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    LIVE from the Camino Norte in real time

    The second part of the del Norte is really quiet at the moment. Today I’ve seen only two other pilgrims.
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    A young girl gave me a euro

    Good idea! I will light a candle in Santiago de Compostella for the little girl that made my day.
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    LIVE from the Camino Primitivo or Finishing el Norte

    I’m in Gijón and I decided to finish the Camino del Norte, because of a knee problem. I will come back later to walk the Camino Primitivo.
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    A young girl gave me a euro

    Last Sunday, I walked through Pesués. In one of the streets, a young girl approached me and she gave me a euro while saying something to me in Spanish. I don't speak Spanish and at first I refused to take the money. As she kept insisting I accepted the euro. Was this a friendly gesture or is...
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    Injured knee in Gijón

    Thanks for all the advice! Yesterday, I contacted my health insurance's emergency line. Based on my temporary address, they advised me to visit Hospital Begoña. This morning, I visited this hospital and was helped very well. They took X-rays and there was no damage visible. The doctor suspects...
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    Injured knee in Gijón

    I have now been hiking the Camino del Norte for about two weeks. The first week I started way too fast. I stumbled into Bilbao and since Santander I have been walking with a knee brace. Although the knee brace brings some relief at the beginning of the day, the pain increases during the...
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    Injured. Requesting suggestions for a plan B

    I think we met yesterday when checking into the hostal. Our brief conversation was the deciding factor for me to take two days of rest now. Thanks! I wish you a good recovery. Buen camino!
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    Packing list review - Camino del Norte/Primitivo in June

    Thank you very much for your replies. Really helpful! This weekend I will update my packing list.
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    Packing list review - Camino del Norte/Primitivo in June

    In a week, I will start my (first) camino del Norte and then continue on the Camino Primitivo. While I'm still refining my packing list, I would greatly appreciate your feedback! Backpack Brand Type Weight Quantity Osprey Stratos 34 1359 g 1 Osprey Hydraulics 3L reservoir 308 g 1...
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    Quick drying hiking tshirt help

    I'm a big fan of the Icebreaker Sphere II T-shirts. They are made of 40% Merino wool and 60% Tencel, combining the best of both worlds: odor resistance and a soft, non-itchy, quick drying fabric.
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