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    Hitchhiking on the Camino?

    I had had a very hard day, pack too heavy (surprise), back aching and came into Los Arcos and NOTHING was available . I couldn't walk another step. A bartender (I needed a beer) told me of this place about 2 miles away and called for me to make a reservation. Then he said there were no taxis...
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    Accommodation for Madrid airport

    Check out Nuevo Boston. near the airport with shuttle service. 3 star with restaurants. I paid 68 euros and would have happily paid more after having stayed there
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    Senda Litoral From Esposende

    i walked it in May. Beautiful, easy walk. In some places not marked well but easily corrected. In some places the sand covers the boardwalk but usually for only a few hundred yards. I didn't need them but if the wind is blowing have some swimmers goggles to protect your eyes.
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    My Camino de Santiago: Reflections and a Heart Opened

    It's amazing that a whole new world can come to light in front of you at 70+ years, and how that light also shines back over the 70 years you "just' lived through.
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    Aaaaargh!

    you should get a Big postcard--with lots of Happy faces on it. Well said
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    Aaaaargh!

    There should always be room for humor in life, especially on The Camino. I understand that many walk The Camino for strictly religious reasons, and have every right to do so and not be judged one way or the other for doing so. Those who walk for Spiritual reasons or non religious reasons...
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    Long stretch from Carrión to Calzadilla de la Cueza

    also, you can get biodegradable pet poop bags just in case
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    Seeking details on the Porto's Litoral Way walk

    I walked from Porto on the Senda Littoral and it was great. Not challenging and right on the Ocean almost the whole way Only problem is a few areas that aren’t marked very well so have to reroute occasionally
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    3 Days Achieved

    enjoy Pamplona--because when you leave you will be going up (and then DOWN) Alto Perdon. Beautiful walk but can be strenuous . Wish I were there
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    How far do most typically walk before resting?

    Stop whenever you want to. Or anytime you pass a cafe or Donotivo or a place with a great view. Don't be in a hurry, enjoy it
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    How many pilgrims walked Camino de Santiago in the Middle Ages, Medieval times? Was it really 500 000 per year?

    Having finished my second Camino this June (CF in 2022 and Portuguese -from Porto-this year), and hearing of "record setting" numbers walking this year, and now reading this thread, I marvel at peoples quest for knowledge about this amazing subject. I am about as far as you can get from being a...
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    What surprised you the most?

    the feeling of knowing that everyday was different, every town or city unique. I had 30 different Caminos in 30 days.
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    Camino prep

    Start walking with 10-12 lb backpack every day for an hour, rest, then another hour. drink lots of water. When you get to your Camino start with short days--3-4 miles, then increase as your body tells you. take a day off after 3-4 days. repeat. If the heat wave is still on over there be very...
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    Checking your backpack on flights

    just use the rain cover that comes with the backpack
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    Descent from Cruz de Ferro to El Acebo

    i was 72 when I walked down from Cruz de Ferro and 75 when I reached Molinoseca. my Vocabulary also "expanded". But I'm glad did it. just be very careful and take your time
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