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  1. Hugh Hertfordshire

    Socks

    I always use the heavy weight, even in summer. Why, because they provide better cushioning, keep my feet cool and I just find them so much more comfortable. Never had a blister with them and I have walked along way in them 1100 miles walking day after day without a blister is the best testimony
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    Sleeping bags

    Billy, I use a Coccoon silk/cotton coupler, it's rectangular and zippered for easy access. It can be washed and dried easily if necessary weight 290grammes. I use it with an Alpkit Cloud cover which I can best describe as a camping duvet 450 grammes. I have popperd the two together. I start my...
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    Possibility of new requirements for a Compostela

    Anna. I can't comment on the time you have available for your Camino but will say that the last 100k are not nearly as rewarding, in my view it is because of the coach loads of pilgrims dropped off each day to walk a section. As for your ability to walk, I think everyone is slightly overawed by...
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    Possibility of new requirements for a Compostela

    Spot on ... when people ask me what it was like I get down my Credential and tell stories around the stamps, every stamp is a memory of people and places . My compestlas are shoved Away in drawers somewhere
  5. Hugh Hertfordshire

    Possibility of new requirements for a Compostela

    Good point, my understanding was that if you needed a rest day you stopped for a while until you could continue. My experience of the Frances from Saria was hetic rush. The same on the Portuguse.
  6. Hugh Hertfordshire

    A Question of Horses

    Getting in the way and chewing up the track O's. Saw quite a few over loaded donkeys on my last Camino. As someone who made his living riding horses and doing equine welfare in difficult environments it made my blood boil as so much of it was posturing There just arnt the facilities on the...
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    Possibility of new requirements for a Compostela

    A very reasonable alteration, there are far to many people rushing the 100k and not only spooling it for others but not giving themselves the time to really settle into the reflection of Pilgrimage. After all this is still a Christian Pilgrimage. I would also add that it should be attempted in...
  8. Hugh Hertfordshire

    Medieval pilgrim

    I started my Camino in Letchworth and followed footpaths through old villages and Catherdal cities StAlbans, Westminster, Guildford, Winchester and Portsmouth. It was very enjoyable and I was given wonderful welcomes everywhere. Even got the 'Dole' in Winchester
  9. Hugh Hertfordshire

    Ultralight down sleeping bag 300 DWR, RIPstop 480g [Paid]

    I use a Cocoon silk/cotton coupler. 290 grammes. It's benefits are that its rectangular, so lots of room, it's zippered so easy to get in and out of. And easy to wash. I have just being trying out an 'Alpkit, cloud cover' camping duvet 450 grammes. I have used a KAM popper to fix poppers to the...
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    sleeping bag in june on camino Portuguese

    I use a Cocoon silk/cotton coupler. 290 grammes. It's benefits are that its rectangular, so lots of room, it's zippered so easy to get in and out of. And easy to wash. I have just being trying out an 'Alpkit, cloud cover' camping duvet 450 grammes. I have used a KAM popper to fix poppers to...
  11. Hugh Hertfordshire

    Portuguese Coastal Camino 2016

    The route along the Soanish coast is quite specular, well worth considering. There is s local expert on the route Luis Frexio you can find him on the Internet. In his village they have converted an upstairs room in the village hall to accomadate six pilgrims. There is also a bar and food in the...
  12. Hugh Hertfordshire

    Portuguese Coastal Camino 2016

    Have you looked at the you tube clips of the Portuguese costal some of them show the route very well and the Hostels
  13. Hugh Hertfordshire

    You tube

    You tube have a number of clips showing the route of the Camino Portuguse Costa.
  14. Hugh Hertfordshire

    Socks

    I took two pairs of heavy weight 1000 mile socks and walked 1100 miles in them. I trusted them so much I gave a pair away to a fellow pilgrim who had terrible blisters and it solved her problem. I was recommended them by some friends in the military who said the thicker ones kept your feet warm...
  15. Hugh Hertfordshire

    Caceres to Zamora

    Gerald Kelly has written the most upto date book, January2015 or their are a couple of Apps for a Smart phone which look very informative.
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