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LLowtide posted the thread Positive experience at pilgrim office in Santiago de Compostela – The Destination.I just completed the Camino Fracis. I got to the pilgrim office in time to get my compesela, and had a very positive experience there. I dedicated my camino to a close cousin who recently passed away, and I was unable to attend his funeral. I...
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LLowtide replied to the thread Cancelling Camino - Soliciting Advice.Lots of advice, here's my 2 cents worth. Go for it, if after a couple of days, you are struggling, consider luggage transfer. If that doesn't work, hop on the bus/train and take a day off. Don't cancel, use it as a test/learning experience. Enjoy
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LLowtide replied to the thread When should I stop training?.I will be 72 this year, did my first camino as a 70th birthday 'doing something special' and am on my 4th camino. I have to remind myself how lucky I am to be able to do this. On my first camino, I was feeling a bit tired and sore when I met a...
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LLowtide replied to the thread When should I stop training?.I try to walk early in the morning with my pack, about 2 hours. Then carry on my normal day and at some point take a second hike of about an hour without my pack. My flight and train to get to my start point take a couple of days, so those are my...
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LLowtide replied to the thread Tips for first Camino.Hello, I did the same route as my first camino. I flew into Porto, arriving mid afternoon, so I walked from the airport, which is on the central route, about 10 or 12 kilos and stayed in Laburge. In the morning I walked the short distance to the...
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LLowtide replied to the thread Pocket coin pouch for those EU coins?.I have two small leather pouches, the larger one I carry my id's, large bills and cards, no coins. It has a ring on it and I attach it inside my Fanny pack. The second smaller one I carry in my pants pocket with all the coins and only enough...
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LLowtide replied to the thread Walking Poles.Hello, I like to collapse my poles when I get close to my accommodation and attach them to my pack. That way they don't get left behind or mistakingly taken, I get to keep them with me at my bunk on my pack! Enjoy 😉
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LLowtide replied to the thread Questions to ask about shoes.There are some extensive threads on fitting footwear. I have walked in many different ones and found the trsil runners best for me. They have good cushion reasonable support and are light. I have high arches and don't wear any special insoles. I...
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LLowtide replied to the thread newbie seeking advice Camino Primitivo.Hello, I have walked both caminos in the last 18 months. They are both safe to walk alone and easy to navigate and not get lost. The primetivo has a lot more elevation changes, but good services and special views. Lugo is a special place to...
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LLowtide replied to the thread Suggestions from Lisbon.Hello, I have done porto to Santiago in September and found the weather to be very nice for walking. If you like the ocean scenery I recommend doing porto to Vigo. Doable in 7 days with excellent transportation at both places. I have also done...
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