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    What about “té con leche”?😀

    Ask for “ te nero con un poco de leche fria” Never had a problem.
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    Accommodation recommendations for Baiona

    We stayed in the Paradore. Was a real treat.You can join the Paradores club for free. It gives you preferential rates and special offers. When leaving Baiona, don’t follow the official route which takes you a little inland. Instead walk around the bay keeping the sea on your left. Keep on the...
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    Embarrassing moments

    I was caught short and needed a “wild wee” ( and yes, I do take my loo paper away with me). I was on a slight incline with my back facing down instead of up. Lost my balance and ended up on my back like a turtle. I couldn’t right myself, but did manage to wriggle my underwear up. Eventually...
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    Long live the traditional Spanish shops

    I wouldn’t be surprised if they did indeed stock the odd ferret or two. They have everything else you could imagine 🤣🤣
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    Long live the traditional Spanish shops

    In Burgos there’s a double fronted store, on one side you can buy underwear and on the other , fans! Also love a ferreteria!
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    Where would you plan to spend an extra day?

    For the beach, I’d stop in Tapia de Casariego. Pretty little port and lovely beach. But there are so many lovely spots to rest. When I walked ,I had a day off every five or six days so had the chance to enjoy the surroundings.
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    SJPDP annual pilgrim numbers since 1996

    I’ve walked three, with four different people and none of us have claimed a Compostela , as you say it’s impossible to estimate how many there are.
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    SJPDP annual pilgrim numbers since 1996

    And that doesn’t count the enormous amount of people who don’t claim a Compostela 🤔
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    Senior Walking the Portuguese Coastal Route in the Rain: Advice Needed

    As an aside, if you’re starting in Baiona, I would recommend not following the official way marked path. Follow the coastal path, it’s really easy and beautiful. Just keep the sea on your left side, you can’t get lost and you’ll eventually come back to the official path. Buen Camino
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    Best towns near Porto along the Camino

    I loved the walk out of Porto along the river to Matoshinos.
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    Cobblestones and Setts

    I remember plenty of setts but not true cobble stones. I walked it 10 weeks after an ankle fracture. As long as I stayed to the side of the path I didn’t find it terribly uncomfortable. what I would be concerned about is that some of the unpaved areas are very rough with some very steep...
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    Palace of the Kings of Navarre, Olite

    Olite is definitely worth a visit. It’s the closest thing to a fairy castle I’ve ever seen.
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    Backpack courier (Mochila Express) on Coastal?

    I used Pilbeo, they link into Spain as well. Very good.
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    yellow arrows

    I’ve never used an app and if I did go astray there was usually someone to re-route me. Perhaps I’ve just been lucky x
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    Accommodations

    I had this problem when I tried to book a long time in advance. Look again at the end of the year and I think you’ll find more choice.
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