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    Newbie questions

    Hi Lynn, I recently finished the CF, it took me 35 days to walk the 742klms from Pamplona to Santiago. At 60 years of age I was concerned about toilets also but you will find ample stops along the way (about every 5 klms). For those longer stretches i made sure to only sip fluids in the lead-up...
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    Tipping point

    My daughter walked the Camino 2 years ago and was keen for my partner and I to walk it and become part of the Camino family. I remember her saying "mum try and walk a portion on your own as it is a different experience". This was the first time I realised that my partner knew me so well as he...
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    What to wear in bed?

    Hi Susan, I am in Santiago at the moment still in hostels. I found a pair of 3/4 stretch black tights and a comfortable T-shirt was the best option. If you are just starting your Camino now the weather will be warmer. I also had a long sleeve black t- shirt for colder nights and a pair of big...
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    Bus service to Muxia

    In Santiago today I met a pilgrim who missed out on seeing Muxia as he did not know there was a bus service to Muxia from Finisterre. Vive Finisterre tours will take you to Muxia at 9.30am from the bus station in Finisterre for 12 euro and pick you up from Muxia at 1.30 pm to bring you back to...
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    Number of stamps per day on Portuguese Camino for last 100K ?

    Yes, confirmng you need two stamps per day. Either from a restaurant, church, accommodation or cafe, the options are numerous. Buen Camino
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    Number of stamps per day on Portuguese Camino for last 100K ?

    Hi Sophie, I had this conversation with a pilgrim in Finisterre who was about to do the Port
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    Help! Last minute travel advice needed

    Hi David, Most Alberges are flexible and will work with you. Some have resident managers/owners whilst others show up at 6am to manage the morning activity. Pilgrims leave their Albergue a to catch planes and buses at all times of day. So as long as you communicate your needs to them if should...
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    Help! Last minute travel advice needed

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    Turning a sleeping bag into a quilt. Possible? Anyone tried?

    Hi Ungla, When walking the Camino (depending on the time of year), you need the lightest, most condensable sleeping bag as every ounce matters. I took a silk rectangle the length of my body (incredibly warm)and the sleeping bag whichwas only 500 grams. This sleeping bag unzipped to be a quilt...
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