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    Needing a livestock refresher course

    Our encounters with livestock on the Portuguese were the highlights of my camino! We had the opportunity to see a farmers moving some sheep to a new pasture and it was something that I will always remember. I am speaking as someone who farms and has cattle, sheep, pigs, and chickens. I just...
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    Bottle vs Bladder

    That is such a great idea! Thank you!
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    Bottle vs Bladder

    Brilliant! I used a bottle and my partner used a bladder and neither of us were truly happy with our choices. I was carrying less water and had to fuss to get it out of the side pocket of my bag when I wanted a drink and he couldn't see the bladder in his bag to know when he was running low...
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    Clothing packing!

    Yes! This happened to me. I didn't bring any poles and opted not to buy some when we were in Porto. I realized when we got to Viana do Castelo that I desperately needed poles (we were doing the coastal route). However, we checked everywhere in Viana do Castelo and every town after for...
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    Altra Lone Peak 4 Trail-Running Shoes?

    I wore the Lone Peaks on the Portuguese coastal route last year and wished I had chosen a different Altra with more support. I have a Mortons neuroma and so the wide toe box etc worked perfectly but they needed more support.
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    Special people (not) preparing for the CP

    We stayed at Villa Idalina in Seixas just a few nights ago and it was wonderful!
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    Equipment for Chubby Girls (perhaps an ongoing guide)

    I agree about the slip shorts from Jockey! I got the Columbia Freezer III dress and I didn't want my thighs to be rubbing together so I wear the shorts under it. I sewed a pocket onto the thigh of the shorts so I have a spot for my phone. And I agree with Old Navy! My favorite yoga pants came...
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    Portugues : Best guide book

    I am in the process of planning our coastal route starting in Porto and I have bought several books including the 2018 Brierley. The book that I have found most helpful in the way it is formatted and the information it provides is the Village to Village map guide: Camino Portugues...

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