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Why do you need a multitool or pocket knife? I used to always travel with a Swiss Army knife, and even thought about purchasing one when I arrived in Spain for my first Camino. The Camino is pretty darn civilized. If you want meat or cheese...
Did that last spring for my late wife. In a previous posting last year it was advised that you have patience as some of the workers at the Compostela office might not be aware of it. I did as in a previous post, wrote Vicare Pro - with her...
If you have a down vest, that would save you a little weight and pack space. I used a rain shell, down vest, and a Patagonia Better sweater. The kept me warm when it snowed leaving O'Cebriero.
I just don’t feel the supposed width of the Topos. On the Frances I used Vasque boots. Last year for the Portuguese the Vasques were not availabe. I switched to Speed Goat 5s in wide. The toes were not as roomy as expected. They were worn...
The first two weeks or so, before and after Arras, are relatively straightforward and the route is well-defined (though still not without some meandering on the official route!)
You will have no problem finding battlefield cemeteries along the...
In May 2019 I took the bus from Pamplona to SJPDP that leaves around 5:00 pm. It was a nice ride. I enjoyed seeing a number of pilgrims walking at that late hour. Seeing them walking with their backpacks gave me a good feeling for the start of...
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