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We stayed at Hotel Parma when we walked the Norte. Nice modern place with breakfast. It also had A/C which was a treat while walking in the summer months.
When we finished the Camino Francis we treated ourselves to the Parador. When we arrived we were upgraded (unknown why) to a room over looking the square. We sat on the balcony for two days watching pilgrims finish their journey. We also had free bagpipe music for two days.
3 Caminos and I have come down to this ensemble
Everything I use is Quick drying and will not shrink or fade in European Dryers (I wash my clothes almost every day unless I can't find a laundromat)
Shirt - Is a Dickies Performance DLL60 (Long Sleeve with a collar so it can be used in a church...
I've worn 3.5 mid's on the Frances, 4.0's on the Via Francegina and Del Norte without any issues. I'm 6'0 225lbs with a size 14. I have the 4.5's now for local walking and think they are the best yet. (They are still on sale for $84.00 at Altra)
The only thing I do not like is the traction...