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    Travel Insurance for Americans

    I used a company ERGO Seguros de Viaje. I had to go to a hospital because of a fever and a Cellulitis infection in my right foot/ankle. I spent the night in ER. I was attended very well at no extra cost. I am sure there are many other insurances but this one worked well for me a few weeks ago...
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    The Shell Toucher hat

    In my recent camino I used a combination of hats. A baseball one with a lot of breathing for rainy day when I used a poncho and this other one which has detachable protections for both neck and face. I only used the neck one though. Both are light and can be folded...
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    E-sim for both portugal and Spain

    In my recent Camino I used Aíralo. I just got data. Something like $8.00 for 3Gb. It is like having wifi all the time. I did not have a number but could call with WhattApp to other countries from any location. It allowed me to use google map or any gps based map. I also posted pictures from...
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    Post-camino fitness

    I just finished in April a short Camino. Only 128 Km. It took me about two weeks to recover emotionally. It was beautiful and intense and felt a bit out of place after my return. I had hurt my right ankle and developed celulitis during the last few days on exactly the same foot and ankle. It has...
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    Pilgrimage - selfish?

    I did not need “el Camino” to see all these painful things. I see them everyday where I live. It pains my heart. But the Camino was for me about finding joy and love while feeling pain and fatigue. I feel physical pain 24 hours a day, while I am aware too of all that is going on in our beautiful...
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    Cancelling Camino - Soliciting Advice

    I just finished my first camino from Baiona. I walked almost every day much more than what I walked while training. It is all about speed. If you walked the 20 Km too fast may be that was the problem. I walked the camino slowly with many stops and short breaks. I had a longer break for lunch...
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    From SdC to Baiona

    I also found there is a bus terminal at the airport. Very convenient.
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    From SdC to Baiona

    Great tip walkalong. I just checked and there are many convenient times. Thank you
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    From SdC to Baiona

    I will do my first camino this April, starting from Baiona along the Portuguese coastal route. I Will arrive to SdC by plane from Madrid early in the morning. What is the best way to go from SdC to Baiona? I would like to arrive with enough time to rest have an early dinner and walk around a...
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    Hiking Poles

    Is it easy to buy them in towns like Baiona or SC?
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    Camino Portuguese alone or with someone

    AdkaVajova I am doing my first camino early April 2024. I am making a shorter Portuguese route from Baiona to SdC. I just wanted to share with you that it is supposed to be very rainy, so you will need the right gear for it. I will be 71 when I start to walk and I have delicate feet. You may not...
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    Senior Walking the Portuguese Coastal Route in the Rain: Advice Needed

    Great collection of tips BikeHikeChai. I have been very grateful for all the answers to my request. I am very excited to do my first camino. It seems that for the path I am taking the most relevant thing is moist control. It will probably not be extremely cold, so I can travel light. I will be...
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    Senior Walking the Portuguese Coastal Route in the Rain: Advice Needed

    Lindsay, these are really useful tips. I will definitely purchase the sandals, and carry them in my back pack. Including the previous comments it seems that a group set of thing to do and have would be: 1-Use weatherproof sucks and inner wool sucks. 2-Have multiple pair of sucks ready available...
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    Senior Walking the Portuguese Coastal Route in the Rain: Advice Needed

    I may have some of that grumpy old man syndrome too. LOL. I will try my best to keep my feet dry. The waterproof socks plus warm inner socks sounds great. Weather will probably be cool to a bit cold, so warm protection is important. Thank you so much for taking the time to write suggestions.
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    Senior Walking the Portuguese Coastal Route in the Rain: Advice Needed

    So many great tips in your post. Thank you. I will try at home the hiking sandals to see how I tolerate them. They may be a great resource if necessary. I appreciate your advice.
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    Senior Walking the Portuguese Coastal Route in the Rain: Advice Needed

    I do not. May be this would be a good experience to have before the camino, Thank you.
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    Senior Walking the Portuguese Coastal Route in the Rain: Advice Needed

    I was wondering if anyone has some experience about how to walk the Portuguese Coastal route when it rains. I am 70 and have healthy but highly sensitive feet, and I wonder if wet shoes can cause any kind of problems including cold or blisters. I am scheduled to start walking on April 4 2024...
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    Hoka speed goat 5 vs hoka anacapa breeze also a sock question

    Thank you for the tips. It may perfect sense to use double socks to prevent blisters and to cushion better the foot. I was wondering if the Merino inner you use are 100% wool or they use a combination of fibers. Thank again for your help.

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