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    Non gortex hiking boots

    Merrill Moab Ventilator. Two caminos with these and no foot problems at all. They are inexpensive, too.
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    Experience with Plantar Fasciitis

    I've had several "attacks" of this over the years. It's never pleasant and doesn't just disappear in a day or two. Lindsay53 gives excellent advice. Add one more: lose weight.
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    Rain jacket recommendations

    I use an Altus and like it very much.
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    Amount of euros

    1000. Cash is king on the Camino.
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    Favourite Socks

    Thorlo LTH or LTHMX (low cuts for less weight). Never a blister and they wear like iron. I think socks are at least as important as the shoes. Wrightsocks are a good second choice.
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    How far do most typically walk before resting?

    About every two hours.
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    Hiking shoes recommendations

    Merrell Moab Ventilator
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    Best Blister Prevention Method - Vote!

    Before walking grease feet with Neosporin (a Vaseline-like material but with anti-bacterial additive) .
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    El Burgo Ranero to Reliegos

    Try the old Roman road referred to above. After leaving Sahugan, cut north at Calzada del Coto and then walk the old road to Calzadilla de los Hermanillos. Very few pilgrims take this route. Much better and much more scenic than walking next to the A231. There is an Albergue and also a small...
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    Vaseline - Is it an Essential Item to Pack?

    I like Neosporin rather than Vaseline. Get the greasy type rather than creme type. Comes in a couple of tube sizes, a medium size being plenty for a Camino. Use on all the aforementioned applications, including foot lube. Seems to aid in healing up blisters, too.
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    Calm Down

    This is an excellent post with very sage advice. The old saying don't sweat the small stuff because it's all small stuff really applies to Caminos. The "anxiety" curve disappears after the first Camino. After the first one you can pack up and be on a plane to Madrid in but a few hours, worry free.
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    Airport bus to SdC Airport: buy ticket beforehand?

    I just returned from Santiago last week after walking the CP. A very convenient place to catch the airport bus is Plaza Galicia. A schedule is posted there and it is very easy to find. As I remember there are busses every half hour. The cost is 3 Euros, pay on the bus.
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