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Personally I took KEEN boots (low) because of the stability and terrain grip, and also brought my TEVA sandals which I used in the showers, on the meseta with socks, and to give my feet a break and a chance to breathe. It was...
I used hiking sandals with socks as an alternative to the Hokas, usually for the last half of the day, when I got sweaty. And I think the feet benefit from slightly different loads from shoes, but that may just be my theory. Had flip flops in the...
Hmm. You’ve acknowledged that the people who create and maintain the facilities are entitled to set their own rules. It’s a given that a pilgrim to Santiago will be walking to, towards, Santiago. Unless of course they’ve been there done that and...
The Camino Frances route has been diverted in the section between Boadilla and Fromista close to the canal. This is to allow for building work on a new AVE rail line...
It is also a wise decision to break up this first day, however, if you are in SJPdP for 2 days you should be well rested and maybe able to do the whole trip from SJPdP to Roncesvalles at a leisurely pace?
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