Curacion59

New Member From Canberra, Australia

Joined: Aug 24, 2023

Last seen: Thursday at 10:05 PM

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  Curacion59 replied to the thread Spain Entry at Immigration.
  
  Ok deep breath. It’s all ok. All visitors outside EU theoretically need to provide evidence that you have resources to fund your visit to Spain. If you are asked, unlikely but it is legally enforceable, all you need to provide is the first night...
  
  Thursday at 10:05 PM
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  Curacion59 reacted to t2andreo's post in the thread Do I really need a hat? with Like.
  
  A broad-brimmed hat of the "bucket style" is useful for shade. However, if you experience heat stroke or sun stroke symptoms, or if it is just HOT, consider the evaporative cooling aspects of soaking your bucket hat in a fuente (fountain) or...
  
  Sunday at 7:54 PM
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  Curacion59 replied to the thread Is there a good backpack with daypack combo idea?.
  
  What about trying the Osprey Exos 48. Before people jump and say “ it’s too big” it gives you a very comfortable fit and the trampoline back give genuine air flow to your back in warm climates. You can disconnect the “brain” and jury rig the...
  
  Sunday at 7:53 PM
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  Curacion59 replied to the thread Pilgrim’s mass at Santiago cathedral.
  
  I completed my 3rd Camino on my 60th this week and was leaving Santiago this morning 20/7 when I thought I should drop in to the Cathedral to visit our patron saint. It was 9.00 but I stayed for the 9.30 pilgrim mass. What a shock what a...
  
  Jul 20, 2024
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  Curacion59 replied to the thread Necessary to reserve gites?.
  
  Yes. Please show respect. And if you’re not going to turn up call them and cancel.
  
  Jun 7, 2024
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  Curacion59 replied to the thread Best tape to prevent blisters.
  
  Merino wool fibre. Put it on hot spots on your foot and cover with any reasonable quality sport/hiking sock. Truly magic. No messy Vaseline required. No need for the fancy $50+ Sox.
  
  Jun 3, 2024
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  Curacion59 reacted to DianneSm's post in the thread Last minute advice for solo traveler with Like.
  
  First let me say I applaud you for taking on this adventure. I have no doubt it will be a trip of a lifetime and you will look back on it and treasure it for the rest of your life. My main advice is to listen to your body! Some young people...
  
  Jun 3, 2024
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  Curacion59 reacted to Corned Beef's post in the thread The case for preserving the descent into Zubiri. with Like.
  
  Excellent article/chapter. I had forgotten how bad that descent was. When you get it published, make sure it goes in the Horror section.
  
  Jun 1, 2024
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  Curacion59 reacted to Bradypus's post in the thread Group of prison inmates walking the Camino with Like.
  
  Several Spanish websites are reporting on a group of 5 inmates from prisons in Andalusia walking the Camino Frances this week with support staff. Something which happens now and again as part of the rehabilitation of prisoners before release. And...
  
  May 30, 2024
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  Curacion59 reacted to annabozeman's post in the thread Backpack? with Like.
  
  I love my Osprey exos 48. It is bigger than absolutely necessary but an ultralight pack so still less than 3 pounds, very comfortable and adjustable, and I am able to then use it for other backpacking that requires more gear than the camino does...
  
  May 27, 2024
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