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I can't think of a simple solution. As you know, unlike the Camino Frances, taxis, bag forwarding companies, albergues, water sources and other basic infrastructure needs are in short supply on the VdlP. Maybe it is time for radical thinking if you really want to do it. And maybe whariwharangi...
Interesting question. I've been to Seville twice (one of those times for two weeks) and I never saw what I would characterize as a sports or outdoor activity store.
My approach was to treat Permethrin as something that would be effective for about 30 to 40 days after application and that it would quickly lose its effectiveness after washing. So, since I would be washing my clothes, there was little sense in applying the chemical to my shirts, pants, etc...
Took gaiters with me as I walked from Sevilla up to Astorga and on to Santiago this Spring. Used them only once. I agree with the comments above about gaiters being overkill. I wore fast drying pants and "waterproof" boots and had no significant problems staying dry. On a couple of days I would...
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