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    Sandals vs. flip flops.

    A second for Oofoos! Love them. Super comfy & weigh only 8.5 oz. They saved me after a really bad case of plantar fasciitis. They are my after walking/around-town shoe on the Camino (they look fantastic w/ my toe socks! 🤪) & at home I wear them around the house. Given my foot troubles in...
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    A stupid washing thing..

    I use these from Matador & really like them. No mess and soap dries while inside. Very light-weight. A tad pricey. https://www.matadorequipment.com/collections/toiletry-items-collection/products/flatpak-soap-bar-case
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    Where does the bus stop in Samos, to Sarria?

    I very much agree with DreamWeaver. If you can join a tour, you will be glad you made the time. The inside of the monastery was lovely and the monk who guided us shared lots of interesting background/details. (If you manage to stay overnight in Samos, the evening mass was a highlight among the...
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    That recipe - which one is yours?

    So many delicious memories!!! I'm getting hungry just reading this thread! Caldo Gallego is a favorite -- especially now that the weather has turned frosty! After trying several recipes, I found one on La Tienda's website that I particularly like & has been well-received by the fam, my local...
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    Ferrol to Neda. . . Pedestrian walkway alongside the train-track causeway?

    Thanks for taking the time to share these details!
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    Santarem or Tomar for a Rest Day

    I walked from Lisbon to Fatima. (Stages: Lisbon, Alpriate, Via Franca de Xira, Azambaja, Santarem, Amiais de Baixo, Fatima - some long stretches but a wonderful experience.) Once in Fatima we hired MyDayTrip.com to drive us from Fatima to Tomar/Batalha/Alcobaca for some whirlwind...
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    Santarem or Tomar for a Rest Day

    Another vote for Tomar for a rest day. I only had a few hours when I visited and wished I'd had more time. Same highlights mentioned previously. That said I really enjoyed my afternoon/evening in Santarem when I walked the Lisbon-Fatima route (2019): especially wandering around the historic...
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    Day pack

    I am very pleased with my Matador Freefly 16L . It's been my go-to daypack for years. On the Camino, I found it to be a good size for around town and very comfortable when I needed to send my pack ahead. Weighs in at 6.7oz, durable, weatherproof, chest strap, loops for hiking poles. Packs into...
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    Accommodations in El Acebo de San Miguel

    This fall I had planned to stay at La Rosa del Agua in El Acebo based on good reviews. Out of concern of being caught w/o a bed in the small town, I made a reservation and even pre-paid for it. Unfortunately, two days before my arrival they sent an email cancelling my pre-paid reservation w/o...
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    Last 100km places with pools?

    I had an absolutely wonderful stay at Pension Ribadiso, off-stage in Ribadiso da Baixo - roughly 3 mi after Boente & 1.5 mi before Arzua. It is directly on the Camino and had a lovely backyard with a pool (even open in Oct). It was an unexpected oasis. They also had ample laundry lines &...
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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Spain health website

    Has anyone found confirmation re: covid booster validity dates? My booster's 270th day is on the day I travel to Spain ... I can't find anything on the website re: booster expirations (just that the first two doses do expire @ 270 days). I'd rather not get another booster now if I can avoid...

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