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    Specific items?

    I bought the knife you mentioned above in an outdoor store in SJPP in 2016. The outdoor store had great extended hours, early morning and late in the evening. I asked about peanut butter in a grocery store and they said they do not have peanut butter in Spain but there was Nutella. I never did...
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    Joining a communal meal in an albergue without spending the night there?

    You can indeed join a communal meal in an albergue. I was also hiking alone and staying in hotels. I had a communal meal at a albergue in Zuribi. A great meal. I paid for it. They had a sign out front advertising the meal. Cant remember the name but it was across the street and not far from the...
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    Is this feasible: picnic lunches on Camino del Norte?

    Yes picnic lunches are the best! It helped my slow down and savour the moment and I met some interesting people both locals and pilgrims. Also you will find like minded people for a shared picnic. Some of my favourite picnic spots were under the olive trees, sitting on a rock with the cows...
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    Hot Water?

    I think I once saw heating pads in the mall that you activate by squeezing them, no water or electricity required, and you can reuse them over and over. You could try googling this. I also think they came in a variety of sizes.
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    Using a larger Backpack, just not filling it up. Thoughts?

    Nope I never filled mine! And so comfortable never a rub or ache with the nice hip belt. I am a bit of a minimalist though.
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    Using a larger Backpack, just not filling it up. Thoughts?

    I used a larger backpack for the same reason as you I had it, it is very light weight and it is comfortable. And I had the extra room to load up on water and food on the longer stretches without services:) I still packed light even though I had extra room.
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    Piece of San Antón arch falls on school bus

    Seeing the San Anton arch appear out of no where in the middle of the Meseta was one of the highlights for me and then exploring it was rather magical. Sure hope they can repair it and maintain the Alberque as well.
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    What I Learned from Walking Alone

    Agree, agree! It's so wonderful to be alone, even though you never are really alone on the camino. I walked alone for the first 400 km's and was not lonely. At Leon I walked with a friend to Santiago. We get along very well and enjoy each others company. However even though we did not...
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    Trekking Poles Tips

    I bought a heavy duty pair of rubber tips at the outdoor store in St Jean Pied de Port just down from the Pilgrims Office. I used them all the time, they outlasted the full camino to Santiago and have been on other backcountry trips in Canada and are still going strong!
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    Which hat looks better?

    A hat is a hat. Take which ever you like the best and functions the best. I have never judged anyone on the camino based on their hat or clothing style.
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    Life is a walking.

    Lovely! So true!

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