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    Camino Ingles vs the Inca Trail

    Ingles will be a walk in the park for you. I have done both and Inca trail 10x more difficult....
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    OK guys, what underwear?

    Ex officio...dry quickly and the long work well for getting up in the night in albergue
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    Which are the “wilder” (least paved, most rural) Spanish routes?

    Th Olvidado - In my case GPs was pretty important some days ...VERY quiet and remote
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    Which are the “wilder” (least paved, most rural) Spanish routes?

    100%
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    LIVE from the Camino Wise Pilgrim Guide— on the Invierno

    Only 1 bad dog in Villavieja in Sept 2023 for me..it was untethered so I watched and clicked and pointed sticks as he came after I passed him the first time...
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    Albergues in Santiago?

    I like Last Stamp primarily for the location just a few 100 meters of the Cathedral. Must book ahead
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    Say No! to rubber tips on your poles.

    I would offer an alternative - because for me the purpose of the trekking poles is not just to prevent a fall but to take pressure off my 70 year old knees, especially the arthritic one. It is simple, with good sticks and good tips to simply put them on when on asphalt, concrete etc and take...
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    LIVE from the Camino Wise Pilgrim Guide— on the Invierno

    Thanks much. I’m planning on it. In a couple weeks. Buen Camino
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    LIVE from the Camino Wise Pilgrim Guide— on the Invierno

    Thanks for these. Many people at the Albergue there?
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    LIVE from the Camino Wise Pilgrim Guide— on the Invierno

    Starting Invierno on the 4th...will use wise pilgrim...
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    Using Trekking Poles

    I use Leki Carbon and love them...but sticks are like shoes, half is what you get used to...
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    Using Trekking Poles

    I had to bang mine together in a small village on the olvidado for some very mean and loose dogs...but never on any others...Glad I had them then though
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    Using Trekking Poles

    Ditto
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    Madrid Parque de El Retiro or centro accommodations?

    There are many Air BNBs there - have always had good luck
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    Coffee in the Morning?

    I need coffee in the morning - I carry starbucks packages for emergency use only if nothing can be found before the start of the day...It even works in a water bottle if required...
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    Hiking shoes recommendations

    And their W is actually Wide
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    Sleeping in Madrid Airport?

    I slept there on an overnight layover to Malaga. There are playgrounds with semi cushioned ground in some areas - not too bad...with earplugs.
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    Having trouble booking train from Santiago to Madrid Airport

    I booked a train at the end of September, which frankly surprised me that far out. Could just be timing. I have a Renfe account and it was easy.
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    Invierno Accommodation / Services

    Walking in Sept. interested in comments too!
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    A Pobra 2023 - Municipal albergue — open July 2023

    I am actually booked at PP because I heard so many good things about it. And I will stay their to support a consistent pension.

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