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    My flight arrives in Biarritz just before 5 PM.

    I recommend Flixbus or the GoEuro app for a bus schedule. busses run frequently into Spain from Biarritz.
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    Tissue Paper

    I’ll second that!
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    Tissue Paper

    No reason for TP all over trails whether here on the trails in other parts of the world. Put soiled paper in plastic bag. Also panty liners are a great way to go. I guess thee are same women who pee on toilet seats and don’t clean up. Yes it is GROSS!
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    Walking after knee surgery?

    I had a TKRin May 2015 which was bad. Had the revision in another hospital in November 2017. I skied 29 days this last winter, hiked 17;peaks with my novio this summer and am on the. Camino. I had to search for an expert on revisions as it is a very risky surgery and ended up going to the...
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    Gaiters

    That is a personal choice. Used to always wear gaiters but have gotten out of it last couple years. But I have a new pair of shorties waiting for me home-so I’ll be in them again. I just love keeping my socks clean from the sand, gravel, and needles from the trees that get into boots and...
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    LIVE from the Camino Islares to Laredo via coast

    CAUTION!!!!!! I was just through the area and signs are easy..lovely Alberque in Liendo. Easy day to Laredo. BUT do not stop in El Pontarrón.,woman I walked with did. Horrible experience. No one there. No bathroom facil8ties, filthy! Worse night she ever had. I almost stopped but didn’t...
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    Useful item but hard to justify in your pack

    Ah yes a universal sink plug. Keeps me happy with contact lenses. I just bought couple new ones in France-much lighter than ones in USA. Pack towels-have traveled through Nepal, Canada, s America, & USA. Very absorbent and one can wring it dry. Weighs far less than any towels. Wouldn’t...
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    Useful Items from the Dollarstore to take with ? On a budget

    Don’t skimp on rainwear. In a downpour for couple of days you need gear to hold up. Get Gortex. Pricey but will last. Get the Pak Towel in sports store or the chami from an auto store. Definitely a Swiss Army knife. Mine is always with me home or away next. Buen Camino. Orford Girl.
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    Poles don't fit in checked luggage!

    Hello, if the poles go down, you should be able to take them apart my come apart in 3 pieces. Check them out.
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    Used wise pilgrim guide?

    When are you going. I’m heading to Castro urdiales tomorrow and back to Bilbos on Friday. I have a copy but don’t know how we could connect. Orford Girl
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    Walking Down Hills

    Also very small steps using your full foot. Turn around and step backwards if necessary.
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    Walking Down Hills

    Keep knees bent and stay forward (ie skiing). Use poles to your advantage. Buen Camino
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    A week of wine and a week of walking

    Hello Arnica, I'd love to have an idea of your contacts to learn about the wine. I'm very familiar with France wines and the different areas but know nothing about the Spanish wines. I've been getting to know and taste them and they are another love. Where in Canada. I'll be Toronto area end...
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    Permission

    There are no 'must dos' or 'right way'. Every morning is beautiful and one should follow his/her nose and enjoy all the sights, sounds, and smells around. You are fortunate to be out there and traveling the camino in the manner one choses. Be thankful and spread joy. I can not wait until I...
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    Starting Camino del Norte in two days. Advice needed

    Yes yes yes to the poles. They do save your knees. Once with really wet slippery cobblestones, I don't thinkI could have negotiated the path without them. Ill be starting again at Castro-Urdiales on 18 Sept and who knows how far the trip will go as I unfortunately have very little time. It...
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    1 week camino del norte - which part??

    I did as far as Castro Urdiales. I will start there again in a couple of weeks. The walk from Bilbao is a beautiful walk. Been Camino. Orford Girl
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    Flight home to UK advice.

    You might check from Bilbao. You can not fill in these numbers on customs - only when you there and returning. Buen camino.
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    10 things you NEED to bring on the Camino de Santiago!

    Thank you Sam. This is almost my exact list - I used Max Freeze never hearing about Voltaren. I shall be on the lookout for it. Buen Camino. I hope to be on the Norte again in September.
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    Where in Bilbao - Donde en Bilbao

    There is a large bus station in Bilboa. You can store luggage there too. Determine where you want to start and there is a bus to take you to that destination. There charge is reasonable. There are also trains. I just got various apps on my iPhone and that was all I used. I did have an app...
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    Where in Bilbao - Donde en Bilbao

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