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    Do's and don'ts in the albergue?

    I agree, some need to be more civilised.
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    Walking Boots Vs. Trail Runners

    Not the same Brand of shoe dose fit everyone. Believe it or not. Adidas are good for some , mérell are for others viceversa. Find the appropriate shoe for yourself and forget recommendations. Some recomend whisky as best drink, others water, vodka, wine or beer who is right? Which is the best...
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    How do people 60-and-over plan their Camino?

    Congratulations movinmaggie ! Almost more than two years since our last note just before your first FC. Going for Primitivo this year! I wish you all the best and a wonderful Camino. Ps. My mention about one of the Camino Mysteries at the time....has worked for you , my God... you look much...
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    My mentoring truism: a fool and his money are easily parted.

    13.75€ Toll for every kilometre,..... Through next 120kms! An expensive highway, Hey? There is an old Spanish movie (Comedy) called ....Camino de Santiago... The movie shows the peculiar businesses established on and around the Camino!! A Spanish saying : without Daft, Smart wouldn't exist or...
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    The Tau Cross of Saint Anthony

    It is amazing how, the letter Tau, TÅ as well as number 99 are repeated in Various religions and beliefs. Tau as a symbol was related to Templars as well, and up to certain point one of many accusation causes to their Gnostic practices! For example, 99 are the names of "Allah" in Islam, طاهر ...
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    Getting things off my chest post Camino Frances

    Such a Sweet and Romantic Story. @Buz Radican , I hope you could tell us How did you find her! A great challenge in those days. Best
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    With a heavy heart

    ¡Ultreia Peregrina! ... y Buen Camino !
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    How do people 60-and-over plan their Camino?

    movingmaggie, You don't look you are in or close to your 80's! Your photo shows a lady around her late 50's or early 60's. I am 30 years old with 30 years of experience in being 30! And you look almost at my age or even younger. After, almost 800kms of walking, on your "Cumpleaños" you will...
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    Feeling overwhelmed

    A 45 + 10L pack should be ok, if you don't insist in filling it up! The most important issue is that, you feel comfortable with it. 8 kilos without water, it is alright. Bearing in mind almost 1,9 kilos would be the weight of the back pack, therefore you should be fine and great decision and...
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    Feeling overwhelmed

    Nicolette, this is great! Do you have the answers to your questions? Or you have ended up having more questions now? OK, I believe these are The answers you need as a short list: Goretex, shoes YES it is a must in October even if it is for one day! Wet shoes can ruin your day. You need a very...
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    My Equipment list for the Camino May/ June 2016

    Just another piece of humour as reflexion: Remember most people fill their pack with their fears! That's why their packs, are, so heavy and so big. Fear of being cold, being hot, getting wet, having no pillows, not being able to dry themselves after a shower, having 20 blisters and 4...
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    Have any women bought a man's backpack? (I did, and now I'm not sure!)

    Thank you VSB, glad to hear, that she truly might have existed! Not seeing her anywhere around during several stages, I was almost convinced that, she could have been....product of my imagination. No need for names, just mentioned, I saw a lady ahead of me, carrying a Talon 33 Black and it...
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    Advice needed for first-time camino

    Hi Liina, There are easy solutions to easy problems! Say your shoes get wet, on the way to your Albergue, stop at any bar in any village and ask them for yesterday's newspapers, you will get them for free. Once you are in your Albergue you can remove the insoles or if they are not that damp...
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    Have any women bought a man's backpack? (I did, and now I'm not sure!)

    Strange you mention this, there was a lady ahead of me just leaving Mañeru with a Talon 33 Black. I was behind and did not see her face, but the pack looked fantastic on her. It seemed to me like a fashion Parade, she moved elegant and the pack in harmony.
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    Advice needed for first-time camino

    It is too late to change your shoes, if you have already walked in them and are tuned and adapted. Sandals are excellent idea and necessary. Take 3 pairs of socks with cool max fast drying material blister free types you will be alright Take or by locally blister repair kits!!! Just in case...
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