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    How many days off did you take on the CF?

    None, walked it in 33 days
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    LIVE from the Camino Walking the Dream Part 2 - Kumano Kodo in Japan sister pilgrimage of Camino de Santiago

    I walked the Kumano Koda this year it was absolutely amazing 🤩 enjoy every minute
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    Recommendations for a sunhat which doesn’t make my head sweat.

    I wear a sun hat from a company called Personal Cooling clothing it is light, wide brim and the best I have ever owned. I own 3 one for home, car and motorhome
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    "The Way, My Way" in Darwin

    I have now seen the movie twice. Loved it the first time but even love it more after the second
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    How to get rid of bed bugs from silk and merino items?

    I got bedbugs when I did the Camino some time ago. I went to the pharmacy. The pharmacist gave me a combination spray that I used on my self, all my clothes and my backpack. This resolved the issue.
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    Where do you carry your valuables?

    I wear a sling bag under my clothing fits all important things in it. Google ‘sling cross body travel bag.
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    Post your Camino veggie garden photos

    2nd October 2016 Vega De Valcarce
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    Most unusual Camino souvenir

    A friend gave me this beautiful cross that a friend had made for her to give to someone on the Camino
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    Ear plugs) Sponge or Layered?

    I use Mighty plug also known as Aussie plugs they are amazing
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    Help Albergue Santa Cruz in Sahagun

    Done hope it helps can we be kept up to date on how the fundraising is going
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    Your preference: Billed cap or full-brimmed hat?

    I live in Australia and am very fair skinned so need to wide brimmed hat. I purchased a wide brimmed 'cooling' hat prior to travelling as it was light and cool to wear. I purchased a Buff and used this when the sun was not a problem or the temperature was cooler. Very versatile.
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    Day pack - food

    I am not a snacker but always bought fresh fruit in the evening to eat on the way to breakfast. We always walked to breakfast usually about 5klms. We found we only ate breakfast and then an early dinner. Mostly ate the Pilgrim menu 3 courses.
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    The Number of Hours of Daily Walking

    I did my 1st Camino Francis in Sept 16. My shortest day was 6 hours and longest 10. I completed it in 33 days with no break days. It was great to finish early afternoon to enjoy the afternoon at your destination and catch up with your Camino friends for drinks or a meal. I think this was the...
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    Slaughter house on route concerns

    I remember going past farms where animals were housed inside but the sounds were always happy animal sounds. I walked with others and alone but never heard anyone talk of ba slaughter house. Hope you have a great Camino
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    Two Brazilian pilgrims rescued on Route Napoleon

    What does APOC stand for please sorry foe being so stupid
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