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It is completely ones own preference. You can wear what ever works for you. There is a lot of road walking and even more cobble stone walking and they 's get very uncomfortable to walk on. It depends on your feet and ankles, I was surprised on some of the climbs and was thankful for boots but...
We found it very strange that the Camino took you around many of the towns and rarely past the churches. Road walking was not enjoyable.
Glad we did it but no real desire to return to that route. We did meet some wonderful people though!
If you are eating at one of the pilgrim meals I can't imagine anyone caring in the least, but be prepared to share.
If you take the time to eat in a nicer resturaunt, leave it in your pocket. (That is only my opinion, I wouldn't do that in a resturaunt here in the states.) Spain, even the...
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