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Must have. No problems, just used my passport to scrape off the cobwebs and dust layers. Made for the communal shower in the morning. Took a look at 5 or 6 naked women in there all showering together and suddenly I no longer needed a shower. 🤣
Last year made the mistake of travelling after the 500k walk to Porto and Barcelona and Cadaqués then the UK.(All amazing) but I was too tired to make the most of it. So this year I’m lucky enough to be able to go again. This time will be in Tuscany (birthday party) first and now looking for...
I flew Qatar last May to Madrid for Camino. Always check in poles in my big luggage. Always carryon Camino back pack with Camino shoes and important items I wouldn’t want to have to repurchase if per chance luggage got lost. Posted main luggage to Santiago from Madrid with Correos. Worked...
I used merrells, no blisters but tendinitis. Next time I chose shoe with more cushioning but still good grip, hoka speedgoats. No blisters but found them a bit unsupportive. Next time I’m wearing la sportiva. I’ve got them already. A more structured shoe, plenty support plus great grip. Hard...
I met a girl from Atlanta on the Camino in May. She had so many people saying hi to her. I said, how come everyone knows you? She said, because there's no other people of colour on the camino, you cant forget me!
I stayed at Hostel Persal. Price was great, it's in a square which has everything you need, restaurants, supermercado, some nice shops for getting last minute presents for grandkids, walking distance to Plaza Major and the people were also very attentive. Room was nice, clean, air-conditioned...
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