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    Backpack size

    I went down from an Osprey 38 to a 34.
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    Terminal switch in Madrid

    I just got a note that I'll be switching terminals in Madrid for the last leg to Pamplona. If everything is on time I'll have one hour and fifty minutes to make this happen. Seems like a tight schedule to me, given how often flights aren't on time. Anyone here ever switch terminals in Madrid...
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    Getting to SJPDP

    I thought about that but, the reason we’re taking the carry on bag is to give us flexibility in the start and at the end. Walking poles and a Swiss Army knife with corkscrew will be in the check bag. Along with a clean change of clothes for when we get to Santiago. Seems best to bring it to...
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    Getting to SJPDP

    I was looking at Alsa bus tickets to get from Pamplona to SJPDP. We plan to take 1 carry on bag to send from SJPDP to Ivar. The bus ticket mentions size restrictions for an extra bag, etc.. What are my options to get to SJPDP? Taxi? Car rental? Bus? Train?? The extra bag size mentioned...
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    Partially unplugging from the world

    I am wondering how you disconnect, in part, from the world. I have a couple of reasons that I need to be accessible but, I don't want to be constantly connected on this journey. Ideas?
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    Summer CF - Sleeping Bag?

    We are also walking the CF through June. We're just taking liners.
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    Death of American pilgrim in Castromaior today

    I’m so sorry for your loss.
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    LIVE from the Camino For those worried about beds...

    I love this!!!!! Not stressing about life!!!
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    What exercises to do to strengthen lower back?

    I am convinced that yoga and targeted stretching is the key, at least for me. Strength may not be helpful if you cannot move. My back gives me issues and at age 60 I finally discovered the magic of morning and evening stretching and some yoga. There’s a nerve that runs through the piriformis...
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    Food to bring to Spanish friend from US

    I am from NC. We think we have the best BBQ on the planet. I’d send pork BBQ sauce, Eastern and Lexington styles.
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    Two pilgrims trapped in tree by a cow

    My grandfather was a dairy farmer. Spent a few summers with cows. They are usually docile. Bulls however.. Depending on the circumstances they can be very dangerous. From what I observed if they are still intact and in with cows they can be aggressive. I’ve never witnessed an aggressive cow.
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    Sandals vs. flip flops.

    I'm totally not getting in the public shower without sandals.
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    Chinese shops???

    What is this Chinese shop I keep reading about?
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    Sandals vs. flip flops.

    Yeah, I can't do Xero brand. I bought their shoes on a sale and for long distance walking they were awful. I have a decent pair of hiking sandals. I might just carry those and buy some cheap shower sandals when I get there.
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    Sandals vs. flip flops.

    After a major knee injury and surgery shoes and foot care is a big deal for me. I've decided on my shoes, HOKA Speedgoats. Now I need to figure out a sandal or flip-flop for the Camino Frances. I want something to shower with, walk in and go downtown in. I have a decent pair of "hiking...
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    Sending a bag or box from SJPdP to Ivar

    My wife and I plan on arriving in Santiago on June 28th. I plan to ship a bag to Ivar in late May from France. Good information here. Thanks!!
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    Best shoes for Camino Ingles?

    I have spent months looking for the best shoe to get over the Pyrenees and all the way to Santiago. I tried Saucony, Altra, Solomon, Brooks and HOKA. In my opinion, HOKA Speedgoat 5's are way above every other brand. I had a complete quadricep rupture and surgery about 18 months ago. Socks...
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    OK guys, what underwear?

    I saw that Patagonia was on sale at REI so I pulled the trigger on those. Apparently they have done their homework on this topic.
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    Accommodations suggestions

    Been emailing someone at a hostel in Zubiri. I think this one is figured out.
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    Accommodations suggestions

    We’ll be staying at the Libredon Rooms in Santiago

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