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Currently walking through Galicia. Out of Herrerías a couple of days ago and this morning on the way out of Sarria there have been women running a charity scam. Its an old one I think: you are approached to sign a petition and then hassled for 20€ 'donation'. The Guardia Civil are onto them...
Finally finding time to reply to your questions. I'm now in Estella, five days into Spain.
Signage through the part of the Vezelay that I walked was really excellent. Initially I followed the kmz route that I had downloaded from the Dutch Pilgrims Association and imported into maps.me. Worked...
Hi. I started walking at Sainte Foy la Grande a few days ago after a retreat at Village des Pruniers. Haven't met any other pilgrims yet. Stayed at le Moulin de Piis (what a wonderful place!) near La Réole 2 nights ago and was the first this season. In Bazas tonight.
So I'm wondering if there's...
Hi Elisha. I'm a big fan of Merrell Moab GTX mid boots + Injinji Toe socks. I've been wearing them for a few years now since I took up walking again, and during that time I've gone up two sizes! We walked the Larapinta Trail in July and the boots were comfortable, good toe protection and stood...
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