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    Blister-free socks - or your money back!

    OK, you all convinced me. I'm gonna order some. :D
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    Hiking Shoes, or Hiking Boots?

    I just recently decided on my next Camino. Gonna walk from Porto to Santiago early April next year. I did a test drive this year. From Santiago to Finisterre and although it was only a four day hike, I got huge blisters, mostly on my little toes. As some of you might remember, I had a big...
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    Class of 2011 Camino Portugese

    Hi, I'm gonna start from Porto 3 April next year. Haven't decided exactly what route to take yet, (coast or not), but I need to be back in Porto two weeks later.
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    Another Backpack recommendation request

    Sillydoll can I ask you. Would it be possible to attach the chest pouch on the backpack instead? I'm not to found of carrying a chest pouch but I would like the extra space :) Is it possible to wear it in any other way?
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    Only one week to go and my new shoes gave me big blisters

    Thought I should tell you all how it went Thank you all for your help. I've been back for a while and thought I should update you on how things went :D In the end I went with my Ecco shoes. Even though I tried hard, I wasn't able to find a good pair of boots in time. Since this was only...
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    Raincoat-Poncho

    I just have to say that the Altus was great. I didn't use it for more than an hour but it was really poring. Next time I think I'm gonna add some gators too.
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    Four days Santaigo to Finisterre. Suggested stops?

    I thought about continuing to Corcubion after Cée but it was getting late and my feat were really hurting.
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    Four days Santaigo to Finisterre. Suggested stops?

    I just did the Santiago to Finisterre route in four days. Santiago - Negreira Negreira - Santa Mariña Santa Mariña - Cee Cee - Finisterre In Santa Mariña I stayed at a private lodging at one of the bars. They had 10 beds. Two bunk beds on the lower floor and 6 regular beds one floor up. It...
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    Getting the credential in Santiago for the Camino to Finiste

    I'm done with my little trip and I just have to say that you can buy your credential at the pilgrims pffice in Santiago. I did it and I'm lucky I did, cause when I came to the Negreira albergue it clearly said that you needed to have a credential with you. They did NOT sell any. Don't know if...
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    Raincoat-Poncho

    Really? Mine only goes to the knees, and I'm only 1.65 cm (I think that is 5'4")
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    Only one week to go and my new shoes gave me big blisters

    I've looked for those, but I'm not sure which one you're referring too. Is there a model nr or something? I could look at Foot Locker and see if they have them.
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    Only one week to go and my new shoes gave me big blisters

    I'm thinking of skipping boots all togheter now. As I wrote before, the Hagwags I bought got a bit tight with two socks. Today I exchange the boots for half a size bigger and they are suddenly too big. I can wiggle my toes and they glap at the heels. Why is this shoe buisness so hard ??
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    Lodging in Santiago

    Thanks Cecelia .. I tried calling the hostels mentioned here and what I got recommended by messanges but all where fully booked. I finally found a midrange hotel that looked OK and booked it for my first and last night. I can even leave my bag during the time which solved my question about...
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    Do all refugius on this route have blanket and pillows?

    Perhaps I should,.. hmm, do you still bring travel sheets even if you have a sleeping bag?
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    First Camino - Final word on bed bug spray, permethrin!

    ^ Wow .. all of them?
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