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I used and enjoyed the Moon guidebook when I walked the Camino Frances last year. This year I am walking the Portugues and I am looking for a similar guidebook. I want something that talks more about what to see in each town. I don’t really need a discussion of the route itself or places to...
I am just over a year out from my first Camino Frances. I recently bought a pair of hiking shoes that I like so far. However, they are not cheap and I would prefer not to have to buy another pair between now and next year. My thought was to break them in this year just enough to make sure...
i have a history of back issues so when I do my first Camino next year I will be shipping my main bag ahead each day. Carrying it is not a risk I am willing to take. Given that, I am trying to determine what kind of bag would be best to carry while walking and what items are essential to have...
I studied at the University in León for a semester in the mid-90s and vowed I would go back some day to walk the Camino and stay in the Parador (my apartment was about two blocks from the Parador). One thing covid has taught me is not to put off my goals because you never know what will happen...
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