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    Looking for hostel/hotel near to bus stop from Finisterre to Santiago

    There’s only one pick up/drop off location in Finisterre. It’s not dangerous at all. Muxia has an inbound side of the road and outbound side of the road but pretty easy to figure it out. Bus frequency to/from Muxia is pretty limited so make sure it coincides with the rest of your plans. We had...
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    COVID QR code for covid vax?

    When we left the US on 9/8 to fly to Madrid then to Porto we were asked for our vaccination card even though we had entered the information into the Spain Health system and received their QR code. No one has asked for either since
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    Live tracker on Wikiloc?

    I have an AirTag attached to my pack and crossbody bag so that may family knows where I am and I can find my pack or bag if lost/stolen. Just some peace of mind.
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    Need Hiking Sandals in Viana do Castelo

    Thank you…I already went there and the only options they had were for men and in a very large size.
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    Need Hiking Sandals in Viana do Castelo

    The rain has taken its toll on my feet and I’m in desperate need to purchase a pair of hiking sandals. I’m currently in Viana do Castelo and have checked the mall and searched online with no results. Any suggestions?
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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Madrid/Porto Layover. SpTH required?

    We flew Boston to Madrid to Porto on 9/8 -9/9. Although we had the QR code we never had to show it. We did have to show our vaccination record in Boston before we received our boarding passes and checking in. We had about 1 1/2 hours between flights and had to hustle to catch our flight. Had to...
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    Passport warning — expiration date

    I needed a quick US passport renewal and had it within 24 hours. Find your nearest passport office, book an appointment, fill out the application online, go get your new passport photo(most drugstores will take them, show up for your appointment and voila! New passport for an extra $60...
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    The Camino Ninja - Andy Jensen RIP

    RIP Andy 🙏
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    Canfranc traffic jam on the Camino Aragon

    Awesome sight but the streets and sidewalks but be like a poop factory after they pass 💩
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    Dealing with sweaty back from backpack

    Thanks…I realized that after I posted…
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    Dealing with sweaty back from backpack

    I’d suggest light weight merino wool shirt and change it half way through your day and hang it off your pack to dry…which it will very quickly. Even the “air flow vent” backpacks will make your back sweat, although maybe not so much.
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    Daypack for short person with short back!

    Try looking at Osprey’s “kids” size packs. The back is usually adjustable with Velcro attachment. You can adjust the back to whatever length you need. I’m (generously) 5’ 0” and backpack with one. I also use a Deuter 28 liter for a day pack now and that is what I plan to use on the Camino this...
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    Merrel MOABs

    Instead of a podiatrist I would search out a pedorthist In your area. In my experience they will examine the wear pattern on several pairs of shoes or boots, watch how you walk and run (if applicable) take impressions of your feet and then suggest a a solution for the issues you are...
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