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    camster replied to the thread Break O’Cebreiro climb.
    I did exactly that. Stayed in Las Herrerias and contacted Victor the day before through WhatsApp to book a horse. He only has 4 horses, so maybe try and book earlier than I did. Then over at O'Cebreiro, he knew the lady who owns one of the hotels...
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    camster reacted to CWBuff's post in the thread Break O’Cebreiro climb with Love - Red heart Love - Red heart.
    Have you considered Victor's horses for that climb? You get that in Los Herreiras (still need to transport the big pack). That will take you all the way up to O Cebreiro... At the time of my walk I was 62 and walked from Vega de Valcarce to...
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    I am in Sahagun and just got my halfway Compostela today at the Santuario de la Peregrina. When I went to the Tourism Office, they directed me there. She also said they have a much prettier stamp there than at the Tourism office. She was right...
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    camster reacted to Roland49's post in the thread Is Logrono worth spending a day off? with Love - Red heart Love - Red heart.
    Short answer: yes. If you are into wine and the local Pinchos, get ready to get some extra calories ;)
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    camster reacted to TMcA's post in the thread Is Logrono worth spending a day off? with Love - Red heart Love - Red heart.
    We went to the Ontañón winery which is a short bus ride from the city center. The tourist office, which I recall was on the Camino, told us which bus to take and made a reservation for us. When we arrived we found we were the only people on the...
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    camster reacted to David's post in the thread Is Logrono worth spending a day off? with Love - Red heart Love - Red heart.
    Don't order Tapas in Navarre - is Pinchos - fully explained here at 1:24 😂 ;)
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    camster replied to the thread Liner Socks.
    I used Lorpen sock liners under my merino wool socks. They are not ankle high though, but did the job perfectly. Feet felt snug in my shoes from the double layers, but that prevented friction. Any friction was transfered to the liner. No...
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    I'm sharing info here from a fb group called Camino Francés. Someone named Fiona Rice on the group claims, on April 6th, she found an Australian bank card. (see top post in attached picture) She says to pm her on that group if you are the person...
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    camster reacted to Jarrad's post in the thread Niggling hates (dislikes) on Camino with Like Like.
    Here here!! In that spirit and with a somewhat contrite heart, I confess to bag rustling in dark, crowded and otherwise quiet albergues; excessive use of hot water; and no end of singing in the shower.
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    camster reacted to dreaming's post in the thread Niggling hates (dislikes) on Camino with Haha Haha.
    Having to press that button for water in the shower at the same time as waving my hand to make the light turn back on. All part of the fun. Grateful to be finished and having a shower and a bed
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