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    Changes to the Camino

    Mmmmm....I didn't hear Keith speaking about the Spanish culture...I heard him speaking of pilgrim culture, and it IS important for pilgrims to immerse and adapt respectfully. I think y'all are saying the same thing. It is fair to expect pilgrims to behave respectfully toward the communities...
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    Changes to the Camino

    Hi, Keith: thanks for sharing your experience and your views. I was on the Portuges Central way in March, and had a much less intense experience re: bad behavior...likely because there were many fewer people on the pilgrimage at that time. I also was thrilled to see the Botafumeiro at the...
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    Selfie stick - to bring or not to bring

    I wished for one while walking many times…but not sure I would have been happy carrying it…if small and light enough, yes, especially if solo.
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    Rainy forecast? Too humid for clothes to dry!

    And… In my one experience with a laundromat in Arcade the dryer was about 500° even on the lowest setting.
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    Sun Safety

    Yes, although I did not find the umbrella, and its attachment to my pack, handy at all… Especially with a near constant breeze!
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    Sun Safety

    Just a PSA with supporting evidence: I had only 2ish of 10 days with sunshine, and here’s what I got without gloves, using poles. Lesson: wear lightweight fingerless gloves during peak months along with broad-rimmed hat AND sunscreen.
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    Towel - which size?

    I just did 10 days in hotels and I will pack very differently next time…I took many things I didn’t use…like sleeping bag and puffy coat (even in March). What I DID use was my Rumpl one person blanket (3 times) and my towel and the conditioner I brought. Did not need soap or shampoo, and I will...
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    Towel - which size?

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    Left my favorite fleece somewhere! UPDATE: Found now!

    Yes!! Thank you, TuiTrans!!
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    Porto, March 23, 2023 - Weather?

    Agreed…lightweight, wicking long sleeve over t-shirt has been perfect.
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    Towel - which size?

    About my size - I opt for M S.
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    I begin from Tui march 23

    Hi, Paddy, I’m in Teo now, to SDC tomorrow. Weather has been very moderate, comfortable, a few days rain, nothing dramatic. Not very many pilgrims, plenty of open cafes, albergues, restaurants EXCEPT on Mondays, many closed. All good, nothing significant to report! Have fun! Buen Camino.
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    Porto, March 23, 2023 - Weather?

    I’ve spent the last nine days Porto to Teo, with temps averaging 15-19° and I’ve gotten by consistently with merino leggings, t-shirt and fleece. Haven’t taken my puffer out once. Have been a little warm a few times…feels very moderate, even when wet/rainy.
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    Left my favorite fleece somewhere! UPDATE: Found now!

    Welllll….hold that thought, as it has not yet made its way to me…😔
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    Rainy forecast? Too humid for clothes to dry!

    I did find an open laundromat in Arcade, right on the main drag, Oso Blanco. This was on…Thursday? Last week
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