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OP, I suspect that you're right. I have a similar problem. I need US size 14 shoes with a very wide toe box. They're hard to find in the US. I "sampled" a couple of Decathlon stores by email and they don't have anything in stock that meets my needs. So, I'll be carrying two pairs of shoes...
I guess I was more concerned about the spectators. The teams and supporting cast number about 4,500. The spectators in tens of thousands. While most of those live along or near the route, some people travel from afar to "follow" several stages of the race each year, moving from place to place.
I just found out that the Grand Depart for this year's Tour is in Bilbao and the first three days of the race (July 1-3) pass through the Basque country to enter France. Might this affect accommodations? I would not expect it to impact those walking, as the peloton will pass any given spot in...
I want to walk the Norte to Oviedo, then the Salvador from Oviedo to Leon...I recognize that the typical route is from Leon to Oviedo.
I have two questions:
1. I see that there is a separate credencial for the Salvador. It is issued in Leon. But, I want to walk this route "backwards," so to...
Hi! Could you email me the Word file? Thanks!!
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I will walk my first Camino in 2024 and I have thought about walking CF to Ponferrado then diverting to the Invierno. My guidebook says the Invierno is not recommended for first time pilgrims. What do you think?
"Fixing Your Feet," by John Vonhof
Not strictly about the Camino, but a really good book about self care of the feet for runners and long- distance hikers. The author is an expert on topics of interest to us, like shoes, socks, and blister prevention/care. Highly recommended.
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