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  1. CaminoJohn

    Extra pair of boots?

    Oh! The OP didn't bring that up. Here are the two points that boots might be needed, but can easily be circumvented by staying on the little used paved roads adjacent. They have better views too! Regio de Ambros to Molinaseca Las Herrerias to La Faba
  2. CaminoJohn

    Extra pair of boots?

    I don't use boots. The "trails" are generally dirt roads. I can think of two short stretches in that length that boots might be needed. Trail or multi purpose shoes work well! Have a blast!
  3. CaminoJohn

    'Tent' or No 'Tent'

    Thanks Annie!
  4. CaminoJohn

    'Tent' or No 'Tent'

    Annie, I have always walked at peak times and never, in an alburgue, as Diogo asked, been given free camping space donovito or otherwise. Are you referring to off season(other than summer)? If not, where are these "free" alburgues for camping? Planning my next camino..thanks!
  5. CaminoJohn

    'Tent' or No 'Tent'

    To answer your last question , yes, you pay to camp at alburges..sometimes the same cost as a bed.
  6. CaminoJohn

    Wood Hiking Sticks/Poles Bring or Buy upon arrival?

    3 caminos, no dogs, 3 wooden sticks collected in the woods, peeled trimmed and worked by myself. No click clacking for 500 miles. Peace.
  7. CaminoJohn

    Boots or Trainers?

    Thanks Falcon! I have extremely wide feet and am limited to mostly New Balance for shoes and boots. I think I will be ok with the cross trainers... I think it is my environment..but I was just wondering if any one else on the camino had experienced this "bellows" effect. My feet,not just socks...
  8. CaminoJohn

    Boots or Trainers?

    I am preparing for my 3rd camino. Previously I have worn leather boots. This time I thought I would lighten my load and possibly increase my comfort by wearing trail sneakers or trainers. The pair I bought are partly leather with a mesh type weaving between....Here's the problem, I live in a...

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