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Junta albergue kitchens
Pilgrims get the blame for a lot of things, not always justly. I remember staying at the albergue in Ourense when a friend asked the hospitalero if there were any more clothes drying racks? Only one had been put out in an albergue that accommodated 40+ people. The hospitalero looked away for a...- Gillean
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Snakebit!
Many thanks! Great information!- Gillean
- Post #38
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Snakebit!
I've seen several snakes on my caminos. Here are three: This one was big - about 120 cm (4 ft) long or longer - and was seen in 2015 on the Via de la Plata near Campobecerros: This one was about 40 cm (16 in) long, deceased and found the following day in a toilet stall in the municipal...- Gillean
- Post #34
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Doubts after Day 1
Couple of comments. Mostly hearsay. I use an old pair of Leki poles and they work well for me. Just having poles is probably 80-90% of the solution - maybe even more. Fine tuning the type is worth maybe 10-20% more on top of that - maybe even less. That being said I have consistently heard very...- Gillean
- Post #68
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daily distances
I would definitely agree with C clearly's comments and also suggest that you be very, very careful with your feet the first two or three days. If there is any sign of a hot spot stop immediately and put some moleskin or similar padding on it. This is sometimes difficult to do when you are...- Gillean
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Need Advice - Sailor needs to walk
Hi John. I don't want to be negative but I am very alarmed at you plan. In all honesty I think it is way, way too ambitious. I urge you to be cautious. Try walking two 70 km days back to back at home with your full kit before you head to the Camino. 15 to 16 hours a day walking (plus break...- Gillean
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- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🇪🇸 Camino del NORTE (from Irún)
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