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      GaryRobArms replied to the thread Buy hiking poles in Irun or Amazon deliver?.
      I’m 75% along the Camino del Norte, and if I were you I would pre-order. I have been in a couple of Decathlon stores along the way, although not Irun’s, and the hiking pole stock was not great. Hoping for 6 sets to be there in the sizes you want...
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      GaryRobArms reacted to Bartman's post in the thread Cheap bank ATM fees? with Like Like.
      I found this chart last year. Can't remember the source. Hope it helps. Buen Camino, Bartman
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      GaryRobArms replied to the thread Injinji Wool Liners Only?.
      It didn’t work for me. The Ininji socks wore through very quickly at the points that rub in the shoe. Less than a 100 km. I get pretty good mileage if I wear them inside a non-ininji sock. Currently at about 700 km and just starting to show some...
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      GaryRobArms replied to the thread Am I the only one perplexed by WhatsApp?.
      I’m a real newbie with WhatsApp, but I’m going to try to answer this question because I was having the same problem. (Anyone with more experience please correct me.) WhatsApp requires you to create a contact in your contact list with the number...
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      GaryRobArms replied to the thread want solitude.
      Just offering my experience. I don’t think you’ll have a problem. i’m on my second Camino, currently half way through the Camino del Norte. About same length as Frances, but with more ups and downs. I’m also an introvert. This is off-season for...
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      GaryRobArms replied to the thread Ground conditions - Camino Del Norte.
      It was very good! You’re right, seeing how long humans have been in the area and how they lived is amazing. Museum very well done. I arrived in SDM with some aches and pains: thought about just resting all day, but your recommendation convinced...
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      GaryRobArms reacted to JerryStroebele's post in the thread Ground conditions - Camino Del Norte with Like Like.
      GaryRobArms if you are still in Santillana del Mar and haven't done it yet, I recommend you walk or taxi 2 km south to the Museo Altamira. The 16,500 year old cave paintings will blow your mind. Buen Camino
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      GaryRobArms replied to the thread Ground conditions - Camino Del Norte.
      I’m 13 days into the Camino del Norte from Irun, currently in Santillo del Mar. There were mud patches on the forest trail portions, esp before Bilbao, but most of it was dry. I had to do some edging around and leaping at some spots. I’m wearing...
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      GaryRobArms replied to the thread Irún to San Sebastián first day.
      I did it about 10 days ago. I actually started next door to Irun in Hondarribia. According to my Garmin GPS watch, it was just under 25 km. There was 1,060 meters of ascent and 1,044 of descent, on the high ridge alternative. Some of the terrain...
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      GaryRobArms replied to the thread What do you wash your clothes with.
      I use Sea to Summit laundry soap leaves in a Scrubba bag. One or two leaves per wash. Package of 50 is about size of a book of matches, and does 25+ washes. Carry them in a little sealable plastic bag because if they get damp they are useless. I...
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