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    OK. Checking out of here

    Hi Alex, good to see you're still walking! We last met on the VdelaP some years ago. Many caminos under the feet since then. I will be finishing the Del Norte from Santander in July. BTW did you ever replace that famous hat? Buen camino, Tom Coleman
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    LIVE from the Camino New Albergue in Carcaboso

    Hi Laurie, Randi, Sorry for the delay in getting back. I spoke too soon about the cooling temps. The day after the last post the temperature soared back into the mid thirties and stayed that way all week! I chickened out on the 39k to Aldeanueva and took the 6k road detour to Oliva de Plasencia...
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    LIVE from the Camino New Albergue in Carcaboso

    Hi All, Just a quick note from the Via de la Plata. There is a new Albergue Turistico in Carcabosa. It´s brand new, clean, all mod cons, and I´m the only one staying there tonight! The Hospitalera is gone for the night and won´t be back till 12:00 tomorrow! No snorers, early starters, bag...
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    My stages on the Vdlp

    I stayed at the Hostal Moya in Monestario in May this year (first Hotel on left after the roundabout at the entrance to the town). 18euro (pilgrim price) for a single room with own bathroom, including breakfast. Very good. A number of people I met stayed at the Extramadura and seemed satisfied...
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    The Via de la Plata is now the current way

    Hi Alex Glad to see you're making such good progress. Your foot must have healed very well. I too saw a sign that said 'PROHIBIDO PASO CAMINO PARTICULAR', and jumped to the same conclusion. However, I discovered that it does not refer to THE camino or to pilgrims. It is a general use of the term...
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    The Via de la Plata is now the current way

    Hi Alex, I just arrived home a few hours ago. Already looking forward to recommencing from Merida next September. That foot of yours certainly looked nasty. Definitely not blisters. I guess we'll never know the true cause of the injury. Mind you, I still think the combination of ladies nylon...
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    rainpants or gaiters ?

    Gaiters are good for keeping stones out of boots, walking through snow and prickly gorse, and keeping mud off your trousers. They are not really designed to keep your boots dry and will not do so if you have to walk all day in rain. I found the best combination for me was my Altus poncho with...
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    Hiking Shoes, or Hiking Boots?

    Hi LTfit, I got the 1000 Mile Fusion (2028) sock. I think this is the standard basic sock. I just bought one pair to try. I did a 27Km hike and was very happy with them, so I will buy a few more pairs, although I do agree with your point about doing long single hikes before the Camino and then...
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    Hiking Shoes, or Hiking Boots?

    Having suffered serious blisters on the first two stages of the Camino Frances, ( SJPP to Burgos, June 2009 and Burgos to Leon, March 2010) I am determined to avoid them on my third stage, Leon to Santiago, Sept. 2010. Only 4 weeks to go!! I have taken on board much of the advice from this...
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    What have I done? I just made a point of no return decision!

    I've just returned from my first camino, SJPP to Burgos. Great experience, can't wait to continue. I'm 61 and I walked from SJPP to Roncevalles in one day. No problem. Just start early (7am), take it easy and enjoy the walk. The problem with Orrisson is that you get there too early in the day...

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