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I wore armaskin on walking my first camino almost 2 yrs ago, no blisters, they didn't smell and kept my feet dry especially when you compare to regular socks. They wash easy and dry quickly. I also wear them at home when i purchase a new pair of shoes to help break them in, they work a treat for...
I am one of those 'Sarria' pilgrims, walked for the first time last year in Oct. Just as people complain about the Sarria section being full of tourists or locals, I came across many of the 'Camino Police' preaching what is the right and wrong way to travel the camino. Whenever they were near I...
I use a travel money card from my bank when i travel. Its like a modern day version of travellers cheques. You can load up to 13 currencies on it (i have only ever needed 3 at a time) and switch the default currency when you need to). The benefit of this is you only ever get charged a one time...
Hi there
After walking my first short Camino last October from Sarria, I am now obsessed with planning my next one, hoping to walk the CF from SJPDP in oct 2018. Even though I only walked a short slice, i can't get it out of my mind and most importantly my heart ❤️. It was the best 9 days of my...
That's the exact shop I was going to suggest, Rúa das Casas Reais, 23. It sort of looks like a hardware shop from the street. I was there in October last year when a friend purchased a beautiful brass shell door knocker, another lovely use for the shell symbol. She loved the idea of the Camino...
Hi Gordo
I walked Sarria to Santiago last October, on my very first day walking I came across a musician playing the bagpipes in the middle of nowhere, he was busking along the path. It was so glorious to hear the traditional music travelling across the green meandering landscape. I think no...
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