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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...
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...
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...
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
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.
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.
Other than ankle support, what are the downsides of doing the Camino Frances in the summer in Sandals (Kivas)? The first follow-on question is:
I’ve read a lot of recommendations about hiking boots being over-kill, and that hiking/running shoes are all that is needed. But do hiking/running...
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