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    Where do you carry your valuables?

    I wear a sling bag under my clothing fits all important things in it. Google ‘sling cross body travel bag.
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    Post your Camino veggie garden photos

    2nd October 2016 Vega De Valcarce
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    Most unusual Camino souvenir

    A friend gave me this beautiful cross that a friend had made for her to give to someone on the Camino
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    Ear plugs) Sponge or Layered?

    I use Mighty plug also known as Aussie plugs they are amazing
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    Help Albergue Santa Cruz in Sahagun

    Done hope it helps can we be kept up to date on how the fundraising is going
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    Your preference: Billed cap or full-brimmed hat?

    I live in Australia and am very fair skinned so need to wide brimmed hat. I purchased a wide brimmed 'cooling' hat prior to travelling as it was light and cool to wear. I purchased a Buff and used this when the sun was not a problem or the temperature was cooler. Very versatile.
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    Day pack - food

    I am not a snacker but always bought fresh fruit in the evening to eat on the way to breakfast. We always walked to breakfast usually about 5klms. We found we only ate breakfast and then an early dinner. Mostly ate the Pilgrim menu 3 courses.
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    The Number of Hours of Daily Walking

    I did my 1st Camino Francis in Sept 16. My shortest day was 6 hours and longest 10. I completed it in 33 days with no break days. It was great to finish early afternoon to enjoy the afternoon at your destination and catch up with your Camino friends for drinks or a meal. I think this was the...
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    Slaughter house on route concerns

    I remember going past farms where animals were housed inside but the sounds were always happy animal sounds. I walked with others and alone but never heard anyone talk of ba slaughter house. Hope you have a great Camino
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    Two Brazilian pilgrims rescued on Route Napoleon

    What does APOC stand for please sorry foe being so stupid
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    Camino film

    Brought back so many memories thank you so much
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    albergue recommendations?

    St St Irene private albergue is just amazing we stayed in the little upstairs private room that slept 4. The do a great pilgrim meal. An easy walk to Santiago
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    Is it safe for a woman to walk alone on Camino?

    Although I did not walk the Camino alone the friend I walked with walked much faster than me. I spent 80-90% of my time alone. I loved the serenity of walking alone. You are rarely alone as there are many pilgrims and they look out for you. I would recommend book into Orbison the first night -...
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    Solar chargers

    Have to agree plenty of power plus at most accommodation
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    Mountain Warehouse

    They have the best microfibre towel I have ever bought. I have wasted a lot of money trying to find a great towel
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    The food of the Santiago's pilgrim!

    Any meal shared with other pilgrims either in small groups or communal dinners at albergues were very memorable. The communal dinner at Orrison was delicious with soup, baked chicken legs and dessert. The memorial part was listening to every say where they were from and where they hoped to end...
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    Splitting the First Day

    We stopped at Orisson and definitely recommend it. We met many pilgrims who we finished the Camino with. The pilgrim dinner was so memorable I would stop. You need to book as it books out quickly. You can email them and they may take a little while to respond but you will not be disappointed. Enjoy
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    Blisters and hydration

    I was really well hydrated but suffered terrible blisters. My boots were worn in before trip. My travelling companion drinks very little and did not have blisters

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