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I just found out that the Grand Depart for this year's Tour is in Bilbao and the first three days of the race (July 1-3) pass through the Basque country to enter France. Might this affect accommodations? I would not expect it to impact those walking, as the peloton will pass any given spot in...
I want to walk the Norte to Oviedo, then the Salvador from Oviedo to Leon...I recognize that the typical route is from Leon to Oviedo.
I have two questions:
1. I see that there is a separate credencial for the Salvador. It is issued in Leon. But, I want to walk this route "backwards," so to...
"Fixing Your Feet," by John Vonhof
Not strictly about the Camino, but a really good book about self care of the feet for runners and long- distance hikers. The author is an expert on topics of interest to us, like shoes, socks, and blister prevention/care. Highly recommended.
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