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    Confiscated by security

    A needle from one of the very small hotel sewing kits. The irony was security (Siam Reap) missed two other sewing kits in my pack. They got the best!
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    Pacemakers and backpacks...

    Interesting device. Do you have any information on it? Manufacturer? Anything?
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    Starting Mozarabe in September

    Hi George I wore trail shoes instead of my usual goretex shoes or boots (Malaga to Cabra and later, Almería to Granada). Brilliant. Yes, dusty socks and wet after one creek. Socks and shoes dried a lot better than if they'd been my goretex jobs. No foot problems because of shoes for one of the...
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    Camino Mozarabe

    Hi Thelma Think about the Almería to Granada option as well. One advantage is the work Almería Amigos have done, no legs longer than 27km (versus one 40km leg Malaga to Córdoba), good accommodation options etc. Yes, I've recently walked Malaga to Cabra and a week later, Almería to Granada. For...
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    Camino Mozarabe

    Thanks Care15 for your notes on the Almeria to Granada section I've just completed. It's a great Camino. One I can't recommend highly enough. The information, electronic and hard copy, provided by the Amigos de Almeria is excellent. Kevin O'Brien's notes are also very helpful and interesting...
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    Starting Mozarabe in September

    Thanks so much Carel. Particularly good news if it should be a bit cooler. Don't mind not breaking out my wet gear but having to wear a little more as it's a little cooler would be a pleasure! I am so impressed by the details the Almeria Amigos provide. Just today I found the english version...
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    Starting Mozarabe in September

    Thanks very much for your reply. It is very hot and dry out there. Very. Very hot and very dry. Well into the 30s mid afternoon. I walked as far as Cabra and caught the bus to Córdoba. Didn't even consider doing the 40km day into Córdoba. I've done 40+ days a few times but wouldn't consider it...
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    Starting Mozarabe in September

    Hi Ortemio What's the weather been like? Did you leave from Almería or Malaga? I'm planning on leaving from Malaga this weekend. Hope for other peregrinos on this route. Did sections of Levante, always 100% alone. Much more fun with others. Val
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    Starting Mozarabe in September

    Hi Marilyn I'm planning on starting this weekend from Malaga. Any advice on accommodation? Hard to find details and I'm not sure how to get access to albergues on a weekend. Thnx. Val
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    Highlights of Vdlp , How it compares to french way ?

    I walked the VdlP last year, April to May 2013, starting in Seville one wet morning. This year I walked part of the Frances, starting in Pamplona in March. For many reasons I preferred the VdlP. But, you need to be able to walk longer stretches at times than on the Frances. The path is not...
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    English language Guide for the Levante. Hope to start april

    Hi Kevin Hope the camino went well. How good was the written material you had? Sufficient detail and accurate? Thanks Val :)
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    Any recommendation on backpack?

    I bought the Omm 32 because of its weight. I found its lack of structure, when loaded, meant it sagged off my back. I tried an Aarn Magic ...50 but gave it up quickly. Bought an Osprey 33. It fits brilliantly. I'm currently walking the VdlP and couldn't be happier with my choice.
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    Stu and Joan Mozarabe May 2012

    The Via de la Plata, starting in April '13. Very pleased to hear your comments on the front mini 'packs', particularly after seeing photos of you wearing them as your pockets were noticeably empty ish. Great idea for weight distribution but i had wondered if perhaps they were not so useful. I...
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    Newcastle NSW Camino de Santiago past, present or future?

    Hi jaylynn I'm in newcastle & currently training to walk the VdlP early next year. Val
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    Stu and Joan Mozarabe May 2012

    Hi Stu & Joan I have enjoyed perusing your blog and photos. I noticed you had an Aarn pack Stu. I've just bought one to take next year & was wondering how you enjoyed using yours -? A magic mountain or one of the smaller ones. Comfort? Convenience? Durability? Best wishes Vjr
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