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    Digital Brierley Guide?

    I found that NOT having a smartphone is a blessing on a Camino. It gave me more time to meditate and interact with other pilgrims. The weight of a Brierly guide is not significant and I need not worry about a flat battery!
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    Trying to work out the length of my camino for flights

    August will be HOT!
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    Charming Camino Vinto Tinto Logo

    The Camino goes past it's entrance. See https://www.godelia.es/en/winery/ We can get it for 11.75 euros https://www.decantalo.com/en/godelia-tinto.html
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    Recommendations for best route if only walking 5 days

    The Portuguese Coastal Route is another one to consider. Do you want to get a Compostela? If so you have to walk at least 100km to Santiago. You will then need another day in Santiago to get your Compostela. If you do not need a Compostela, then start at Pontevedra which desrerves some time to...
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    Easy and comfortable options from Sarria

    My wife and I walked the Portuguese Coastal route last year from Baiona to Santiago. Being new to pilgrimages we used a company to arrange accommodation for us. Our longest stage was 20km. in any case you could arrange a taxi to take you from a specific point on the route to accommodation and...
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    Have you been sponsored?

    Sponsorship is fine providing that you meet the Camino costs out of your own cash. It does not seem quite right to expect sponsors to pay for your Camino.
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    Hand Luggage (Backpacks)

    The 55 x 35 x 25 cm equates to 48litres. Just make sure that your backpack when loaded fits in the box at check in. Obviously you also have to have a pack that is comfortable to wear!
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    Altitude adjustment

    Everyone is affected differently by altitude. I am affected at 2000m but not noticeably at 1000m. I suspect that you will not have any serious problems going through the Pyrenees because of the altitude. Just take it steadily..
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    Walking on Diamond-Hard surfaces--Camino Question

    Sorbothane or similar insoles help a bit - but you may then need slightly larger boots / shoes.

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