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I walked both the Camino Francés and the Camino del Norte in Chaco Zs and merino wool ultralight socks. I have worn Chacos for about 20 years, including during my training for the 2 Caminos. I have also worn them for most of the hiking I have done in mountains both here and abroad. They work...
Thank you, Laurie. I’ve read your blogs and have saved many of your replies to this forum, including the coastal alternatives. I appreciate your dedication to sharing your (17?) Camino experiences.
I’m flying into San Sebastián (Donostia) airport Monday morning to begin the Camino del Norte from Irún on Tuesday. It looks like it is possible to walk from the airport to the new albergue, a distance of less than 2 km. Has anyone actually done this? Safe walking conditions? Thank you.
I walked from Burgos to SDC in October 2014. After blisters developed from the wet intereiors of my waterproof trail runners, I switched to my Chaco Z1 sandals and wore them exclusively for the remaining 200+ miles. On cold, wet days I wore ultra thin Smartwool socks. The socks and my feet...
Does anyone know the name of the sporting goods store in Burgos that sells the Altus poncho?
I would like to have one held for me to pick up when I begin my Camino in Burgos in September.
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