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  1. camino77

    List your pilgrim blog URL Here - we want to read your story

    Hi, this is my blog about the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage experience where I share images, history and insights. http://caminoestrella.com/blog Enjoy, Marc
  2. camino77

    Has anyone tried this (possibly) unique blister prevention?

    I only have best results with deer tallow. Deer tallow is used in clinics for patients who have to lie in bed for 24 h. It helps the skin stay healthy while under constant pressure and lack of oxygen. The only minor con is the weight of deer tallow. It has its weight, but the great benefit makes...
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    Gluten Free on the Camino

    One evening while cooking in the kitchen in Carrión de los Condes (Santa María del Camino) i met a french couple. I offered them some food for cooking, but they friendly rejected. It turned out that the woman had a gluten intolerance. I asked her about the differences and difficulties of walking...
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    Barefoot Camino?

    Years ago in Lugo province i met a swedish pilgrim. He told me the thought of "walking barefoot" was on his mind for some time. So by the time he reached Lugo, he decided to give it a try. His aim was to finish his Camino barefoot. Although he already walked hundreds of km, his soles were not...
  5. camino77

    Dog....or ....no Dog ?

    Once in Rioja i met a pilgrim who was walking the Camino with a german shepard dog. He had been crossing the Pyrenees with his full-grown dog and was positive he will reach Santiago. I had a conversation with him and asked him about the pros and cons walking with a dog. He mentioned two major...
  6. camino77

    Skipping the meseta...

    Every part of the Camino stands for its own and has its meaning. The Meseta can be seen as the essence of the Camino. The emptiness of the Meseta offers little entertainment for our overstimulated senses. This part of the Camino can be a wonderful option to empty yourself and create a new...
  7. camino77

    Water update

    You won't need puritabs or filters. In most villages along the Camino You will be able to find a fountain with drinkable water. There You can refill Your bottle. A 1 liter drinking bottle covers a good distance. Obey 'non-potable' or 'sin purificado' signs in Spain. Tabs are fine and safe...
  8. camino77

    reality about any discimination ?

    I had been walking with korean and japanese pilgrims in the past. They all reported about the warm reception they received on the Camino in general. The majority of pilgrims are open-minded and do have respect especially for the pilgrims who come from far away to walk the Camino. Everywhere in...
  9. camino77

    what time is recomended to start walk in the mornings?

    Ear plugs and eye blinds guarantee sleep and comfort while staying at the albergues. Always have them with me while traveling. Its essential. Great value with minimum weight and volume. Being equipped with such, i won't be disturbed by the early risers. Buen Camino!

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