings

    I have done the Camino 4x and will leave in a couple weeks for my 5th. What I am hearing is surreal ....I have never heard such a thing before..... God helps you.... But watch you horses!!!! When you travel ...you have to travel smart....if you are in NYC, Paris, Rome or in the Camino. You...
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    How many days do I need to get to Santiago from Coimbra?

    My walking stick is from the manufacturer of yours....I think if you wear a thin cotton glove you will not have the sweating and swollen hands!!! I have asked myself why not explore different Caminos.....so far I have done the AragonesX2 and FrenchX2....maybe I should look at the Portuguese .......
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    To go with my partner or go it alone???

    It depends of your feelings ....during the Camino you are going to see, for sure, if your partner is the right one!!! Believe me ....take your partner with you.....what a wonderful opportunity !!! Buen Camino
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    How many days do I need to get to Santiago from Coimbra?

    You are absolutely right!!!!
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    How many days do I need to get to Santiago from Coimbra?

    Amorfait1 I am someone sold on walking sticks!! If you asked me what is the most important item I would tell you: The walking sticks!!!!! Now there is a difference....you are probably using the one you grip with your five fingers.....I can not use this one because of the same problem you...
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    How many days do I need to get to Santiago from Coimbra?

    I do not have any personal experience with the Portuguese Camino. So I can not provide an accurate information. But I know that the distance is roughly 1/3 of the French Camino, 270kms. The terrain is also flat with minimal higher levels. If you walk 20 Kms per day, which is a very easy pace...
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    How many days do I need to get to Santiago from Coimbra?

    I have done the Camino 4x and will do it again on August 22. The walking sticks(two), are the most important tools in my opinion!!!! In addition to provide an extra leg, which is extremely helpful in climbing and descending, even more important is maintaining the equilibrium while walking at...
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