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    Via podiensis guide book

    Can anybody recommend a good guide book for the via Podiensis from Le Puy to SJPdP? It can be in French if there are more available. I live in New Zealand, though, and am not sure about postage at the moment. thanks in advance
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    Ponferrada to Tricastela

    What is the best way to go from Ponferada to Tricastela- or alternatively straight to Sarria? Can’t find bus info
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    Heel wedges/inserts f shoes

    Someone recommended in one of the threads to insert small heel wedges when walking a long steep incline. Apparently this lessens the strain on the calve muscle and assists in preventing injury. Does anyone know whether and where these inserts can be bought along the Camino? Will I be able to...
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    Posting to Santiago - size limit?

    Will be arriving at Madrid airport May 16 and as staying several more months in Europe post Camino will have a medium size suitcase in addition to my pack. Read that there is a post office at the airport. Want to get my suitcase glad-wrapped and then send straight from the airport post office...
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    Runners or trail runners?

    I am certainly no boot person. Have a wide foot and one which is permanently swollen. Found some Salomon trail runners which fit perfect with 2size up from normal shoe size. Love them as they have this quick easy do-up string which holds n grabs my foot in place n prevents it from slipping...
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    Albergue in Burgos & Leon

    Only 4 weeks and I’ll be off for Spain to start my first Camino. Getting exited. Would like to take things slow and enjoy sights and culture on the way. Planning to stay 2-3 nights in Burgos and Leon. Can anybody recommend a nice Albergue/ hostel in Burgos and Leon where I can book for more than...
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    First time Camino

    German Kiwi starting from Pamlona May 21. Am walking most days now. Pack is 5.5kg, hope to stay below 6kg. Getting excited. First time long treck.
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    Transport from Alto de Perdon

    Am planning to start the Camino from Pamplona on May 21. According to Brierly and a friend who walked the Camino, the descend from the Alto de Perdon is very challenging, and can be dangerous. As I had trouble with both knees I can’t afford a single slip. That would be the end of the Camino at...
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    SIM card

    I’ll be arriving in Madrid 16.5. to walk from Pamplona from 21.5. I’d like to buy a SIM card ASAP on arrival in Spain. Would like to have some data and be able to text n call. Can somebody recommend where to get a reasonable priced SIM? Is it better to buy at the airport or a provider in Madrid...
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    Tea on the Camino?

    Is it a struggle or easy to get a cup of tea (morning or any time) on the Camino? I DO love coffee but unfortunately developped am allery. I react against coffee with bad red dry and itchy skin patches. This was all triggered by the strong Vietnamese coffee I loved to drink while living in...
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    Forward luggage

    hello I am fairly new on this forum. Hope am posting in the right place. Am planning to walk the Camino Frances next May starting from Pamplona probably 21.5.18. Will arrive in Madrid from New Zealand and spend 3 night there on arrival to get over jetleg and see the city. Then bus to Pamplona...
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    Pilgrim Passport from NZ

    Hello. I am researching at the moment for my Camino Frances next year. Like to start around late May from Pamplona. I will be coming from New Zealand flying to Madrid and then bus to Pamplona. I haven't found any Camino contact in NZ. What's the easier for me to get a pilgrim passport? Shall I...

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