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If you are doing the Camino Frances and starting in SJPP I ordered one from Pierre Bouresmau at
La Boutique du Pèlerin - The Camino shop !
32 rue de la Citadelle (en face de l'accueil pèlerin / near the Pilgrims Office)
64220 Saint Jean Pied de Port - France
05 59 37 98 52
06 03 17 77 29...
Hi VintageCowgirl,
Like you, I researched and pondered gear and it’s
weight, worth doing. I will say I simply wish I had done more hiking on varied terrain. Loose rocks, mud, Water obstacles, steep uphills and downhills, cobblestones, and packed dirt are a few of the things you may encounter...
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