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    Poles at Santiago airport with Ryan air

    Morning all When I came through Santiago airport last year we were able to load hiking poles in the hold free of charge with Ryan Air . Has anyone used them recently and is this policy still in place . Thanks Mick
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    Train - London to Santiago

    Hi. - has anyone taken the train from London to Santiago - my son is scared of flying - so this looks the best option (or drive via Ferry) From what I can see the route looks to be: * London Paris * Paris Madrid * Madrid - Santiago Thoughts welcome. ta MIck
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    Hiking skirts ... For men

    Reading a blog recently - one of the hikers was talking about his use of mens hiking skirts. When he listed the advantages they seemed really interesting. I wonder if any men on the forum have used these (and I am conscious that a Kilt may fall into the category) With a SJPP start next week...
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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Positive Covid test

    Can anyone tell me what happens if we test positive in Santiago before flying home Is it simply a case of self isolating at a hotel and then a retest at a later date ? cheers Mick
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    Sarria to Santiago -

    Hi I am due to be walking the last 100km net week - i wondered if anyone else is doing it at the moment - and how it is under Covid ?> Cheers Mick
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    Bus - Logrono to Bilbao

    Hi I will need to get a bus from Logrono to Bilbao to hit a flight departure time - anyone know what the service is like ? And possible recommended bus company thanks in anticipation mick
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    Marine advice on Blisters

    As a newbie - I got the sense that a lot of people (a) used vaseline on their feet to prevent blisters and (b) advised not pricking a blister if it does appear. Talking with an ex marine this morning - (he used to walk with 52kg !!!) - they used to (a) use talcum powder on their feet as opposed...
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    Walking in September

    Hi all - just negotiating diary time with the wife so i can take two weeks for the Portuguese route. Im looking at mid sept - not sure on coastal or inland yet. Has anyone done that period and have any thoughts or tips? Thanks in advance Mick
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    Sleeping in the hostels

    This trip is my first so I have played safe and used hotels. I would like to try the hostels - but have seen a few comments about people not sleeping well after being disturbed by others in the night. I wonder what the general experience is. Do people get a decent nights sleep in the...
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    average daily distance

    We are coming out to start the Camino next year. But as to be expected - there are a range of norms on this site for the daily distance walked. I wondered do many people plan to walk a rough 30km day? Cheers Mick

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