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    Finding the statues that mark the “half way” point near Sahagun

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    Ideas on ways to extend the Coastal Camino portuguese

    As well as the coastal path there is the seaside or Atlantico path which includes boardwalks and a bit of beach. It passes a lot of places where farmers are drying kelp to fertilise the land, old sea ponds etc. it can interact with the coastal if you wish. Spiritual Variation a must.
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    Ordering new Meindl hiking shoes

    I have had mine repaired. Being an EU brand should not be any customs issues if ordered from a German stockist. Best to get repaired
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    Fleece, thin down or both under North Face rain jacket? (Leaving tomorrow)

    Generally start with minimum layers if you have a vent jacket as the outer layer as you will definitely warm up as you walk. Easier than starting fully layered then having to stop soon after, take off your pack, jacket etc to remove one layer. Light weight merino is my choice, 150 grams for...
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    First Camino from Lisbon to Porto

    I can see there is a lot of excellent replies for you. The Forum is such a loving community Please bear in mind the Camino is yours and if you need to take a bus or train for a short section you can. In fact John Brierly, unfortunately no longer with us, urges readers to take a bus into some...
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    Pack Cover Failure

    The good ones have drainage holes in the bottom. Just make sure they are unhindered. My wife always uses a rubbish bag as an internal liner. I just use stuff bags.
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    Sun Sleeves?

    I wear light gloves to protect my hands from the sun when it’s sunny especially when using walking poles. Heavy ones when it’s cold for warmth. I love my Columbia trekking shirt with sleeves that role up and can be secured with a loop and button. Great protection also from bugs and scratches...
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    Transport back from Orisson if full booked

    There are alternatives. A hew one a bit further on and a very well established one before Orisson, Check Brierly or Gronze.
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    Bouncing between Central and Coastal

    Consider also the Atlantico which is really along the seaside. Closer to the sea than the coastal while in Portugal. Some boardwalks etc and off the beaten track.
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    Hitchhiking on the Camino?

    Yes did so once before Pamplona as I injured my leg. Locals very helpful Was with my wife so two of us. It was a couple who picked us up.
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    Food on the via la plata

    Agree the biggest trap I found was small villages with limited store opening times or ones where everything is closed because of feast days. The exception being bakeries. The host at your accommodation will be able to tell you Small tins of tuna etc are a great standby with crackers
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    Camino passport

    I spent some time as a volunteer in the Pilgrims office in StJPDP and from memory credentials were only issued to people there and I usually helped them fill in the details. That was some years ago. It was my understanding to stop tourists staying in albergues which apparently happens a lot...
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    Bag forwarding on the Camino Frances, March/April 2024

    The post office offers or used to offer a very competitive service. Check the Spanish post office web site
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    SJPdP one night or two?

    Spend 2 nights in StJean. There is a lot to see and you will be adjusting to the time difference. I have volunteered in the Pilgrims office so spent weeks there. You can also look around the parts outside the old walled city. Just be mindful that some albergues close at 8-9 am and don’t reopen...
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    OK guys, what underwear?

    Depends on the season. Just like the other clothes and footwear. If hot and sweaty the golden rule is to have a fabric that doesn’t retain sweat. There is plenty to choose from for summer/ hot weather. My preference is merino or synthetic. You need to find out yourself. If cold weather then...
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