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The shop in Avenida Ordono II is called Base. It's closed for refit just now but looks like it will reopen soon. The guy at Cordoba Sports in Calle Santo Augustin is really helpful
My husband and I walked the Camino Portugues last September. Although the weather was dry there were still some parts of the trail that were pretty wet and muddy. I wore boots and had no problems. My husband wore trail shoes and found that they did not give his feet enough support. He also...
Andy,
I agree with summer 2005 - you don't need swimming trunks when you've got underwear. However, if you're prone to burning a light scarf/neckerchief (or better still, a Buff) will protect the back of your neck from sunburn
Ann
Shell,
I usually use walking poles but didn't take them on the Camino because they can't go as cabin luggage. I didn't want the poles to be damaged in the aircraft hold. Wooden sticks are fine - and buying them gives the local people the chance to make a little money. One of the things...
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