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    Surprised at our test results poncho vs jacket

    Back to the umbrella question, for years I have used the Euroschirm handsfree version which is fairly heavy - will try the Gossamer Gear version which davebug pointed out to me - see above. As to windy conditions I have doubled the attachments of the umbrella to the pack shoulder straps. Worked...
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    Surprised at our test results poncho vs jacket

    Thank you! Will look it up tomorrow morning - almost midnight now. Goodnight!
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    Surprised at our test results poncho vs jacket

    Can you give me a link to finf Gossamer Gear umbrellas
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    Surprised at our test results poncho vs jacket

    After this most interesting discussion, does anybody use a hands-free umbrella? I wear an ultralite rain/wind jacket (by Enlightened Equipment - very expensive), gaiters and my handsfree umbrella the attachments of which I have reinforced(?) so I can use it in quite strong winds. And of course...
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    Bed race on the VDLP…

    Wednesday, the day after tomorrow, is May 1st. Is this a public holiday in Spain as in lots of European countries? If so, it explains some of the “bed race” and you have to plan your meals as well as your acommodation!
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    Wisepilgrim app

    It might be the kilometer which breaks the camel’s back!
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    Are you 70+ and still walking Caminos?

    Oh, on the contrary, I love celebrating my birthdays nowadays. I so very much appreciate every time I am still here to celebrate. Especially being able to do so by walking another camino!
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    Are you 70+ and still walking Caminos?

    Hoping to walk the Invierno next month at 84 - se Deus quiser, lots of things can happen until then to stop me. I feel very lucky and savour every time I can still do it…
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    Bathroom stops on the camino for female Peregrinas

    Re problems with lack of public toilets for women or men, I have received this from Brazil. However I cannot operate the Google translator. https://mantiex.com.br/shit_tube/
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    Camino de San Salvador

    Aged 76 I walked alone until Poladura before being joined by my daughters. No problem! Came across one pilgrim…
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    Coastal alternatives to the Norte's asphalt

    Yes, Rafael, please do so! The question pops up again and again. And I would like to know whether any parts of these alternatives go along sheer cliff drops(?) and if so where they are, as I cannot handle those.
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    LIVE from the Camino Starting the Invierno today - March 12, 2024

    Hi Glenshiro! I have a booking in the Pension Pacita in May…
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    LIVE from the Camino Starting the Invierno today - March 12, 2024

    Hi Simperigrina! I will start three weeks after you and am looking foward to what you will tell us about your experience! Buen camino!
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    Purky and SonofPurky on the Primitivo (and beyond?) July 2024

    And on the Primitivo take the Hospitales option!
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    Long pants and long sleeves in summer? Smart or big mistake?

    At last someone mentions the umbrella! And I have always worn long pants and longsleeved shirts made of very thin polyester fabric, both very losefitting. I think whatever you wear it only protects you from direct sun light, reducing the heat somewhat, but it will be hot nevertheless. Which is...
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