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    getting from Madrid to Roncesvalles

    Thanks Liz Thank you Liz I've printed it out. :D Cheers Ann
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    memorable refugios

    I just viewed a trailer of a new film about the hospitality of the refugios along the way. at http://www.freehighway.org which looked amazing. There were beautiful old buildings with a lot of soul, some without even running water but seemed to embody the experience for me. I would love...
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    Good cheap hotel in Madrid in the old quarter

    I've only allowed one night in Madrid after 31 hours in total flying!! We want something central so we can have a look around and some tapas and a sleep! Considering we will be in refugios for the next month, luxury is not necessary but a private room for peace and quiet would be lovely. We...
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    getting from Madrid to Roncesvalles

    I'm confused about the best way to get from Madrid to Roncesvalles. My googling has been a bit of a minefield. We'll be leaving on Madrid on a Tuesday and we want to go the most direct way. Any help would be appreciated.
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    A really handy 'Camino Planner'

    Mine is still mostly in Spanish Hi Minkey, (Man of few words) O.K. my Spanish is bad but I do know the difference between Spanish and English!! :wink: Lillypond has the same problem in that apart from a few pages when I log on es muy muy espanol. What are we doing wrong? Cheers Ann
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    A really handy 'Camino Planner'

    How do I get English? Unless I'm ordering white coffee or red wine and tapas my Spanish runs out quickly. :oops: How do I get an english version? I'm technologically challenged as well as linguistically. :roll: Thanks o' wise ones.
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    methylated spirits to toughen the feet

    The year we seized the day Although I was a little terrified by the feet stories in the book I couldn't help but think that they set off with 2 weeks notice, so shoes cannot have been broken in and they were also carrying 14kg each. They probably didn't have the benefit of advice from the...
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    methylated spirits to toughen the feet

    advice in "The Year we Seized the Day" I really enjoyed "The Year we Seized the Day" by Elizabeth Best and Colin Bowles on the Camino Frances. Here's the meths quote, "Massaging your feet with methylated spirits for two weeks prior to walking a pilgrimage (just like my eighty-three year old...
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    heavy boots

    new boots! Thanks to your prompting I now have new Keens. The wider fitting suits me and they are a size bigger!! Trials so far are much happier. Thanks guys.
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    methylated spirits to toughen the feet

    This tip is from my mother who is an "old wife" so I'm wondering is it an old wives's tale. She says I should be rubbing methylated spirits into my feet to toughen them as a blister prevention. Has anyone else tried this? After all the blister horror stories I have read I might give it a...
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    heavy boots

    Thanks for the advice Thanks you soo much for the advice. I wish you all worked in the "trekking shop" that I bought the #*#!#%! boots in!! You have probably changed my Camino experience from one of torture. In my twenties when I trekked in Nepal I abandoned boots and wore my humble trainers...
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    Is 1 litre of water enough to carry?

    Are there regular opportunities along the way to refill water bottles? Also what have pilgrims found to be the most convenient way to carry the bottle? My daughter said it is very annoying if you have to take off your pack to get at the water. I know this sounds trivial but little things...
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    Will we need thermals in mid September to mid October?

    We are packing as light as possible and I read that minimum temps can be down to 5 degrees celsius in October. I am a cold frog and wondered is it necessary to take themals. I haven't spotted them on anyone's packing lists, but then a lot of people seem to choose the hot months to walk...
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    how long does it take to cover the average 25k per day?

    I know walking speeds vary, but what is the average length of time that pilgrims walk each day to cover a distance of 20-25 k? I'm just interested in the rhythm of a day. We are not interested in racing but enjoying the journey.
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    heavy boots

    I am worried about my boots. They are the Scarpa heavy leather gortex lined hikers that seem as stiff as ski boots!! I've been wearing them in training and things are not getting any better. They hurt across the front of the foot. I have the beginning of bunions and I am thinking they are...
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