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I sometimes choose to only walk a ‘half-day’ (for me) ie 12 or 14 km but only when heading to a big city. On the francés, Burgos, León or Sdc for ex., if I fancy visiting places, museums etc. On others, Mérida, Salamanca, Zamora… If you walk a... -
I and my Partner set out from Porto March 16th with the intention of reaching Santiago on or about April 1st. We reached Tui, checked into a hotel and went out to dinner. On the way back to the hotel, my partner slipped on the sidewalk and...
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Charte57 reacted to Jodean's post in the thread Bathroom stops on the camino for female Peregrinas with
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They are not ridiculous devices if it allows women to pee discretely and standing up just like men do. Without taking down their pants. It also cuts down the TP litter plus all the 1000s of plastic bags needed for this TP if it is to be carried... -
Charte57 reacted to Margaret Butterworth's post in the thread Bathroom stops on the camino for female Peregrinas with Like.
In the interests of public health, there is a real need for public toilets along the Camino. With the number of pilgrims that are walking nowadays, the "Spanish custom" of using facilities in bars is no longer feasible. I want to suggest that...
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Charte57 replied to the thread Take my vitamins?.I’ve found vitamin patches on Amazon, a month supply weighs about the same as a sheet of paper. They’re a bit expensive so I wouldn’t use them all the time but they’re perfect for the camino.
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I an hoping to bring my very ill husband to Santiago and go to Finisterre for a day and back to Santiago. He is a very experienced Camino walker but I have never been with him. His mobility is very challenged so he will not be able to walk any...
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Charte57 reacted to Perambulating Griffin's post in the thread Ultra lightweight backpack--worth it? with Like.
FWIW... I have an ultralight pack and I don't think the brand is important (though it's a "leader" in the field). All the ultra-lights rely on the same design: absence of frame or much structure. In essence it's 4 sections of parachute material...
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Charte57 reacted to J Willhaus's post in the thread Ultra lightweight backpack--worth it? with Like.
I think the most important thing is really the fit.
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Charte57 replied to the thread What exercises to do to strengthen lower back?.I also have had some back issues, I’m sure some will disagree with what I’m about to say but for me carrying a larger pack is better. I find the wide waist straps to be very supportive and the pack itself has great suspension. I have an Osprey...
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Charte57 reacted to HBS60's post in the thread First Camino - Nervous and with questions about the start with
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Greetings, Hedrick! In addition to the excellent advice given here, I thought maybe you might feel better knowing that we all have issues, some of us (like me) have dealt with anxiety, depression, I myself struggled with PTSD for decades (doing...
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