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    Windbreak or impermeable jacket

    I considered the REI Flash Jacket and many of the options listed in this thread but didn’t want to spend $100+ In the end I went with the Charles River Apparel Pack-N-Go Wind & Water-Resistant Pullover on Amazon for $40. It is 9.5 ounces (so 4 ounces heavier than the super technical jackets)...
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    Windbreak or impermeable jacket

    I paired a Frog Toggs poncho (as a rain and pack cover) with a more breathable wind shirt style jacket for layering for colder and drizzly/moist weather (even in June and July there were 40 degree mornings and frost). I found trying to find the perfect do everything jacket was impossible so...
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    Last 100km places with pools?

    I stayed at the previously mentioned Mirador de Pedrouzo last (late) June and highly recommend it. Full sized (open) pool that you can do laps in or lounge next to. Great sleeping arrangements, showers, etc. And right on the main Camino and restaurant strip.
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    Burgos to Santiago walking time

    I walked that exact route from June to July and it also took me 21 days of walking (with no rest days, and only taking the bus from Mansilla to Leon). I found that some of the short days were like rest days, but other folks took 2 or more - sometimes planned, sometimes when hurt. I agree with...
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    Favorite graffiti

    I also took a photo of the taxi serpent on 6/26/22 - it was too perfect.
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    Headlamp question

    I used an older version of the ultralight Petzl: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KYTR0HM/?tag=casaivar02-20 Had to change batteries after 10 years - but uses very small coin type batteries. Super light, fine for early mornings on the trails, reading, and red light.
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    Advice on Heat

    As someone who recently walked the Meseta through the last heatwave, I offer the following advice: I definitely recommend starting early each day. I started walking many mornings between 5 and 6am and it was wonderful to see the sunrise, experience the cool, and avoid the worst of the sun. I...
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    How common are hiking shorts on men

    I always walked in shorts even when it was very cold (for summer - like 40F) but tended to wear long pants to churches and cathedrals for the most part. But I not only saw many pilgrims in shorts in churches and cathedrals, I saw a lot of other clothing that I would not have worn to church (men...
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    LIVE from the Camino Return to the CF after 10 years

    It does feel like an amazing experience and I am very happy I did it. My wife and I are already discussing future Caminos 😀
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    LIVE from the Camino Return to the CF after 10 years

    A short post script: Yesterday was my final day in Santiago and since my train was not till nearly 5pm, I decided to sit in the Cathedral Square and wait for friends that were supposed to arrive in the morning. Even before they had arrived I was hugging a crying Italian peregrina I had not seen...
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    LIVE from the Camino Return to the CF after 10 years

    So my 10-year Camino ends. After arriving at the Cathedral and celebrating with the friends I walked in with, we went to the Pilgrim’s Office to get our Compestellas and distance certificates. We then split up to find our accommodations. Another pilgrim friend from Bilbao asked if we could visit...
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    LIVE from the Camino Return to the CF after 10 years

    What finally worked for me was changing the lacing pattern on my shoes to relieve pressure on my toe box (particularly the small toes), sticking to SmartWool socks (though that may have been superstition) and changing them 2-3 times a day, and just waiting for cooler temps (we got a huge cold...
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    LIVE from the Camino Return to the CF after 10 years

    I arrived in Santiago de Compestella today!!!! I was able to walk the last 5km or so with friends and arrive together (although “arriving” seemed to take forever!). I need time to process it all. But wow, I can’t believe it!!!!
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    LIVE from the Camino Return to the CF after 10 years

    Many of my friends went to villages between the towns like Sarria and Portomarin instead of staying in the towns. I totally get it - I liked a lot of the small towns too. And perhaps on my next Camino (there always seems to be another…) I will try it differently. Some pilgrims I talked to today...
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    LIVE from the Camino Return to the CF after 10 years

    Made it to O Pedrouso without any problems…One Day More!!! Started walking today and it was freezing cold - must have been in the 40s. So I stopped for coffee before I even get out of Arzuq, which I never do. But while it is open, I can’t get service and I do NOT wait for coffee when it is...
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