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    Is it permissible to skip Sarria to Santiago?

    You can walk the last 100km into Santiago from various locations. Sarria is not the only option. Take a look at the Sanabres, the Portugues, and the ingles— all enter Santiago from different points. I particularly liked starting the last 100km in Ourense. All the above are quieter than the...
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    Food to bring to Spanish friend from US

    When my sister was living in Spain she always asked me to bring her peanut butter and Reese’s peanut butter cups!
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    New Forum Topic... Portable Clothes Wringer?

    Well… about the drying gimmick, I don’t know if you noticed but in the demo when she finished, the woman’s pants were soaking wet at the bottom. I am guessing her shoes were too. Another thing to consider is the likely scarcity of a large enough countertop space where the thing can be loaded. I...
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    clothing for the Ingles

    I walked the Ingles a few years ago (2017) in early May and found the weather to be generally colder than I anticipated. Your list sounds fine— I am assuming you’ll be wearing some of the items and carrying the rest(?). I would advise bringing good rain wear. We encountered a lot of rain in May...
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    Chinese shops???

    They’re like the Dollar Stores in the US. All independent and found in medium to large towns/cities.
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    A few more questions on Camino Primitivo

    Bedbugs can be anywhere. I always pre-treat my sleeping bag and outside of my pack.
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    Best shoes for Camino Ingles?

    I wore the same Altra Olympus shoes on the ingles, the portugués, the sanabres, and the frances. Yes, there is more road walking on the ingles, but no need for different footwear, imo. Like all the Caminos, the ingles isn’t technical. There are no rock scrambles or steep climbs. Just wear what...
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    Do I need Spanish skills for the Mozarabe?

    I know you didn’t ask about this but, imho, I wouldn’t start walking from anywhere in the south until at least mid-October, it is way too hot in the south. As for language, without some language ability, this Camino will be an adventure for sure. Many in the small villages do not speak English...
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    VDLP weather February/March.

    The further north you get, the colder the temperatures. Leaving Sevilla was fine, temperature-wise but up north things changed. When I hiked this route, it was one of the rainiest springs on record. Much of the path was simply washed out and at times the road was the best option. With regard to...
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    Albergue Accomodation

    Best to download Gronze and make plans day to day. It should be easy to get a reservation somewhere in Ourense so you know where you’re going when you first arrive. From there, ask for assistance for the 2nd night’s lodging and someone will help with reservations if needed. Honestly the best way...
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    Portable bidet - would you use it?

    It is interesting to see so little support for the portable bidet when, actually, this is the most practical solution. I started using one all the time, even at home, during COVID lockdown when there was a TP shortage. I continue to use my little bidet bottle at home and when traveling. The spay...
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    Do your own Camino

    I agree with you 100%! I would have been tempted to grab my camera and ask someone to take a photo of her and me. Then I would have asked her, “Who appointed you Constable of Pure Camino Rules?”
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    Late fall on the Camino Frances

    October-November is my preferred time of year to walk. I love the cooler weather, smaller numbers of pilgrims, etc. Rain has never been a problem, unlike spring the year I walked the VDLP. Of course it’s weather we are talking about, therefore unpredictable. Bring layers and a sleeping bag. And...
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    Permethrin treatment, down bags and putting one’s pack in a garbage bag at night….

    I hang my down bag outside on a clothesline and spray the outside with Permethrin. I also spray the outside of my pack and my shoes. When my pack its sitting on the floor at night, I have used a garbage bag to place my pack in at night but never sealed the bag. What i do now though is to use a...
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    Seeking Information about Bed Bugs on the Camino de Santiago

    Definitely check those beds. One of the worst bedbug encounters I had was in an albergue private room, instead of in the dorm section.
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