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I plan on arriving in SDC on July 23, and stay a day or two. How feasible is it that I will be able to get a seat for the 10:00 Mass on the Feast Day, the 25th? Am I better off attending a Pilgrim's Mass the day before?
I am starting the CF from SJPP on June 15.
How many stamps per day do people usually get? I know that I will need 2 per day from Sarria on. But, I am wondering if people just generally get one a day before that, or two (or more?)? I am bringing two pilgrim passports with me in case I need the...
Go to your local REI (or similar), and work with someone there. They will be able to make recommendations based on your journey, and you will be able to try them on. Different brands are going to fit your frame differently, even different models of backpack within each brand will. I'm 5'5", and...
I am going mid-June through early August next year (SJPDP to SDC, and then continuing to Muxia and Finesterre) and my trip will encompass 50 days: 2 travel days on each end, 1 day at the beginning to explore SJPDP, 5 rest days, 40 walking days. I will average 14 miles per day. I wouldn't want to...
I have a pair of La Sportiva. They're very cushiony with good ankle support. I can't remember the exact ones, but they weigh in at about 13 ounces each.
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