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    Bus station or airport for spending the night in Santiago?

    Hi all, I am planning to start walking the Invierno from Ponferrada on 26/4l.... I have around 5 hours to spend in SdeC from 0030 until 0545 when I catch the bus to Ponferrada is it better to remain at the airport then get a taxi to the bus station? ...or take a taxi straight to the bus station...
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    Osteo in big toe

    Thank you all very much for your valuable and informative comments regarding my ‘big toe’ condition and shoe choices, my dream would b to return to wearing my Scarpa boots but atm it’s more the spongy, flexible sole that’s required. Iowa, Hoka and New Balance to name a few of the suggestions. I...
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    Osteo in big toe

    Thank you very much for the complete name….I recall u telling me about them❤️
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    Osteo in big toe

    Thank you very much for your comment, I shall discuss this with my physician.
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    Osteo in big toe

    Yep, mistake!!
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    Osteo in big toe

    Yes, I meant osteoarthritis. Yes, I have started getting medical advice and imho the more information I gather about any condition the more informed I will be. It came on rather suddenly when I returned home to Australia after walking the Camino de Torres and a section of the Pilgrims' Walk in...
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    Osteo in big toe

    After many pilgrimages and at the age of 77 (just completed the Camino de Torres from Salamanca) I have developed OE in my big toe. Am having physio, ice, ultrasound and manipulation, am not walking long distances atm, am cycling instead. Any suggestions on how to manage this condition. Thank you.
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    Portugese Camino Central or Coastal from Porto to Santiago?

    For me, give me an inland route any day. I had some time up my sleeve last October and walked the first three stages on the Coastal route from Porto. Although breathtakingly beautiful, I got very tired of walking on a boardwalk! No idea though of how the conditions were after Esposende.
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    Álvaro Lazaga on the Camino Torres

    What a lovely surprise! I hope to overnight in the albergue in Robliza de Cojos on 25 April this month. I'm hoping there is special Margaretta treatment for me by the Bombeiros in these places! I shall check out Alvaro's info, am also guided by Magwood's blog and the summary you have provided on...
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    Transport back to Porto from

    I had the most amazing day trip on the bus/train from Esposende, three days out from Porto. Following the Camino del Salvador, Spain decided to walk three days of the coastal/littoral route from Porto. On the fourth day, caught the 0600 bus from Esposende, went to Braga via the magnificent town...
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    A Few Hours in Madrid ...

    Segway tour in Retiro park! Maybe not enuf time :(
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    Camino de Torres from Salamanca

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    Camino de Torres in the paper today

    Wow, that’s a first;) tks
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    Camino de Torres in the paper today

    Thank you all for the detailed information on the CdeT.....I am intending starting on 25 April, so have been researching albergues. I shall commence my pilgrimage in Salamanca; I believe from the above, no problem with pilgrim hostels until Moimenta da Beira, with a new one having opened in...
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    Aussie camino

    Hi Steve, from Kyogle....am planning walking the Aussie Camino end Jan/early Feb....I am not a fan of sand walking so was wondering how it would be if I omitted the section from Swan Lake Camp to Monibeong Camp? Also, are all the stage track heads/ends accessible to a shuttle. I have just found...
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