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    What does "good shoes" mean?

    Well said Tincatinker! went through the shoe/boot thing 20 years ago when I walked my first Camiño. After trying 4 different types at home that didn’t fit, I found the Lowa Renegade boots and they fit perfectly. I added superfeet insoles that better supported my heel/arch and have never had a...
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    Need Advice on Route Change

    I also love entering Galicia and seeing all the green hills. I live in Dallas where it is dry and flat and was looking forward to the beautiful scenery.
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    Need Advice on Route Change

    Thanks for the reassurance on my route choice. I don’t usually overthink it or get nervous but reading some of the posts on the thousands coming into Santiago daily really worried me. Great info and support on the forum but I guess you can sucked down the rabbit hole if you start reading every post.
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    Need Advice on Route Change

    Need some advice/suggestions on my route: My Experience: I have walked 7 Caminos since 2004. Last time on the Frances was January 2012. Since then have walked part of VDLP, Sanabres, Salvador, Primitivo (2x). Last walk in Early April 2017. So have all my equipment and lots of experience. My...
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    Current active forest fires along the Primitivo route

    Currently on the Primitivo in Tineo. Beautiful but cold weather and rain yesterday (with some sleet and heavy wind for an hour). Lots of mud between Salas and Tineo. No problem with forest fires...
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    Current active forest fires along the Primitivo route

    Thanks for the update Tia Valeria. I leave for Madrid in a few hours. I have decided to keep to my original plan to walk the Primitivo. I arrive in Oviedo tomorrow. Plan B is to walk the Salvador from Oviedo to Leon if I hear that the route is not open. I'll post the conditions in a few days.
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    Current active forest fires along the Primitivo route

    Can you please post an update from the Camino? I start walking on Saturday, April 29... I would greatly appreciate knowing the conditions. I am thinking about switching from the Primitivo to the Salvador or other Camino...
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    Current active forest fires along the Primitivo route

    I leave Thursday for Madrid and was planning to start the Primitivo on Saturday. Any updates on the fire situation would be appreciated. I only have 11 days-8 walking days. Can anyone offer suggestions for alternate routes? Like Irishgurrrl, I don't want to walk the CF, want good views and less...
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    Camino Primitivo 25/26 April starting in Oviedo

    I'm leaving Oviedo on the 29th...second time on the Primitivo and in much worse shape than the last time I walked (2 years ago). Need to walk in 8 days to Lugo due to my schedule but know I can do it. It really isn't as bad as some say. Just put one foot in front of the other and take frequent...
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    Anyone planning to start the Primitivo at the end of April 2017?

    I just purchased my tickets and will be walking the primitivo leaving Oviedo on April 29th. I only have a short break so will be ending in Lugo.
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    First Camino - Le Puy in September: A couple of Questions.

    Travel health insurance: Your US health insurance will most likely not cover you in Europe. I do recommend you purchase travel insurance to protect yourself against significant medical costs such as hospitalization, medical transfer home, etc. Click on the website: insuremytrip.com After...
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    hiking boots versus tennis shoes

    Debra: As Nanc pointed out - the advantage to buying your boots/hiking shoes at REI is their great return policy and trained/experienced sales people. Go back to REI and explain the problem you are having with your boots (detail where it hurts). Then ask them about trail shoes vs. boots and...
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    Flights Booked (Very Early)

    "Frowned upon"? No way! Many of us "repeat offenders" started the same way. My first camino was supposed to be my only camino and I only had two weeks. Well...got the notorious camino bug and 12 years later have been on 6 caminos of varying lengths depending on time available. When asked...
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    Done and dusted

    Congratulations! So happy to hear all of the advice was helpful. Especially glad you mentioned your problem with shin splints. It's a great reminder/warning to new pilgrims. I recently helped a friend plan her camino and did several 10 mile walks with her. Her pack weighed about 12lbs. (5.5...
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    Need Help -transport from Villafranca de Bierzo to Sarria

    Thanks everyone! I knew someone would know the answer. I looked up the bus schedules for ALSA and Monbus and found a good connection. My friend is all set for tomorrow. Thanks Falcon for providing the location of the bus station.
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