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I have walked 3 Caminos - starting my 4th, the Le Puy, in May.
I have wide, flat, feet. Keen Voyageurs are my shoe.
I take them to a shoe fixery where they stretch them - for about 1 week.
I gave the fixery lady roses when I returned the 1st time.
I also follow advice from other pilgrims -...
Last year I bought an REI $5 Poncho. I thought it would just be a piece of junk but got it anyway because it was the only one they had. Guess what? It kept me bone dry in pouring down rain of several hours. I am very short, and it was one-size-fits-all. I also had a Patagonia jacket and rain...
I'm so glad you had such a wonderful trip, Chris! You make it sound definitely worth doing. I have done the Francis split it up and did it half and half two years in a row. Now I'm wondering where to go next. I have thought about Porto to Santiago and then on to finisterra and muxia. Did you see...
Your point is well taken. Let me rephrase that .......
Is anyone leaving Leon on May 31st? And - what route are you taking? I have read so much about the highway closeness and an alternative route that is more pleasant.
Thanks to all responses!!
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