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    Favourite Socks

    Darn Tough 1/4 length medium weight.
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    Starting May 17 2023

    I'll be starting to walk the Via Podiensis on May 17, 2023 and looking forward to the adventure. The posts and comments here have been helpful. Thanks!
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    Camino Portugues starting in Porto

    I too would like to see your itinerary and the notes you have. Thanks
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    Porto

    Which route are you taking, the coastal or the central?
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    The Camino Isn’t A Pilgrimage Anymore

    The Camino is what you make it and it's meaning is something that you give it. Sometimes it evolves into something that you didn't see or plan when you started. Embrace what it has to offer to you and find joy in the moments and experiences you have while walking it. People have been walking the...
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    Where to stay in St. Jean Pied de Port?

    Check the Gronze site. There are plenty of places listed there. I stayed at La Coquille Napoléon, at the start of my Camino. A little outside of town , but the Camino passes right by the front door. The owners were helpful and friendly.
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    How to translate Gronze.com on my phone into English

    Most web browsers will translate the page for you (Safari, Firefox, Chrome). I used the Gronze site last summer and had the pages translated that way. Remember, you can download the maps to your phone from that site too. Safe travels and have fun.
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    Trekking poles: Folding vs. Telescoping - Which one is the better option?

    Folding poles were easier to stash and have as carryon for the flight.
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    Choosing Between Altra Olympus and Lone Peak for the Camino

    I'd go with the thicker sole of the Olympus. I did the Camino in a pair of Lone Peaks and the thin sole was uncomfortable when walking on gravel roads and trails.
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    Buying shoes in (or around) Santiago

    Good luck. I looked at most of the sport shops and spent a lot of time in Santiago this last August and didn't find any options. I ended up keeping the Altra's I had started with SJPD.
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    Bus between Santiago - Fisterra - Muxia - Santiago

    Yes. I bought the tickets on the bus
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    Bus between Santiago - Fisterra - Muxia - Santiago

    These are from August 15
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    Finding hiking shoes in Santiago

    Leaving Santiago today with the old ones. Went to several places without any luck. Oh well. Thanks for your help
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    Finding hiking shoes in Santiago

    Nope. Went to several places. Leaving Santiago today with the old ones 🙁
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    Finding hiking shoes in Santiago

    Thanks
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