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    Cowboy Bar

    I have a photo of myself having a drink inside the Cowboy Bar taken in May 2017.
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    Wearing glasses when it rains

    Wear a cap with a peak. Works wonders.
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    Suggestions for a place in Pamplona to spend 2-3 nights before stating CF?

    In 2017 I stayed at Hotel Arriazu in the old city surrounded by restaurants and tapas bars, with easy access to the modern city as well as the old. I loved Pamplona.
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    Recommended Accommodations for a 2-night Stay in León

    Hostal San Martin is very comfortable and clean. walking distance to see the stained glass windows at the Cathedral and 10 minutes from the station. Friendly people.
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    Rest days

    Pamplona is a fascinating city and I enjoyed having a break after the rigours of the Pyrenees.
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    Disposable Wipes

    That's Pilgrims ..
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    Disposable Wipes

    Perhaps the Pilgrins Office could hand out plastic bags with instructions on the disposal of toilet paper, wet wipes etc. Would cost less than the people employed to clean up. Might work, might not.
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    Socks (i hate cold feet)

    1000 Mile socks have a built in liner. Two in one. Best socks I have used and are "blister proof".
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    One Day or Two? Walking the Camino from St Jean to Roncesvalles at 72

    Delicious veggie soup and bread too.
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    Mourned for jacket

    Try a brand called Keen. Mine crossed the Pyrenees when they were two years old, and that was four years ago. I still wear them most days although they are now showing some wear and tear. Most comfortable sandals I have ever owned.
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    It is all opening up now: It looks like it is coming back to normal

    Covid is surging in South Africa. The president will address the nation tonight and we are expecting he will impose another harsh lockdown. Wait and see. I have had half a vaccine. Vaccines are scarce as is the case in most African countries.
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    Starting out....

    If you are unable to get a place at Orrison take a taxi back to SJPDP and return by taxi to Orrison in the morning.
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    Starting out....

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    Snack Bars made of Oats

    Perhaps they were oat cakes made by Nairns and available at most health shops.
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    Snack Bars made of Oats

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    Snack Bars made of Oats

    If you are in South Africa - Jungle Oats energy bars available at PicknPay.
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    EW....that's disgusting!

    Arn it's called Marmite here in South Africa .
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    What food did you ENJOY on your Camino(s)?

    Seafood paella at a restaurant in Finnistere and Padron chillie peppers everywhere
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    Post your favorite flower photo(s) taken on Camino(part 2)

    The bottom photo is of red hot pokers, indigenous to South Africa. At their best they grow en masse in marshy areas particularly in the foothills of the Drakensberg in KwaZulu--Natal, the province where I live. I have some in my garden.
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    Poll Where do you come from?

    And where would that be c I'm from Durban and a friend of Alf Boyley from Montagu

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