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Oofos is the best answer. Especially if you are old like me. Wool socks if it is cold and you can use them for a break in the day if you feet are tired. They were designed for marathon runner recovery.
Used Oofos sandles as soon as I ended my day and if the weather and road was correct for them I would use them an hour or so on the trail. These were originally designed for recovery after running marathon. They give great support and are very comfortable
I don't know if this is what you are looking for but we shipped 5 big suitcases direct to Santiago from SJPP
No problem ask around in St Jean and you can find the place That is what we did everyone pointed us in the right direction and to the same place. The Girl who ran the office said "I'm...
I used Verizon 10 dollar a day plan on my 2018 Frances Camino it not only gives you voice but data which was nice. Also used WhatsApp for some texting. Works great
Catch is that the “Day” starts at ends at some weird pacific standard time like 930pm) So you think you are still on the free...
You need to decide what your goal are for the Camino since you will be missing a third of the Pilgrimage.
Most people believe that the Camino has three stages starting at st Jean on the first leg you will meet people , learn the Camino basics and get physically tested. The second phase is the...
have you looked at the buen Camino app? We stayed in private rooms in alburgues and pensions the entire trip. Booked a lot of them using the app 2 days ahead. In larger towns we use Airbnb and hotel.com on the buen Camino app.
We always had nice rooms for 2 with private bath for 30 to 50 euros...
I walked Frances in 2018 with my girlfriend that was a bit older than you and I a little younger. We were both in good shape and had ballroom danced on the Queen Mary on our way over from New York, took time in England and France before starting our long awaited Camino.
We needed to ship our...
The evolutionary museum in Burgos was one of the high points of Camino. Spent 5 hours there and would spend a whole day if I every go again
I have a degree in marine biology and another in pharmacy so lots of chemistry and science and have always been interested in evolution. If you
Go there...
Hopefully they will figure it out along The Way
At some point every one has to reflect an epiphany can happen
We never know what happens to the people we meet while walking will they look back and change their behavior? Or not. We should all instruct on proper etiquette if the situation arises...
End of October 2018 snowed in in somos (Galacia). Wore my merino bottoms. Glad I had them. I wore them off and on but needed them every day in Galacia in late October. I think it just depends on weather and how well you do in cold. I’m from Florida so you know my take on cold
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