hikentravel1234

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  hikentravel1234 reacted to Cristinabina's post in the thread Shout out to Casa da Regueira in Redondela! with Like.
  
  Customer service shout out! They found my wedding band left behind in their bathroom, called/messaged me within hours of my departure, and returned it to me in person in Pontevedra this evening. They went above and beyond to try to find us at 10...
  
  Yesterday at 8:09 PM
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  hikentravel1234 reacted to eils's post in the thread St. James, who? with Like.
  
  Yes, he is mentioned a few times in the Gospels and also wrote one of the New Testament epistles (the epistle of James). Chapter 12 of the book of Acts is the place to go to for facts about his death. I wish more people would read (and re-read)...
  
  Yesterday at 8:06 PM
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  hikentravel1234 replied to the thread Minimum age for children to walk on 800km Camino Frances.
  
  I know the weather can change but I started 1 year, from SJPD or Roncesvalle on Sept 27, thinking I would have cooler weather. Wrong!! It was very very hot. Mid Oct it began to get better but still very hot. You may want to google average monthly...
  
  Yesterday at 8:05 PM
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  hikentravel1234 replied to the thread Silly way to spend the day?.
  
  Porto is wonderful. If you want to spend more time there, simply start your walk a day later. My favorites: Bolsa Palace Lello bookstore (make reservation on line) Cathedral and adjacent Bishop's palace Just strolling through the streets of the...
  
  Thursday at 6:22 PM
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  hikentravel1234 replied to the thread Molinaseca. O Cebreiro, Samos.
  
  I have tried twice to go to the Templar castle in Ponferrada, both time on days it was not open. So I would recommend going to the castle, which you should be able to see in 1 hour. I don't recall wanting to be there for any other reason. I took...
  
  Sunday at 1:25 AM
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  hikentravel1234 replied to the thread Do I really need a hat?.
  
  Just make sure it is a hands free umbrella (there have been a posts about this in the past and recently I saw a post about a UV umbrella (with silver/white UV protection material on top, and black on the underside--you may need to buy a hands...
  
  Jul 19, 2024
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  hikentravel1234 reacted to NYSE's post in the thread Performance Fabrics - Truth or Myth? with Like.
  
  I walk 2000 plus miles a year. The years I walk a Camino, 2500+. Nothing is better than light weight merino wool for fast wicking, odor control, cooling and warmth.
  
  Jul 13, 2024
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  hikentravel1234 replied to the thread Performance Fabrics - Truth or Myth?.
  
  The women's Patagonia lightweight tee shirts is a game changer for me. I bought 1, then 2 more after I tried it. I can barely feel it when I am wearing it.
  
  Jul 13, 2024
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  hikentravel1234 replied to the thread Nuns Selling Cookies/Sweets in Nájera?.
  
  Still there in May 2024, but only open certain hours so go by there as soon as you arrive, to see what hours they are open.
  
  Jul 12, 2024
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  hikentravel1234 replied to the thread Weight, Heat, Humidity.
  
  1st Camino Aug 27--CF--extreme heat 2nd Camino June--CF--extreme heat 3rd Camino Sept 28--CF--extreme heat until mid Oct then still bad heat 4th Camino--mid May-CF--still too hot for me 5th Camino--Jackpot on the Camino Portuguese -- April 10 of...
  
  Jul 11, 2024
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