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I get free toothpaste samples when I visit my Dentist, which are little tubes that will last a couple of weeks, they will if they have any happily give you a handful. Free is good.
Nice.
Funnily enough, I have a very small tube (store bought) of toothpaste about that size that I use whilst travelling for business.
It was empty!
Darn.........
I was heading to the airport with no chance to get another one.
So I took a...
While we are at it: when anyone has the chance to stop in Campiello, stop at the larger grocer/restaurant there and whatever else you do, have the fresh cheese dessert with the blueberry compote. Outstanding! (And they taught me how they do it...
Peanut M&Ms individual snack packages. But when in Spain a slice of tortilla is heaven! All the different grocery stores sell their version of dark chocolate bars with almonds. It’s no secret why I always gain weight on the Camino.
Cerdo is pork… so I’m assuming this is some cured pork dish that I have not yet encountered.
There are two grocers in Campiello (last ones prior to the Hospitales). You can likely get it or something else that appeals.
I took a croissant and...
I’ve succumbed to ultralight rucksacks three times in the last decade or so and determined to make them work for me. Every time, it’s not happened. I simply can’t adapt to the lack of back rigidity or the less engineered hip-belts.
I know they...
Hi I’m a seasoned walker And 71, 5 ft and small frame. Go light every time. Adding water and some fruit will quickly add the extra. Just make sure it fits well. Heavy can spoil the walk.
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