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Shoes and boots
I have walked the Camino from SJ to Finisterre 4 times. I wear Adidas running shoes and running socks. I take out the inserts that come in the shoes and replace them with really good arch supports. Never had a blister or sore feet. Flip flops for after walking. Even though boot lovers won't like...- Buzz Gray
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- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
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Noise in Albergue
If you walk during the summer months, you will most likely come across some festivals. Noise from inside the alburgues is certainly annoying and is caused by disrespectful pilgrims. Noise from outside the alburgues generally comes from the locals celebrating some festival. Although it has...- Buzz Gray
- Post #35
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🇪🇸 Camino FRANCÉS (Most popular route)
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Where to lighten the load?
Don't worry if folks get peeved about newbie questions. Interestingly, I will be leaving St. Jean on Sept. 15. This will be my 4th. I carry about 12 lbs. 3 undies, 3 pr. socks, 3 pr. walking shorts, 3 long-sleeve t-shirts., 1 towel, meds., toiletries, flip flops, 1 water bottle, light weight...- Buzz Gray
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- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
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bed bugs
Hi There, I sprayed my pack with all natural, non-toxic pepperment oil. I found it in a travel store. Guess it worked, because I never saw a bedbug in 3 trips across.- Buzz Gray
- Post #57
- Camino de Santiago Forum: Life on the Camino - Miscellaneous Topics
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Advice for Santiago to Finisterre/Muxia
It's a beautiful 49 mile walk. You can do it in 3 days, but day 2 is a difficult 18 mile walk. It's fairly hilly. I have done it in 3 days and 4 days. Here is the 4 day plan. Day 1: Santiago to Negreira ( 12.5 mi. ) Day 2: Negreira to Olveiroa ( !8 mi. ) Day 3: Olveiroa to Cee (9 mi.) Day 4...- Buzz Gray
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- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🇪🇸 Camino FINISTERRE & Muxia (from Santiago)
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How Much Water are People Carrying and Drinking?
I have walked St. Jean to Finisterre 3 times in July and August. I averaged about 16 oz. of water a day, but I don't need much. I filled my flask at the alburgues in the morning and , when needed, I bought bottled water in a mercado. It's very inexpensive. I would advise against using water from...- Buzz Gray
- Post #36
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🇪🇸 Camino FRANCÉS (Most popular route)
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LIVE from the Camino Numbers out of StJPDP today
I have walked the Camino from St. Jean to Finisterre the past 3 years. I always started the last week in June and arrived in Finisterre the first week in Aug. I never had reservations, but had no problems finding a place to sleep. Only about 5% of pilgrims go beyond Santiago, so the Alburgues...- Buzz Gray
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- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🇪🇸 Camino FRANCÉS (Most popular route)
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