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Congratulations Elaine and thanks again for sharing your experiences. Pretty sure I'll be digging back into this thread for information once I'm underway in a couple of weeks!
Hi Elaine, I am following your daily updates and comments by others with great interest as I start from Granja de Moreruela on 9th October. I just wondered how you were getting on for water supplies? Are there many fuentes or are you having to shop for it when you can? Buen Camino!
After an attempt at using MapMyWalks (which I found to be inconsistent), I have decided to use the Beacon Buddy system on the View Ranger app and companion website.
This also has the added benefit of providing mapping (like Maps.me, but paid for, though very high quality) if you want that, and...
Thanks Michael. I have very wide feet but am getting on well with my new Meindls. No blisters so far at least...
I have a 36L rucksack and a good set of weighing scales!
As for Brexit... don't get me started, but thanks for the reminder about the EHIC (or possible lack of!)
Good luck with...
Thanks mspath. Yes I've been able to book spaces in the municipal albergue in Valcarlos. I also appreciate the advice on stocking up for the walk to Roncesvalles.
I'm starting my first Camino on 8th April from St Jean Pied de Port. My wife is joining me for the first week before returning to our family and her job as a school teacher, while I hope to carry on to Santiago aiming to arrive mid May.
I was inspired by an old family friend who walked the...
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