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    Alert Two reports of agressive dogs just after Oseira

    Luka, you want to suggest to the pilgrim rabies shots if it broke the skin! I don't use FB, I won't go into my rabies story but in the end I was glad I got the shots!
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    Cold nights in summer?

    I have been cold at night in Pamplona, 6/29 and Leon, 7/13 wearing a tee shirt, long sleeve shirt and a fleece in layers. In general a fleece or what is called a down sweeter or vest should be fine. Remember weight!
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    Train Madrid to Leon

    Try Rail Europe, I left out of the Atocha station to Leon around noon on my last Camino.
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    Hiking with a tent

    On my first Camino in 2008 I walked with my brother and we both carried tents. We camped in the rough on a hill top outside of Los Arocs. This was interesting because we came across old foxholes positioned to overlook the town and crossroads, I assumed they were from the civil war. We then...
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    Any suggestions for a technical shirt with the performance of Merino but without the drawbacks?

    Recycled soda bottles, but I had success with these on the Primitivo in 2019 and since. https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-long-sleeved-capilene-cool-trail-shirt/24486.html They also have a short sleeve version which I wear year round.
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    Backpack Pick

    I carry a Osprey Stratos 50, I chose it because the harness is very comfortable. It's features are great, they are a blend of my first two pack. It also works great for all of the different types of hiking I do at home. https://www.rei.com/product/111281/osprey-stratos-50-pack-mens Comfort with...
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    Weather Porto to Santiago

    I use this https://www.sat24.com/en-gb/country/pt and this https://www.windy.com/-Satellite-satellite?satellite,39.229,-22.816,5 As well as AccuWeather! The trend looks like showers for the next week, the fetch is from the WSW with moisture feeding in from post topical storm Tammy.
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    Starting in Valenca and getting a first stamp at Porto Cathedral

    For pilgrims in the U.S. the Basilica of St Augustine is now a official starting point. https://www.staugustine.com/story/lifestyle/faith/2022/09/12/cathedral-basilica-st-augustine-florida-serve-entry-point-pilgrimage/7988929001/
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    Walking after arthroscopic knee surgery

    Two months after the third scope and the last of the meniscus in my right knee I walked from SJPD to Santiago. Since then I have completed the Portuguese from Porto and the Primitivo. My left knee is more of a problem since it is simply worn out, but I am still going. I also carried a neoprene...
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    To take a tent or not to take

    I carried a solo tent in 2008 and used it twice. Afterwards I never carried the weight again. I still carry a sleeping pad that only weigh's12 oz.'s which is just a thing I can't seem to drop. I am planning the VdlP and will carry a light weight emergency bivy. Buen Camino.
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    SdeC to Padron: A Day Trip

    See the attached brochure. There is also a certificate you can print out and fill out if you visit all of the landmarks. Enjoy
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    Chef Jose Andres

    Saw this today. https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/23/travel/jose-andres-spanish-food-paella-wellness-cec/index.html
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    Too Much Time!

    The same thing happened to my in 2017! I rented a car at the airport and drove to both Finisterre and Muxia then spent a night in Finisterre.
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    Fleece in Pamplona and beyond

    I would keep it unless you have other options. I froze in Leon and Pamplona in July of 2011 and was very glad I had my fleece. Layers as the saying goes.
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    Wise Pilgrim app

    I used the Wise Pilgrim app with the map downloaded. I wondered off the track in the dark several time. It came in very handy in some of the towns as well. I used it on the Primitivo. and I am sure it will be a wonder on the Portuguese.
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