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  1. donalomahony

    Spanish words for sleeping mask and heating coil?

    Definitely an AleHop in Burgos...
  2. donalomahony

    pillow size

    See this thread for all you may need to know! https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/pillow.76441/
  3. donalomahony

    Albergue pillows

    Yes, most Albergues provide pillows... I always bring a pillowcase... Spain uses a longer size of pillow (and therefore case) than we use in Ireland. Kind of works... Have never used permethrin...
  4. donalomahony

    Extra cushioning or versatility for El Camino del Norte?

    I walked the Norte wearing Keen closed toe hiking sandals. Did the job, no blisters... below KEEN Men's Newport Sandal https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0007LGCA4?tag=casaivar-21
  5. donalomahony

    sleeping bag on winter way in Dec?

    Yes.
  6. donalomahony

    Boots?

    Keen closed toe sandals. Try them on in the Great Outdoors, Dublin. I have worn them on numerous Caminos including the Frances and the Norte. I also use one hiking pole. Everyone here has their preferences! My tuppence-worth.
  7. donalomahony

    Finding SIM card in Barcelona airport Part 2

    We found this section into Irun very scary with traffic. Do you know if the off road route is open?
  8. donalomahony

    Finding SIM card in Barcelona airport Part 2

    It's a lovely Albergue/Gite and Jean Luc is sound! What is your next stage?
  9. donalomahony

    Getting my gadgets in Spain

    No problem, there is a very centrally located Decathlon City.... https://www.decathlon.es/es/store-view/tienda-de-deportes-decathlon-city-oviedo-0070189201892
  10. donalomahony

    Sunglasses help needed

    Personally, would buy 3 pairs of Decathlon sunglasses at c€15 each and a case.
  11. donalomahony

    Trail runners on the Norte

    Vibram soles and their more recent equivalents generally are excellent for grip...
  12. donalomahony

    Trail runners on the Norte

    I also wore Keen sandals on the Norte, irun to Santiago. Suited me...
  13. donalomahony

    Which poncho?

    100% agree, based on personal experience, others may disagree...
  14. donalomahony

    When It Rains It Pours?

    https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/members/james-van-hemert.96784/ I agree with James' advice here. While I have met a few people walking with bivvy gear, it is not necessary in my opinion. I always bring a good rain jacket, my wife brings good rain trousers also. I dislike the...
  15. donalomahony

    When It Rains It Pours?

    Hi and welcome Just to help us, at what point will you start the Camino Frances?
  16. donalomahony

    Who is Gronze?

    Thanks for posting that link!
  17. donalomahony

    Camino Ninja

    Sarria is there,
  18. donalomahony

    Sim card due to phone troubles

    Is your phone locked into a particular network in Ireland? If yes, a Spanish SIM Card, will in my experience won't work, unless you get a phone-shop in Spain to "unlock" it. I'm sure you have noticed this service in most Irish towns, similar in Spain, but as in Ireland and Spain, at your...
  19. donalomahony

    Best footwear for Camino del Norte & Primitivo

    Walked the Norte in Summer in Keen sandals... no issues... Saw others in Meind mountain boots... they had no issues either... Horses for courses...
  20. donalomahony

    Drones

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