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  1. Theresa Brandon

    Likelyhood of finding beds in Presedo?

    If you are using booking dot com, you might give the Casa a call. Many accomodations may have rooms that aren't listed.
  2. Theresa Brandon

    Likelyhood of finding beds in Presedo?

    You could taxi to/from Casa Rural Costa De Egoa.
  3. Theresa Brandon

    Anybody use speedgoats?

    I wore Speedgoats on the Portuguese in 2022, mostly on the Litoral and including the Spiritual Variant. I size up one half size and switch to a wide version for Camino walking. No problems at all.
  4. Theresa Brandon

    What camera do you use?

    Canon Powershot SX 740 HS. Very compact and 40x Optical Zoom.
  5. Theresa Brandon

    What do you wash your clothes with

    Dawn dishwashing soap for shampoo/body wash and Breezeo laundry sheets (supplemented with Dawn and a tiny wedge of Fels Naptha for tough stains).
  6. Theresa Brandon

    Holy Week Experience

    I was lucky to be in Ferrol for one of the Semana Santa parades in 2022. It was an amazing experience. (The thumbnails look low quality but you should be able to click on them to see a high res image).
  7. Theresa Brandon

    Refillable Toothpaste Tubes

    This is a clever product: https://www.matadorequipment.com/collections/matador-products/products/refillable-toothpaste-tubes They sell some other interesting products on their website that might be useful on a Camino.
  8. Theresa Brandon

    Those who have walked at least one Camino - What are your favorite insoles and why?

    TreadLabs: four different arch heights for the base, with a wide variety of replaceable cushions. https://treadlabs.com/ I have also used Powerstep on Camino. https://powerstep.com Both of these offer a high arch option which is hard to find. TreadLabs has a very high option, too. I found...
  9. Theresa Brandon

    Food to bring to Spanish friend from US

    Penzeys has really great spices including some unique regional USA blends. I always keep a few of their gift boxes on hand for spur of the moment gifts. https://www.penzeys.com/
  10. Theresa Brandon

    Food to bring to Spanish friend from US

    Chugwater Chili seasoning
  11. Theresa Brandon

    Pee Cloth - leave no trace

    Reviving an old thread here. Tree Hugger is now offering an Athletic (Wicking) Fabric option for their reusable/washable pads (along with several other fabric/size options available). https://www.treehuggerclothpads.com/collections/athletic-wicking-fabric
  12. Theresa Brandon

    Compostela requirements, pre Camino Ingles in UK

    I walked 25K in the US, getting stamps from Post Offices and Libraries. It wasn't any sort of recognized route, just town to town. I then brought my stamped Credencial, a letter from a local priest, and a map with distances marked on it. Walked from La Coruna to Santiago, getting two stamps a...
  13. Theresa Brandon

    A stupid washing thing..

    I've used it for decades but I do have oily skin and hair.
  14. Theresa Brandon

    Reviews: Stiff rocker-style shoes that come in women's extra wide

    Would a stiff insole help? It might open up some possibilities for shoes that aren't quite stiff enough right out of the box. https://tegadesign.com/collections/insole
  15. Theresa Brandon

    Into Baiona - Litoral or Coastal?

    I took the blue route, going up (and down) after several days of walking by the ocean.
  16. Theresa Brandon

    First Time Pilgrim - What Day Bag?

    https://www.osprey.com/daylite-daylites21-794#color=Rattan%2520Print%2520Rocky%2520Brook
  17. Theresa Brandon

    A stupid washing thing..

    I use Dawn dishwashing soap for shampoo/laundry/shower.
  18. Theresa Brandon

    What should I do about calluses?

    I find glass foot files work better than a pumice stone.
  19. Theresa Brandon

    It's been done before... cutlery/bowl/cup?

    I carefully use the heating coil in my Zojirushi Insulated "Thermos". The 20 ounce is quite slender so I keep a Nite Ize Cinch-a-Lot Stretch Strap-Blue around it, and hook it to a strap for extra security.
  20. Theresa Brandon

    It's been done before... cutlery/bowl/cup?

    I carry chopsticks, a lightweight thermos that I use either for hot or cold drinks, a heating coil, some instant coffee and tea, plastic fork/spoon/knife combo. I had a foldable bowl, too, but never used it.

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