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    Santiago to Porto - by bus or train?

    We did SC to Porto on the bus - got in late - so got off at the airport grabbed an Uber directly into our accomodation at Porto We have just finished De Norte so stuffed
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    Clinic Bill

    I had the same problem but l was given my bill before l left the hospital I had 14? days to pay it - the paperwork had the Bank detail etc -so as l walked l found the Bank -did the payment over the counter in cash This was 2019
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    How physically demanding is first week of Camino Del Norte?

    1st Camino ever - started Sept 2019 - very 1st day out of Irun was very demanding In fact we had labeled the mountain in front of us “The Monster” as we had explored the start of the route the day before There is not another day on the trail that l believe is as hard as that 1st day But the...
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    Camino del Norte

    Hi Paula, we fly out from Melbourne via Singapore, Barcelona , starting Irun 1st Sept -see you all out there on the trail
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    Camino del Norte from Australia

    Hi from a Kiwi living in Melbourne - I am flying out in 8 weeks to start my Camino adventure - start walking 1st Sept from Irun - flying Singapore Airlines into Singapore (8 hrs) overnight - 1 day exploring - then on to Barcelona (13 hrs)- taking train next day directly to Irun (7hrs...
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    Chaco sandals pros and cons? (plantar fasciitis dramas)

    Quick update on my previous post - the Archie arch jandal is not cutting the mustard ---- since found out that Birkenstock in Australia have a lightweight jandal 167 gms (same mould as the cork traditional jandal ) EVA style they fit like a glove - not for lots of walking but good for recovery...
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    Chaco sandals pros and cons? (plantar fasciitis dramas)

    I am booked to start Del Norte 1st Sept flying out from Melbourne I have had a chat with my Osteopath as I also have foot dramas - I was going to drag my Birkenstock jandles(sorry Kiwi talk) plus rubber jandals for the shower - but Birkenstocks are too chunky for my pack so he put me onto...
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    Kia Ora from Aotearoa NZ

    Kia Ora from a kiwi living in Melbourne starting her first Camino 1st Sept - doing Del Norte / Primitivo - keen follow your adventure - keep us informed
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    Looking for a poncho - Lafuma Niagara Full Zip or Half Zip or similar .

    Thanks for feedback - problem I have is I am 5 ft / tiny so dont want to purchase something online in case( as is the norm )- the item has cost an arm and a leg in currency exchange plus freight / is too big for me / so long it will be dragging on the ground- ( talk about frighten the locals...
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    Looking for a poncho - Lafuma Niagara Full Zip or Half Zip or similar .

    Are they easy to find and purchase in Irun, San Sebastian - on the trail etc - or should I purchase online before starting Camino start of Sept - any feedback welcome
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    Swimming in Norte and sleeping bag question. Sept 2019

    Hi Bamboo - girlfriend and I hope to start 1st Sept as well - I am living in Melbourne - see you out there

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