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  1. darealdeal77

    What do you wash your clothes with

    Yes! This is what we used on our Camino, one soap for all, and it’s also biodegradable! We used the Lavender one. Hope this helps! BUEN CAMINO
  2. darealdeal77

    Sandals vs. flip flops.

    Hello everyone! Personally I took KEEN boots (low) because of the stability and terrain grip, and also brought my TEVA sandals which I used in the showers, on the meseta with socks, and to give my feet a break and a chance to breathe. It was great for me, I did take a lot of foot care before and...
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    Is 42 days for SJPDP to Finisterre too long?

    Absolutely! We did Camino Frances in 2014, it took us 42 days, and till this day we are still thinking that we should had taken more time. The more, the better if you have the time. More time to do less mileage, more time to mingle and make friends, more time to enjoy the scenery. To me 33 days...
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    Bed bugs in books!

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    Spanish people like to connect with people that they talk to

    Coming from a Spanish Culture (Cuban, but I live in the US) I grew up hugging, kissing and touching even people I just met. Living in the USA for over 50 years had taught me to measure those burst of affection I get sometimes towards strangers or people of other cultures. Like they mentioned...
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    Camino Frances. Gym shoes or hiking shoes?

    Like someone mentioned above, depends on the terrain, but your feet are very important, so taking care of it on a long walk like Camino is important. I brought lightweight boots with waterproof treatment and a pair of TEVA sandals. I don’t regret the choice, during the descent to Zubiri, and...
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    Sleeping bag v liner

    We walked from August 30-October 2, and never needed a sleeping bag! I brought a Sea-to-Summit liner and it was enough with the sheets and blankets provided by hostels and albergues. I did treat the liner, my boots, my clothing and backpack with Permethrin for bed bug and had no issues in the...
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    Garbanzo beans are so much better in Spain

    Is All about the Chorizo!!! 🥰
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    Fleece/jacket necessary in august?

    I brought a light weight Columbia fleece pullover and a Patagonia Nano puffy jacket and there were a few days early in the morning when I had to use the plus my rain jacket on top, but I’m from Florida and not used to cold weather. We walked August 30-October 2, mainly early in the mornings...
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    Hello! I’m new here…

    Welcome to the forum, I have never done the Portuguese way, but there are plenty of Peregrinos with that experience here. We’re here to help in any way! BUEN CAMINO
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    What to do with three weeks after Santiago?

    I would take a train down to Sevilla, Valencia, Granada, enjoy the coastal south of Spain. Ibiza, all easily accessible and beautiful sights, and people!
  12. darealdeal77

    Altra trail shoes versus hiking shoes

    Hello! I have both Altra 6, and Keen hiking boots. I purchased the Altras because I heard so much about them. I did not used them on Camino (I used the Keen Mid boots), but I bought them to walk on the Appalachian Trail which I hike sections every year with a group. My initial reaction was...
  13. darealdeal77

    Help! Pack too heavy! — CF Sept & Oct — Senior Woman

    Hi! I too had a lot of Sports injuries and bad knees when I hiked Camino Frances, I was 55 at the time, and as an avid hiker decided also to bring my Osprey Aura 65l, and wound up mailing it back from Pamplona, plus an extra 10 pounds of crap I didn’t need! I purchased a Deuter 30L in Zubiri and...
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    How many days

    In 2014 I did Camino in 42 days, and I thought I could have done it slower. It really all depends in how much time you have available. The Guide books put it at 33 days, but personally I really think that is like a running pace, with no time to stop and enjoy the sights and people around. Plus...
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    Checking your backpack on flights

    Hi, I checked both my and my wife’s backpacks. We have Osprey and they sell a travel bag for flights which we also have. I even put my hiking poles in a cardboard tube inside this bag with no problems. I don’t know what brand of backpack you have, but you can purchase the traveling bags...
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    Cyclists

    I think a person’s word should be good enough! During our 2014 Camino we encountered the same, my wife was nearly knocked down by a group of cyclists who obviously owned the dangerous downhill road (mountain bikes). Maybe on my next Camino I video tape the scene so that the public can see...
  17. darealdeal77

    How much Camiño is too much?

    Hi, I cannot answer you as an advanced Camino walker, because I have only done it once, but I can offer you my opinion as an Athlete, and a person suffering from PTSD. Something like Camino, the Appalachian Trail, the PCT or any long distance walk/hike will give your body and mind such a rush...
  18. darealdeal77

    Dreaming with doing it again!

    Hi, we walked Camino Frances in 2014. We started August 30th out of SJPDP, and ended October 2 in Santiago. We decided to do it at this time because it was ending Spain summer when many people take vacation, and walk on Camino wether entirely or partly. Also spring is very popular, busy and...
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    Descent into Zubiri?

    Hello, from experience in my 2014 Caminó, Zubiri was a killer! I’m an avid hiker walked the Appalachian Trail, hiked in Utah, Colorado, Montana, and Zubiri cost me to almost drop Camino. The terrain is bad, not only steep, but filled with shale and scree. For me that day was very dry but the...
  20. darealdeal77

    Knee pain...help!

    Sorry to hear you’re having knee issues! As another pilgrim mentioned this could be a foot issue of walking. Also from experience having meniscus tears, ACL tear and a platellar fracture I walked Camino Frances in 2014 in pain when climbing or descending. Meniscus tears are very common and very...

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