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    Pants or Shorts? Second pair of Shoes?

    Shorts vs pants: What a great question. I my case I purchased 2 identical pairs of zip-off pants. I only packed 1 set of the “legs” and used them as required between the two pant portions. I found this worked incredibly well in October and May. I think this will work well at any time of the...
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    LIVE from the Camino Struggling with doubt on the Camino Frances

    Oh Sssnek; it’s very obvious we all feel your pain. It’s also patently obvious to me, at least, YOU can get through this. Six days in puts an amazing into an accomplishment you should be proud of. You have looked the worst in the eye and conquered the challenge. At this point as so many have...
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    Weather concerns 6/20-6/22

    if needed for any reason just wear a pair of your socks on your hands until the weather warms up. I’ve done it and it worked out perfectly.
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    Another Camino Story

    I have downloaded your story and will read this with much interest. stay well. C’.
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    Top tips from Frances veterans?

    My no blister strategy? take extra socks and change them half way through each day. I had an extra pair of socks to wash but never had a blister. I hope this works for you.
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    Pre-Pilgrim times - photos of when you were young?

    Yup....here I am in 1953. (or so) Fearless in the face of a challenge.... picture on left is more current. IMHO
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    Save the Las Herrerias horses.

    Victor and his horses managed to take my sorry butt up to O’Cebreiro in 2017. An absolutely wonderful and memorable time. Happy to give back in a small way. Good luck Victor.
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    Sim Card or Phone Plan?

    hi Judy Jane, The companies I have used all include “all Europe” plans..... I have used Vodafone, and Orange. Both worked well. C’.
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    Sim Card or Phone Plan?

    Hiya Chip; Yeah, there are a couple of caveats to be sure. You will have a new phone number associated with the SIM card so when messaging your friends and family back home start out with “Hey don’t delete this message....it’s me,” Otherwise people will see a strange phone number and definitely...
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    Sim Card or Phone Plan?

    I have just returned from my 3rd Camino and every time I have decided to purchase a SIM card rather than paying the exorbitant amounts to Rogers, Bell, or Telus allowing me to use my phone in France, Spain, and Portugal. For 20 Euros you can get a SIM card with 15 Gig of data, 60 minutes of...
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    Leaving Porto May 31

    Good on Ya’. I left Porto this morning (May 31st) and decided to take the Metro to Matosinhos. You probably now know getting to the sea side is relatively simple.... but the first yellow arrow is a big relief nonetheless. I was quiet surprised I found the scenery a bit boring. The lack of shade...
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    Some things a little over the top.

    I have walked the CF twice, and both times have carried a ukulele. I have never felt the need to provide a performance, or compel others to join in with me. This instrument is a creative, meditative element to my Camino experience. I always try to respect fellow pilgrims and do not impose. Of...
  13. Cam1952

    Camino Portuges June 19!

    Starting from Porto on June 1st. Say hello as you pass me by. :)
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    Walking from Porto June 1st

    All booked and ready to go again. This year I'm starting in Porto (first time in Portugal) walking a day or two on the coastal, then heading to the central. Looking forward to meeting more people I will be honoured to call My Camino Friends. I may not be the fleetest of foot, so say hello on...
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    It appears to be happening again.

    Just a thought on the limited time available for your Camino. If you were to walk backwards from Santiago, facing Santiago and moving east you will know where you could have started at the end of your time on The Way. I don't think it is necessary to wear your clothes backwards, or wear your...
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