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  1. J

    Chinese shops???

    Claro, That was a real oldtime albergue.
  2. J

    Chinese shops???

    Yes Chrissy, the retail version of Tardis. I found a portable fan that attaches to the power jack of my digital tablet, so far it has not ignited.🤞
  3. J

    Chinese shops???

    Great post, thank you! I like to start here first on my hunt for needful things when I am fortunate to enjoy a visit as a guest of the people of Spain.🫠
  4. J

    Chinese shops???

    Marty is not the only one who has done that and the ones I know did it in real life.
  5. J

    Pocket coin pouch for those EU coins?

    I agree with Jerry. Go to china/asian/bazaar store and handle the options to find the one you like. They are cheap, no postage cost and support the local businesses. You will find one that holds paper and coins for daily use.
  6. J

    Struggling with 1/2 size larger - Lone Peaks - insole recs?

    I recently bought altra provision 7 and there was a bump in the sole in the same place you described. I returned them for credit, no problem. Been using altra for many years and this is the first pair with a defect. If possible, send them back for refund and try anoher pair.
  7. J

    Second-hand walking poles

    I agree this is so. It is the most effective way to be green about it.
  8. J

    Altra Olympus 5 Hike Mid GTX - first impressions

    Nice review, thank you for the good info. I have worn Altra for many caminos and in desert hiking too. Their optional gaiters work well in the sand dunes, but I haven’t used them in Spain.
  9. J

    Not your usual question about hiking poles

    Think about maybe keeping it simple, and limiting the needful things you will need to guard along the long way. Sometimes the poles vanish by mistake or design, especially really special ones. Buen Camino!
  10. J

    Drones

    Thanks for your opinion, although you are in the minority on the issue in this string I don't think you are reflecting NathanS responses to the concerns of many. He asked a simple question on a forum used by pilgrims, not legal experts, on aviation rules. Pilgrims gave their opinions about...
  11. J

    Drones

    A neighbor of mine says they like dogs, but it is insensitive dog owners that they don’t like. (Barking, pooping w/o pickup, etc) Maybe same can be said about drones? It is difficult to find anywhere on the Frances that does not have many people on the track, so your choices to use away from...
  12. J

    Trekking Poles

    Go to any China store, (bazaar), and you will find the least expensive sticks and also most anything else you may want to carry. Look there first, they are in the centro of most cities. Then if you are not satisfied, check the higher priced specialty shops.

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