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  1. J

    Should I bring my own Mercado bag?

    It can be useful. I had a nice one from Decathalon that took less space than a standard plastic shopping bag.
  2. J

    Crazy things people do in the last 100 km

    On my first Camino I walked 58km into Santiago. It wasn’t bad, I was 49 and needed the rest afterwards. In October I met a young man who walked 65Km to santiago after 55km the day before. That’s a bit much. But the craziest thing is the guy who miked the Frances with a chicken on the back of...
  3. J

    Santiago to Gibraltar/La Linea

    I flew direct to Malaga on Ryan Air. Bus from there.
  4. J

    Spanish holiday?

    We just walked into Leon and expecting to arrive in Santiago Oct 10-12. I hear there is a big Spanish holiday so a little concerned about traffic from Sarria and accommodations in Santiago. Anyone with direct experience of this time of year? Thanks.
  5. J

    Goretex shoes?

    Definitely. They stay drier when needed and also breathe. I wore gortex mid-rise boots until late June.
  6. J

    Using Trekking Poles

    Go on you tube and search how to use Nordic walking poles. Lots there.
  7. J

    Using Trekking Poles

    I had some real Camino veterans show me how to properly use poles. They actually increase my speed by about 10%. But like you I see most people carrying them out in front. Check videos! They are hugely beneficial for hills.
  8. J

    Clothing Theft/Loss/ Misappropriation on the Camino

    I did have a shirt and pair of shorts stolen on day 28 of 30 on the Camino. I would say it is rare but not unheard of. Just to be clear I wasn’t the only one on that day in that albergue; it wasn’t a case of mistaken clothing. I would not worry about diaper pins or anything like that. If...
  9. J

    2023: hospitalero shortage

    Same question. I am ready to go on my second Camino. I think it would be amazing to stop and help for a few weeks in the middle.
  10. J

    HOKA warning

    Salomon have some great shoes. I used GTX mirrors on my last Camino. They were great I always have a pair.
  11. J

    Bed bug question

    Interesting hack!
  12. J

    Microfiber Bath Towel or something else? (How to get dry)

    I have an oversized microfibre towel I got at a REÍ type store. It dries me well and dries itself quickly. Because it is a nice size it feels like a comfort item and weighs very little.
  13. J

    Rethink HOW and WHEN you walk the Francés - strategies for walking during busy times

    The Camino always provides.
  14. J

    Emilio Estevez interview about the Way re-release

    I selfishly hope you are right.
  15. J

    Compostela requirements clarification please

    I believe that is only if you only do the last 100Km. I did a full 800km with one a day and received my Compostela
  16. J

    When to Arrive at Auberge Orisson?

    I decided to leave last minute and ‘ran’ up the hill in a couple of hours in order to make it by dinner. But I wouldn’t recommend that. Some parts are quite steep.
  17. J

    Special Compostela for pilgrims walking longer distances?

    Cool I’d like to see a few perks like a shorter lineup to get your Compostela maybe priority access to the cathedral or something like that.
  18. J

    Safety for pre-dawn starts on the Camino Frances

    Yes please don’t be one of those people.
  19. J

    Taping for Prevention

    Actually I used Vicks vapour rub between the toes and skipped the blisters. Feet felt great. It also washed easily out of my wool socks everyday. Just liberally apply and lasted all day. A friend who walked two consecutive caminos (1500km) gave me the hack.
  20. J

    How steep is the climb to Alto de Perdon.

    That descent is challenging for the bit. As a side comment a little trick on steep descents is to extend your walking pole length and get them out in front of you to give more points of contact. But you should take the road if there is any fear of a stumble.

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