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    Via Francigena Convents & Monasteries

    Colette, I don't know about "not to be missed" as I stumbled across this resource after I walked from Lucca to Rome in 2019. https://www.monasterystays.com/
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    Altus products in forum store?

    Altus "day" pack on Amazon says 2 kilograms (not a backpack) Best part of Altus poncho to me is the zipper!
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    Altus products in forum store?

    Altus day pack 20 L Bought one in Pamplona in 2015, and it's perfect for 365 days...everywhere! Ultralight @ 2 kg
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    Grand Saint Bernard Pass to Etrouble

    Did you get a chance to see/interact with the St. Bernard dogs?
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    Orthotics for Supination

    If you're near a Good Feet store, it doesn't cost anything to book an appointment online and get an evaluation of your issues. My appointment lasted about 1 1/2 hours, so it's not quick in/out. Their process/program includes 3 stages, but eventually I chose only the second one called...
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    Sleeping sac - I'm looking for the lightest

    Not the lightest but I enjoy the zipper feature: ALPS Mountaineering Sleeping Bag Liner
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    Stages from Porto

    I would walk this camino again just to stay at Casa da Fernanda. Book in advance. WhatsApp: +351 914 589 521 Email: fernandarodrigues1970@hotmail.com
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    Injinji socks

    Oh yes, Injinji toe socks are an obligatory for my Caminos!
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    Umbrella for sun and rain - buy good quality (expensive) or just use a cheap one?

    In 2017 I bought this UV Blocker umbrella for the Meseta, and now I wouldn't travel or walk a camino without it. Price is still about the same as what I paid. Came in handy in the 110 degree heat in Sevilla this past July!! However, I have snake belly white skin :-) that is prone to sun...
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    Best albergue in Porto?

    Tattva Design Hostel in Porto was awesome, and the location was excellent. Renamed CATS Porto now.
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    Planning a 14 Day Walking Trip from Lucca to Rome: Accommodation Tips Needed

    John, As long as you do not mind walking without seeing many other pilgrims, your quest to find suitable accommodation will not be a problem. Of course, our experience was pre-coronavirus in spring of 2019, and we made up our own stages since we are retired and had allowed 6 weeks to cover what...
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    Can the Italian section of the VF be done on €35/day without camping?

    50 euros per person...we did not find many pilgrim menus, and often our food/beverage costs were equal to or greater than our lodging.
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    Can the Italian section of the VF be done on €35/day without camping?

    In April and May 2019, a friend and I walked from Lucca to Rome, and we considered it a good (and rare) day to spend less than 50 euros for food and lodging. We stayed in several monasteries and other pilgrim friendly accommodations; it certainly helped to have some one with whom to split the...
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    Umbrellas

    Yes, I have used my UV blocker umbrella in April-May-June in Spain, Portugal, and Italy. Would never walk in heat without it. First used on Mesata 5 years ago. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0076OX57I/?tag=casaivar02-20 sr=8-12
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    Best Camino "tour operator"?

    Another "in between choice" would be a self guided tour company where you walk independently, and the company acts like a security blanket:-) . They provide mapping, book sleeping arrangements and baggage transport if needed. Sloways is a well known one, but I have no experience with them. I am...
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