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jfgough replied to the thread US International Phone plan or Spanish SIM card while on the Camino?.I used Holafly on my CF last fall. My T-Mobile International plane didn't provide data outside of major cities. -
jfgough replied to the thread Liner Socks.Trail runners are a great option, they're lightweight and dry out quickly, especially if you remove the liners at night. I think the secret to zero blisters for me was a generous application of Vaseline every morning before walking, and wool...
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jfgough replied to the thread LIVE from the Camino Here we goooo!.Bom Caminho! I plan to start in Porto on late August. I walked the CF last fall and thought that I would be "one and done". After being home about a month I was ready to return. I wish you guys the best of luck. Make sure to enjoy every step, and...
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jfgough reacted to trecile's post in the thread Crazy things people do in the last 100 km with
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Crazy thing that people do on the last 100 km? Moan and complain that there are more pilgrims than before, when they are part of the "crowd." -
jfgough replied to the thread First Camino - Nervous and with questions about the start.Henrik, You will get a lot of great advice on this forum. You can be as social or not as you wish. My only advice is to walk this journey in your own way, at your our place. Good luck and Buen Camino!
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jfgough replied to the thread Time for more compostela type certificates?.I'm sure everyone has their own motivation, but the Compostella was rather anticlimactic for me. I'm fact, it is still rolled up in its cardboard tube. What I like to show people is my passport and the many varied stamps. Those are the most...
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jfgough replied to the thread Re: My First Camino.Food is not a problem on the Camino. Try everything. I had a pinxo of tuna on a pickle, surprisingly delicious. Look ahead the night before to make sure there are places which will be open. Siesta is still a thing and you may find yourself...
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jfgough replied to the thread How long is the Meseta?.I walked the CF in September and October. I was in the meseta in Mod September and It was possibly my favorite part of the Camino. The weather was good, sometimes a bit hot in the afternoons. It is certainly not all flat, not boring. The is a...
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jfgough replied to the thread Orisson & Borda.I was fortunate to book at Borda, but had a friend who took a taxi back to SJPDP. Seems like a good option.
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jfgough replied to the thread Gortex or No -Gortex Shoes.Great question. After reading a lot of information about Camino and Appalachian Trail hikers I opted for Hoka ATR 6 trail runners for my CF last fall. I also wore wool socks every day. After rainy days, including the big flood on September 2nd, I...
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