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  1. John Ferguson

    Ibuprofen in Spain

    They also have an Ibuprofen topical jell that is magic.
  2. John Ferguson

    My new anti blister strategy

    Vicks serves a dual purpose. Provides moisture and controls odor.
  3. John Ferguson

    LIVE from the Camino Pamplona

    In 2015 we stayed at the Hemmingway Hostel and it was great. Centrally located and very comfortable.
  4. John Ferguson

    Tap Water or Bottled Water?

    We used the Center Village Fountains, refilled, and never had an issue.
  5. John Ferguson

    Best cities for rest days

    Plus many small villages have great celebrations on Friday and/or Saturdays.
  6. John Ferguson

    Best cities for rest days

    Pamplona, Burgeos, Leone, and Ocevaro. Nicely placed and lots of history.
  7. John Ferguson

    Differences between the Frances and the Portugues?

    I've walked both. First Frances and then the Costal. I loved Spain, but the people of Portugal were much more friendly. However, they do not speak much Spanish. The Costal is about 80 percent on boardwalk, an amazing structure and was well maintained in 2017. The Portugal route (from Lisbon) was...
  8. John Ferguson

    Walking Camino Frances as a couple

    My Wife of 25 years walked the French Way in 2015, and both thought it was a wonderful experience, so much so, I have told my Three Children that it would be a great idea for them to walk with their Life Partners.
  9. John Ferguson

    Drinking water sources

    No issues for us using the fuentes.
  10. John Ferguson

    Preparing for My First Camino Journey: Question about Microspikes in April

    Hello Fellow Canuck. Manitoba here. We walked the French way in May from StJPdP and crossing over the Pyrenees there was snow in the ditches, and a week later a Blizzard. My best guess is that you wont need the spikes, and to be honest there wasn't a day went by that I didn't consider what I...
  11. John Ferguson

    Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice on the Camino: Cost and Availability

    Yes, it was certainly available of the French Way, AND IT WAS DELISCIUOS. But, I don't recall the price?
  12. John Ferguson

    Footwear for Walking the Camino de Santiago French Route

    I found the Way to be very aggressive. I had a trail runner and they broke down half way through. On my second Way I wore a ankle hiking boot, and although they were heavy, they met the need.
  13. John Ferguson

    I am new, excited, and equally nervous.

    Enjoy, this is a Fantastic Journey. My wife and I walked the French Way in 2015 and Porto in 2017. The French way was 800 K (500m). I was 65 at the time and didn't have any real issues. Shin splints around Burgos, no big deal. Be aware that if there's a Hill you will walk over it, and if there...
  14. John Ferguson

    Connecting with other peregrinos

    G'Day, I walked the Costal route in May 2017, from Lisbon. The Boardwalk is amazing. I didn't encounter many Pilgrims, until I got closer to Santiago. I met far more of the French Way from St Jean PdeP. Bein Camino.
  15. John Ferguson

    Hello from a Canadian newbie

    FYI, I was 64 when I first walked from St PdP to Santiago. 800 K, 37 days, with two rest days built in. I've always been active. I found the Way very rewarding, and at times challenging. However, never once did I consider stopping. and have since walked the Portugal Route from Lisbon, along the...
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