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    San Millan de la Cogolla

    Here, the exact story https://findpenguins.com/1ooyf9lg96j6p/footprint/6488b008d0bd23-28087118
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    San Millan de la Cogolla

    Yes! Walk it. See my trip here www.findpenguins.com/stevebroyles I loved the Camino Real to San Millan. Start in Nájera along the red cliffs, then wind through beautiful vinyards until you follow a river up-valley to San Millán. It was maybe my favorite part of the Camino so far. The way...
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    Cyclists

    1 car per 30 minutes on a 2 lane.... Is empty. If they prefer the senda, great! But don't become the menace that you fear.
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    Cyclists

    After some interesting behaviour today en route to El Burgo Ranero.... If there is an asphalt road <2 meters from the Camino path, perhaps cyclists could/should use that. We had several moments today when I wondered "why aren't they using the empty road?" It is better for all...
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    Stage/off-stage

    "off stage" tend to be quieter and can be eaiser to find lodging "On stage" tend to have more options, a wider variety of foods, more impressive attractions, and grocery/farmacia/etc resources Both have their charms/benefits
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    Cyclists

    I'd recommend researching basic bike/hiker etiquette. There are many articles online related to mtn bike/hiker interactions. #1 is *slow down* when passing. Riding past people slowly is an order of magnitude safer for everyone. By slow, I mean... Under 5mph. S L O W. Unless you can be...
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    8 days in, thoughts on gear

    My training didn't emphasize air-dry speed for laundry, no. Also didn't focus on the best way to carry euro coins... Among various other things.
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    8 days in, thoughts on gear

    I've only done a bit more than a week, but here are some things I wish I'd seen while prepping: 1) briefs. I prefer boxer briefs at home, but after talking to some ladies in my camino family about underwear..... I grabbed a pair of briefs at decathlon in Pamplona. They are lighter and dry...
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    Smart Packing and Unexpected Backpack Items

    Sun sleeves. I have a pair from cycling and they're an excellent way to make a tshirt just a little warmer and/or to keep the sun off of your arms (oddly, they feel cooler vs. no sleeves) I haven't weighed them but they weigh less than my underwear or socks. Very lightweight.
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    Bayonne? San Sebastian? Other? where to spend a day

    Fwiw, I chose Bayonne and loved it. Good food, cute town, and a very patient waitress who suffered through my atrocious french.
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    Should I bring a sleeping bag

    I'm 9 days in. I brought a 500g (1 lb) down bag. I have used it once or twice and could have used an albergue blanket instead. I also could have used my jacket as a mediocre blanket. I tend to sleep cool but the albergues have all been ~70° at night, so far. I do have a silk liner, highly...
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    Easy ways to share Camino updates with family?

    This thread has been great. I signed up to find penguins www.FindPenguins.com/stevebroyles The ability to use a custom URL is a nice addition. I'm still figuring out the best way to post... Using my pre-Camino travel as a testbed. So far it feels easy and fairly intuitive.
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    Easy ways to share Camino updates with family?

    I plan to make a "Shared Album" on google photos and invite the people who want to follow. You can share pictures and also can make comments
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    Drain stopper?

    A lightweight "drybag" can work wonders as a clothing washer. Add clothes, add detergent, add some water to get everything damp (doesn't have to be soaking wet) then you can close the bag and mash it all together for a while (but your hands stay dry) Let it soak for 15 minutes then mash some...
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    Doing the Backstroke on the CF

    If it is very wet, an umbrella can make a huge difference. Buen camino!
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