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  1. Latecomer

    Altra trail shoes versus hiking shoes

    I put 838+ miles plus on my new ALTRA Men's Superior 3.5 doing SJPDP to Finistere, and part of the Portuguese. No blisters, I love these shoes, but the inside of the heel was wearing out before Santiago (so I added some duct tape). I highly recommend Superfeet insoles (I used Green). These...
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    first time independent planning

    Hi Mary, Rob at Robscamino YouTube site has a playlist of multiple videos on topic. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSU4euF3n3H-xhlN8ynoPq4QQf9yemlJj If you are inclined, subscribe to Rob's channel, he is getting very close to 5,000 subcribers. Some people like to plan (or research) a lot...
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    Headlamp question

    I used this 4 years ago on the CF. amazon.com/gp/product/B01DNDMSLY/ I liked it a lot. " 5 Light Modes - 3 Levels of white light brightness (High/Low/Strobe) and two modes of red light (stay on/flash) illuminate up to 150ft away with the 150 lumen LEDs... Compatible with any USB port and...
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    Via del la Plata in early Sept - who else will be there.

    I agree that it can get a lot colder from about Salamanca.. In 2015, left Sevilla about September 6, some of the days were very hot. By October 2, around Rionegro del Puente, it was very cold in morning (for a weather wimpy Californian). I bought a cheap watch cap and pair of gloves. That said...
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    On this date in October...

    October 22, 2018 Decision time..Muxía or Finisterre? Finisterre won. Walked Lago to Cee (Stayed at Hotel La Marina had a very good 10€ Menú del día) ¡Buen Camino!
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    Would it be worth it to photograph the whole Camino Frances

    Hi Todd/Tman, I imagine that you have stumbled across John Sikora's beautiful videos of the Camino Francés . Adding still images to the body of knowledge would certainly be of value to some people. I don't have have a television, and would definitely be inclined to scroll through 16,000...
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    Anyone know what these are??

    Now you can actually own your own (NFT).. https://mintable.app/Art/item/Horreo-Galicia/VDMPgdSrTvF2DYq ¡Buen Camino!
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    SIM card advice

    The least expensive alternative is probably just buy a local SIM card once you are on the ground. Companies like ~simoptions.com~ tend to have high mark-ups (and no shops should you have issues). The only real disadvantages of buying a local SIMs which come to mind are that you won't know your...
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    Credencial - Filling out the first page information

    I am 99% certain that we crossed paths multiple times! I have photos of you at the communal dinner at Albergue A Reboleira in Fonfria, the pizza place in Portomarin, and the 100km marker. We also ran into each other on the bus back from Finisterre. After the bus station in Santiago, I went...
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    Roncesvalles

    I had the Menú del día at Casa Sabina. I had a Bacalao starter, a lamb stew, and an attractive dessert. It included an acceptable bottle of Tempranillo for about 12 Euros (in 2018). I enjoyed it a lot and by eating midday there was no conflict with the Pilgrim's Mass. ¡Buen Camino!
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    Stupid question about the boat ride

    Hi Linda, When I took the dinghy (in October 2018) the crew seemed committed to the environment and making the (cold) journey interesting and comfortable. They were very helpful loading bikes for some cyclists who joined part way. You will be fine. ¡Buen Camino!
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    Garden Restaurants on CF?

    The lunch had at Hostal Alberguería Del Camino was great!
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    On this date in October...

    October 27, 2018... Final day of the Variante Espiritual (of the Portuguese Route). Took the 9 am boat from Vila Nova de Arousa to Pontecessures (about 16km). The boat ride was cold but it was interesting to see the mussel harvesting and sites along the way. 5 cyclists (and their bikes)...
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    On this date in October...

    Same Marias, different outfits (years).. https://caminoways.com/camino-culture-story-marias mariashttps://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/As_Duas_Marias http://tm.santiagodecompostela.gal/en/map/as-duas-marias ¡Buen Camino!
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    On this date in October...

    October 16, 2018 on the Camino Frances After leaving early from Lavacolla, I arrived in Santiago about 9 am. Got my compostela and certificate of distance without waiting. To kill some time, I went to Parque de La Alameda to see my girlfriend Maria. Attended the Pilgrim’s Mass. Checked in to my...
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    On this date in October...

    October 12, 2015 on the Via de la Plata After leaving early from Ourense, we deviated from the path indicated in the tracks that I had loaded into Maps.me because we saw clear and credible arrows and other pilgrims turning. We continued up a long and step hill and were happy to hit a plateau...
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    On this date in October...

    October 9, 2018 on the Camino Francés...Short day from Place Villafranca del Bierzo to Trabadelo (because I wanted to stay at Casa Susi), I walked the scenic alternative up the hill to near Pradela. It was a fairly demanding walk but had great views. Susi and Casa Susi are great – I was first...
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    On this date in October...

    On the VDLP October 2, 2015 had what was definitely one of my best Pilgrim's meals of the trip at Me Gusta Comer in Rionegro del Puente. ¡Buen Camino!
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    On this date in September...

    On 28 September, 2018 ... After a short walking day (about 18km) from Albergue La Finca Place in Población de Campos (an excellent forum recommendation from Trecile), I arrived at Albergue Espíritu Santo in Carrión de los Condes a little before sign in time. The nun said I could wait in the...
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    On this date in September...

    Grañón, September 21, 2018. A fun and tasty communal dinner with Pilgrims from France, Spain, Brazil, Canada, Australia, Germany, Italy, Korea, Poland, Venezuela, Lithuania, Russia, and USA. Don't be afraid to stay in Grañón just because you sleep on mats on the floor. It's a great place...

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