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Old Kiwi replied to the thread Is this a thing I can do?.Just get a good pair of trail runners before you start. They will last you way past the length of the Camino. On my last Camino, in 2019, of over 1000 kilometres, my trail runners were less than half worn. I have used them for walking at home... -
Old Kiwi replied to the thread Is 5 days in Finisterre a bad idea?.I arrive in Finistere one day, spend the next day there and then get the bus back to SDC the next morning. That is enough for me.
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Old Kiwi replied to the thread Be careful with phones..Hi Mycroft, I have a very small camera. It has a viewfinder as I cannot see what I am trying to photograph in a screen on the back of a modern camera in daylight. I do not have any other electronic devices.
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Old Kiwi replied to the thread Be careful with phones..Hello Real Pixie, I have 8" x 4" (200 x 100mm) flat zipped pouch. Inside it goes my cash, cash passport card, credential, passport, and insurance details. When full, it is only about 1/2" (12mm) thick. It is on a piece of elastic which goes...
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Old Kiwi replied to the thread Be careful with phones..I have never experienced any of these problems. Simply because I don't have a cellphone. I have never felt the need for one and I get on perfectly well without one. I have done three Caminos and starting a fourth next month, all without phone...
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Old Kiwi replied to the thread Money taken from my Cash Passport! ☹️.Hi Kathymac, I do not know the best time to start there. I personally start about mid June I one started towards the end of May. When starting at these times, the weather seems to be settled. Not as wet as April - May and not as hot as August -...
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Old Kiwi replied to the thread Money taken from my Cash Passport! ☹️.I take a Cash Card with me loaded with the currencies I will be using. I withdraw cash from ATMs, usually those in bank foyers and pay cash for everything. I have never had a problem.
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Old Kiwi replied to the thread Surprised at our test results poncho vs jacket.On my last three Caminos I have used one of those cheap plastic ponchos from a cheap Asian shop that cost $NZ 2.50. That is about 1.25 Euros or $US 1.50. I have had to use it about eight times in both light and heavy rain. It goes over my pack...
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Old Kiwi replied to the thread The Camino will provide?.I live in a medium sized town in New Zealand. I am 80 years old so I have time to spare. The locals say that I am a "professional volunteer" because I volunteer for anything that needs doing in the town This includes helping in Op-Shops, helping...
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