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    Wide Width Shoes

    I have always worn Keen shoes as I have very wide feet in front, but still got blisters. I finally went to a podiatrist & in addition to giving me stuff to protect my bunion, etc. and recommending an insert to stabilize my foot, he was adamant that the only hiking shoes I should wear are New...
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    A woman alone on the Norte?

    I walked a section in 2011 (from San Sebastián to Santander) with a male friend who walked much faster than I did so I was mostly alone. I found many of the stages pretty challenging & would not have gone entirely alone: if I injured myself I did not think anyone might come along all day. I...
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    DSLR-camera on the camino

    I completely understand your wish to take a camera that takes photos that you really like: I think it is hard for people who are not photographers to understand how much they add to a trip for those of us who are very connected to photography. On both of my former Caminos I did take my SLR (&...
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    Starting in Porto on 18 May 2014....a few questions

    My friends & I are leaving Porto on the 19th, so perhaps we will cross paths. Buen Camino.
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    14 days which route for a beginner

    I started in Astorga (has Gaudi castle) & walked 14 days to Santiago. My goal was to go about 20 kms/day & that worked perfectly.
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    The Camiño Bug Strikes Back!

    Nuts? Are you kidding? I start 2 months in advance because I have to decide exactly what I can carry to keep my pack to 15 lbs (& I have to take camera & ipad mini). In fact, for all long trips, I have to pack & repack at least 5 (usually more) times. It's just how I get ready.
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    New Camino documentary

    I have been following her on FB for the past few years & am going to the film tonight--very excited to see the finished product. So my suggestion would be to go if you possibly can do so.
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    Traveling in groups

    I walked from Astorga in 2010 & after getting terrible blisters, I decided to send part of my luggage by taxi every day so I had to call ahead to the private albergues to assure that I would have a place. I had no problem making reservations one day in advance & I am sure you can do so if you...
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    Porto to SdC - the hardest stage?

    I would love to get a copy of your updated guide for the Camino Portuguese. My email address is: dustyhumesphd@gmail.com. Thanks!
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    Anything published on coastal route?

    We are planning to do the Porto to Santiago walk beginning mid-May & will only do the first day along the coast (weather permitting). I have been planning the trip for myself & 4 friends, so I have been trying to get an itinerary together that would meet everyone's differing needs. I think we...
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    Hotel & Hostel recommendations for Lisbon, Porto, & Via do Condo

    I wonder if anyone has any recommendations for the following: (1) an inexpensive hotel centrally located in Lisbon (we are going to be there for a couple of days & want to be able to get out & see the city) and (2) either an inexpensive hotel or hostel centrally located in Porto (also will try...
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    Camino Portuguese

    I will be walking with 4 friends from the US starting in Porto on the 19th. So look for us!
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    Basque liquor

    I fell in love with Pacharan while walking the Camino del Norte & had lots of trouble finding it in the states. However, I found that it can be ordered online at http://www.drinkupny.com/ & have shared it with friends who also found it surprisingly interesting & delicious. I am not sure...
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    Prescriptions from American M.D.s filled on route in Spain

    I was trying to buy some codeine for pain & had an empty prescription bottle from the US so I was able to get it. Also, I got a prescription for prednisone (to deal with tendonitis) because I was able to convince the pharmacist that I had had it previously & knew how to take it properly. It...
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    Advice about Communications

    If u want to text for free internationally, there is an app called Whatsapp that allows this as long as both parties have the app which costs about $1.00
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