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    Pocket coin pouch for those EU coins?

    I have two small leather pouches, the larger one I carry my id's, large bills and cards, no coins. It has a ring on it and I attach it inside my Fanny pack. The second smaller one I carry in my pants pocket with all the coins and only enough paper money for one day. If I was to loose it, no huge...
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    Walking Poles

    Hello, I like to collapse my poles when I get close to my accommodation and attach them to my pack. That way they don't get left behind or mistakingly taken, I get to keep them with me at my bunk on my pack! Enjoy 😉
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    Questions to ask about shoes

    There are some extensive threads on fitting footwear. I have walked in many different ones and found the trsil runners best for me. They have good cushion reasonable support and are light. I have high arches and don't wear any special insoles. I change socks at least once a day and seldom get...
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    Senior Walking the Portuguese Coastal Route in the Rain: Advice Needed

    I walked from Lisbon to Santiago last October and had 3 weeks of rain. Some of the paths were under water. Forces you to slow down, but no problems with blisters etc. I was wearing trail runners, and found they did dry well at night. Stayed in private hostels with heat!
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    Feedback on packing would be (really) appreciated.

    I think that is an excellent pack list. I included a few things in my pack. Extra pants, both of which have zip off legs Nalgene water bottle Camino book, for directions and help with accommodation Luxury item, small gps, easy to track how far you have walked Enjoy
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    Where do you carry your valuables?

    My opinion is to take precautions to safeguard your valuables, make your precautions a firm habit, and then don't become paranoid about valuables security. I carry a photocopy of my passport and credit card, id's etc, in a separate hidden place with contact info for my embassy should I need to...
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    eSim purchase in Spain

    Thanks for your reply. My plan is not to roam or use my phone for any calls, I'm hoping in October there won't be a need to reserve accommodations.
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    eSim purchase in Spain

    I am not certain but, I will leave my phone on flight mode and o ly use it to take pictures during the day. At night I plan to stay where there is wifi so I can email messages home. I do not have a data plan, and hope to not have to buy a new Sim or pay for a plan in Europe. I own my phone and...

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