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In that you can walk 10 miles easily, this will not be difficult for you. Take care of your feet since it sounds like you are prone to blisters. Rub your feet well with vaseline before putting your socks on each morning. If you feel a hot spot, add more vaseline. Buy Compeed just in case you...
I am hosting a group of Rotarians on Saturday for a pilgrim's meal. The menu will include appetizers: octopus, Spanish cheese, potato tortilla, scallops; salad with everything except the kitchen sink including tuna; lentil soup with Chorizo; chicken dish; Santiago tart; and Rioja wines.
Being from the U.S. and realizing that we may face obstacles upon arriving in Europe, could we agree to say where we are from when posting a question or a report on a day's progress? This would be very helpful
I am from the U.S. My husband and I really want to walk the Cotswold Way in England. We were advised by a tourism company there to delay our plans until '22. U.S. travelers must quarantine for 10 days after arriving. Where are you from and what restrictions did you face? Thank you.
No, I have a hat with vents and a wide brim that does the protection. On the Ingles in '19, I had to shield my face with a bandana on the way to Bruma.
I walk primarily in a very broken in pair of Hoka Ones. Halfway through the walk, I change to a very good walking sandal. Once in Santiago, I leave my Hokas behind after a traditional photo op on the steps of the cathedral with my shoes showing on the pillar.
We walked from Lisbon in 2017 after doing the CF in 2016. In Porto, we skipped over the coastal route and were very glad we did. Walking on the boardwalk was badly needed after days of walking on the 4x4 cobblestones. The Portuguese route is very different but you will still enjoy it. The...
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