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    Theft of charity box Casa del Sol a Sol

    Last night we stayed in Casa del Sol a Sol in Hornillos del Camino. The owner could not have been more accommodating and told us that the front door is open 24 hours a day. When we came down for breakfast this morning he told us that someone had stolen a charity tin from the dining/lounge area...
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    Is it permissible to skip Sarria to Santiago?

    We walked the whole CF last year and Sarria to SDC was some of the most enjoyable walking. The Galician countryside is so beautiful. If you avoid the set stages you can still find some solitude, although Sarria to Portomarin was like doing the Camino on steroids!
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    Reservations CF

    Here is my accommodation list. We started last September and booked the first week and. After that we usually booked 2-3 days in advance, except Sarria to SdP which we booked about 1 week in advance.
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    Shaving,......probably more for the men!

    I shaved my head before leaving home and took a couple of disposal razors with me. Shaved my beard about every 2-3 days and then went to a lovely barber in León who charged me €7 for a head shave. He was very attentive and a skilled barber. Tony Mellado, Pl. Jardin de San Francisco, 14, 24004...
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    SJPP to Logroño

    We did it in 10 days, with no rest days but a couple of shorter days. Stayed at Orisson on the way over the Pyrenees. 62 years young and reasonably fit.
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    Private rooms availability?

    Download ones of the apps such as Wise Pilgrim or look on Gronze as they list all the different types of accommodation. We nearly always used private rooms so there are plenty of options. I can send you a list of accommodations between Sarria and Santiago.
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    'the story pilgrim' borne after walking El Camino in 2017

    I listened to, and enjoyed, your St Cuthbert's Way podcasts just after returning from the Camino Frances a few weeks ago. St Cuthbert's Way is not far from where I live so I might walk it in preparation for my next Camino.
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    Lightest possible hiking boots

    I recently bought a pair of Altra Lone Peak ALL-WTHR, mid height boots which are waterproof. Very pleased with them so far.
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    Blister Prevention That Works For All

    As previous posts indicate, everyone is different and what works for one person might not work for another. However, there are common themes, and testing out socks and shoes beforehand is essential. I recently completed the CF wearing two pairs of Bridgedale liner socks, Gewohl foot cream and...
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    Seeing Botafumeiro

    If you go into the cathedral and see reserved seats at the front it usually means that someone has paid for the Botafumeiro to be swung.
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    Postal costs

    I sent 2 sets of walking poles back to the UK from the Correos office in Santiago which cost about €26. Took about 10 days to arrive.
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    Boots?

    It’s very much a personal choice. In the UK, if it’s damp/wet I normally wear Scarpa boots. However, in dry conditions I wear Altra Olympus 5 trail runners, which is what I’ve just worn to walk the CF, with no blisters or injuries. However, foot care and the right socks are really important...
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    I had my first Camino dream!

    Came home from Santiago last weekend. Most nights I’ve woken during the night feeling disoriented and thinking that I am still on the Camino. Also, lots of dreams about leaving my wallet in albergues and worrying about it being stolen. Very strange.
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    Need pharmacy near Ponferrada that is open on Sunday

    Farmacia La Puebla 6. This one is right on the Camino as you leave the centre of Ponferrada. It’s open 24 hours.
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    First time

    My wife who is 5ft 2ins is currently carrying an Osprey Sirrus 36 on the Camino. Perfect size.
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