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Totally agree with @dougfitz - if there is no room at the toe area when you are going downhill your toes will hurt.
Is there a reason why you want to wear 2 pairs of socks? Will you normally walk with two pairs of socks or is it only for Camino? If you are going to be investing in a good pair...
I bought Vodafone SIM card in Logrono - worked like a charm. Cost only 10 euro plus you get 5 euro worth of minutes. I think Orange or MovieStar works well too.
Not all Vodafone is same, as if you get free inbound calls, still uses some money, which was quite strange as my Vodafone SIM Card in...
I wore sock liners in July 2013 heatwave from SJPP to Logrono. Not a single blister but mind you, your feet gets warmer. Never shower the day of walking, always the night before so your feet are tough for the morning. Vasaline all way.
I went back in September 2013 Logrono to Monlinaseca - no...
I got my Vodafone SIM card yesterday, very cheap. 10 euro for SIM card and 5 euro worth for calls, sms. Not bad and its 8 cents to send a sms or call for minute. Good plan. I just added 30 euro to it so I will have a phone across Camino.
I plan to get a prepaid card once I get to Logrono, how much does it cost to make a call for minute in Spain? Along the Camino as it wont be long distance across the country, I might call ahead to private Albergues to make a reservation call. Is there a better time to get a hold of people to...
I like to use a phone for emergency - does anyone know that I could buy a Spanish SIM card and use it pay as you go to charge it up? I am a diabetic and just want a phone for emergencies.
Will there be a phone shop in Logrono, Rioja as I am starting from there Sept 3.
I have a German Vodafone...
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