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    Lost & Found Lost purse

    I walked Santiago to Finnesterre last week.... I lost my 2nd Swiss Army knife and my third hat....the knife somewhere just before Finnesterre at a viewing point about 5/6K before the town just where we come off the gravel path....I have no idea where I lost my hat this year...two years ago my...
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    Positive experience at pilgrim office

    It has been my experience over the years that the Camino Office people are very helpful....I am happy to hear that you had that positive experience too...
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    Which route out of Ourense?

    I walked out of Ourense last week. After crossing the Ponte Romana and walked about 1K I decided to turn right at the option....it was steep in spots but a lovely route...
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    Transport Vigo to Porto

    It's about 150k so I would suggest the train....comfortable and usually quicker than a coach.....
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    Ordering new Meindl hiking shoes

    I have no idea how long it will take to get your new boots....BUT....not a great idea to wear new footware on long walks....The Camino responds very well to old, well worn boots that know your feet. It takes a while for your feet to get to know new boots....a long courtship is needed...buen camino
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    Rain! rain Rain!

    no matter what you wear, if it rains you will get wet, if there is wind, an umbrella is useless and you will get wet....wind blows rain under you cape and you get wet..if you were waterproof pants..rain runs down your leg into your boot and you get wet....so, if it rains you get wet....wet! wet...
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    Ourense Detour?

    dea of detouring to Ourense from Chantada and following the Sanabres until the two join together at a Lalin. Has anyone done this or given it consideration? did not walk that detour myself.... I was about to attempt it a few years ago but I was told there were few places to...
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    Small Folding Knife - Buses/Trains in 2024

    I've carried my Swiss Army knife on trains and buses in Portugal, France and Spain from 2008 to 2024 and never had a problem with security...Buen Camino
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    Pilgrim Heart Retreat: Preparing the Journey Home

    I love Lires..there is this bar looking out to sea, I think it's called Playa de Lires..could be wrong..but I recall sitting there with a coffee and not wanting to leave..even though they were rebuilding the surrounding wall at the time...that's a few Camino's ago..the Heart Retreat is a great...
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    Would I be likely to encounter leeches on the CF in April/May?

    Been walking the Camino since 2008...various routes...never encountered leeches...dogs now and then...wind..rain... burning sun....getting lost....hills that never seem to go downwards...but no leeches, of course, bed bugs can be a feature but for me, rarely..so if you are sensitive to bites you...
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    Hello all

    Easter Week starts Monday 1 April
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    Hello all

    I walked the route in April last year with no accomodation problems, plenty of eating options, excellent signage so you cant get lost... there is a regular bus service from SCQ to the estacion bus in the city (as far as I can recall about 7 or 8 Euros..)...buses from the estacion to...
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    Ourense to SDC in March- any pilgrims?

    enjoy your walk, I am walking the same route in April...from what I am told it is unlikely that you will be alone in the albergues, it has become a popular last stage in recent times...Buen Camino..!
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    Outdated credential

    I have used the same Camino Passport for nearly five years with no problem...
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    Ages - Albergue el Pajar

    Sorry to hear that news.... I recall it as a lovely welcoming resting place on my novice year as a pilgrim....so I checked my Pilgrim Passport.. I was there on 17th April 2008.....that was 16 years ago..when I was a callow youth of 62......I hope it reopens....
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