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Leaving Lisbon on Wednesday and will be taking my Credential for signing and completing in Santiago. Did I see somewhere that you now have to book in on line and receive a number and time at the Santiago office to get your Credential completed. If so does anybody have a link to the site to...
In reply to my own question I have just noticed the Altus has a full zip top to bottom whereas my old one didn't. This must make it easier to put on and off.
Is there video out there or advice on how to put a poncho on and more importantly talking it off when on your own? I had a another make and really struggled with this.
See lots of posts about walking through urban environments and how some try to avoid this. Personaly I enjoy them as well as being out in the wild. Its interesting to see the architecture, wall murals and the way different people live. Starting the Portuguese from Lisbon mid March and relishing...
My normal walking day is 20 miles (32 kilometres) but I have walked a couple of times 30 miles (48 kilometres). Its a long day but when you are in the rhythm its fine. I know its not everybody's cup of tea but I just love the challenge. Oh and I am 70 on my next birthday!
Not sure I have got over the camino Frances walk in 2019. Scariest bit was getting on the bus to the airport, couldn't believe how fast it was after 25 days at walking pace. Looking forward to doing the camino Portuguese 2022.
I am a bit concerned bed bugs and from reading some posts it is suggested treating your sleeping bag and bed sheet with permethrin. I have seen various sprays for sale that contain this but not a liquid form that you could add to a wash. Any suggestions?
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