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The ones that are interested in contacting @Xose, can do this by private message to him. I think this is best. Tap his username and select “Start Conversation”. Will close this thread now.
Hi... as a straight older guy who walked that route some years ago there were times where 'acceptance' was not forthcoming. It happens to everyone for a lot of reasons not necessarily to do with you - the mistake would be to put down to being...
Hi Bernard - there are quite a few options for how to stage the Salvador.
The one recommendation I would give is - if it's at all possible - rearrange your itinerary to stop at Benduenos. The albergue is very special as is the hospitalera...
haha lots of advice ... and these definitely worth a look ... did the Madrid/San Salvador in the MK1 version and they were great...bit fiddly to start but the toes stretch a bit so soon fit snugly and hey ya got all day anyway so a minute longer...
Compeed Anti friction stick applied each morning to potential hot spots as a precaution n Creepers Merino toe socks did it for me on Madrid and San Savador caminos last year. Rule 1 of caminos ..Look after feet from Day One p.s. soak n wash socks...
Just to say that I called Casa Nuñez for @Camino Chrissy and was able to get a room for her date, no problem. The woman was very nice and just asked for a call if there are changes.
I am happy to call on behalf of anyone else, since I have a...
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