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  1. William Donovan

    33 days(and 5 more days) in sandals

    I made 120 miles into the walk last summer in Teva Lites with no problem (sun, rocks, sticks, water, etc), then suddenly the bottoms of my feet got terribly sore to the point i could barely walk. I cancelled the walk, came home, and went to the doctor. He said i had "skinny feet", which meant...
  2. William Donovan

    sandals vs boots

    Had an interesting thing happen. Just did 120 miles of the Camino Frances, including going over the Pyrenees, in Teva Lite sandals with absolutely no problems. The both feet started hurting, kind of a bone pain along the side of my foot and in the heels. I quit the walk, came home, and went to...
  3. William Donovan

    sandals vs boots

  4. William Donovan

    Raleigh, NC pilgrims or future pilgrims

    I'm in W/S, and am heading over on the 23rd. Pls add me to your email list. donovanw@williamdonovan.com
  5. William Donovan

    Replowing SIM Card Ground

    I'm sorry, i should have added that the phone is an LG-A275 which is a Quad-Band phone. I really appreciate everyone's advice.
  6. William Donovan

    Replowing SIM Card Ground

    I'm bringing a basic GSM unlocked cell phone (no data, internet, email, etc) when i do the Camino this summer. I'll use it mostly for local calls, with a seldom call to the US, and an occasional text. Considering price and coverage, from which carrier should I purchase a pay-as-you-go plan...
  7. William Donovan

    Stolen Electronics

    Thanks, looks like the POWERSYNC SolarWrap Mini is the way to go (3.1 oz).
  8. William Donovan

    Stolen Electronics

    A solar powered USB battery pack sounds like a great idea. Any recommendations on which one?
  9. William Donovan

    Stolen Electronics

    I'm going to bring a AC Power adapter with 3 outputs, and a USB==>220v converter with 2 USB ports, so hopefully sharing will not be an issue.
  10. William Donovan

    Stolen Electronics

    I've read several posts where electronics (cameras, tablets, phones, etc) have been stolen when the owner has left them to be recharged and gone to dinner. How frequent is this, and what are the steps to prevent this from happening? Thanks. Bill
  11. William Donovan

    Botafumeiro thurible follow-on

    Is there an admission fee and/or do you have to get a reservation to see the swinging of the Botafumeiro thurible, or is admission based strictly on first come, first serve? Thanks.
  12. William Donovan

    Botafumeiro thurible

    Is there a schedule as to when the Botafumeiro is swung in the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral?
  13. William Donovan

    Get Tarjeta Dorada in USA

    I've seen several questions bout getting a Tarjeta Dorada in the USA You can contact Milagros Godomar at Petrabax. Her email is: milagros@petrabax.com She will send you a form to fill out for the credit card payment and she'll want your passport no. to verify your age. The cost is $15.00.
  14. William Donovan

    Downsides of Sandals

    What would be the advantages of wearing socks with sandals on the Camino in the Summer other than protecting your feet from sunburn?
  15. William Donovan

    RENFRE

    If you want to book the train online in advance, is there any way to buy a Tarjeta Dorada while still in the USA to use for the purchase?
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