MauraO

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Member From Mayo, Ireland

Joined: Nov 1, 2015

Last seen: Yesterday at 6:21 AM

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- MauraO reacted to David Tallan's post in the thread Compostela for Santiago - Finisterre - Muxía - Santiago? with Like.
  
  I have never seen the volunteers in the Pilgrim Office check that the pilgrim has visited the tomb in the Cathedral before granting the Compostela.
  
  Jul 28, 2024
- MauraO reacted to Parisian's post in the thread Compostela for Santiago - Finisterre - Muxía - Santiago? with Like.
  
  Is going from Santiago to Finisterra via Mixta and back on foot considered official Camino? Big thanks. Elin
  
  Jul 28, 2024
- MauraO reacted to sdrn's post in the thread Looking for suggestions where to find an Altus poncho - they are sold out everywhree! with Like.
  
  Looking for any suggestions for where I might purchase a size small Altus poncho. I live in the U.S. and two years ago purchased mine on-line from a shop in Pamploma, and am looking to purchase another one. It seems they are sold out everywhere...
  
  Jul 24, 2024
- MauraO reacted to Luka's post in the thread Being prepared for the rain 🌧️ with Like.
  
  I am in your boat, having walked several Caminos but never in winter. I will be on the Camino in a little over 5 weeks. I did one gear test in hours of Asturian rain. What I learned: my decathlon raincoat didn't keep me completely dry (this...
  
  Jul 24, 2024
- MauraO reacted to t2andreo's post in the thread Being prepared for the rain 🌧️ with Like.
  
  I was going to recommend a hiking poncho (that also covers your rucksack). Then I noticed your planned dates. The great thing about a poncho is that it covers everything, while allowing a maximum ventilation. But, too much ventilation can be a...
  
  Jul 24, 2024
- MauraO reacted to K_Lynn's post in the thread Being prepared for the rain 🌧️ with Like.
  
  I finished Ingles on October 31. It rained every day. I had rain pants and never wore them (my sister did wear hers), it was cool but not too cold and my capri leggings were fine. I would seriously consider a poncho. I had the Decathalon...
  
  Jul 24, 2024
- MauraO reacted to dick bird's post in the thread Being prepared for the rain 🌧️ with Like.
  
  Remember it is not just what you are wearing that needs to stay dry. You need dry clothes to change into when you get to wherever you are staying. Invest in drysacs - waterproof bags (pack covers are useless) to keep the contents of your pack...
  
  Jul 24, 2024
- MauraO reacted to henrythedog's post in the thread Being prepared for the rain 🌧️ with Like.
  
  1. Yes 2. A hat and rain cover for your rucksack 3. Don’t bother; they’re useless 4. No - but you can wear as much, or as little as you like under ‘overtrousers’ My Dutch friends are all 15cm closer to the rain than I am; but your climate is...
  
  Jul 24, 2024
- MauraO reacted to dadaperegrino's post in the thread Being prepared for the rain 🌧️ with Like.
  
  Hi all, I’m going to walk the Camino Ingles in less than a month in Galicia. That means a lot of rain is expected! ☔️ So far I bought the following gear for rain: Jacket Over pants for rain Goretex shoes (I Picked a low shoe because I can’t...
  
  Jul 24, 2024
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