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BikeHikeChai posted the thread LIVE from the Camino Camino Mozárabe Stage List - April 2024 in 🇪🇸 Camino MOZÁRABE (Almería/Málaga/Jaén - Mérida).Attached is a summary PDF of the stages between Almeria and Mérida that I have just completed. I’ve also included it as an image. It may help someone with planning. At the very least it will show just how many places needed booking, where a... -
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BikeHikeChai replied to the thread Bed race on the VDLP….Here’s a data point that may help some people south of Merida. On the 3rd May the Pilgrim Albergue in Merida was full. Indeed one especially disorganised bicigrino who arrived late bought a plastic inflatable thing (meant for a pool) and just...
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BikeHikeChai replied to the thread Positive experience at pilgrim office.That’s a lovely experience which I’m sure you will treasure. I went into the Pilgrim office last year after doing a quick Camino Inglés (post Camino Portugués) with the intention of getting a closing stamp (it was only about 77km) but the nice...
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BikeHikeChai reacted to Lowtide's post in the thread Positive experience at pilgrim office with
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I just completed the Camino Fracis. I got to the pilgrim office in time to get my compesela, and had a very positive experience there. I dedicated my camino to a close cousin who recently passed away, and I was unable to attend his funeral. I... -
Used properly poles are always going to be beneficial, whether is is on slopes or on the flat. Mine never leave my hands once I am walking - that is the only place that they belong to get any benefit. That said, they are not essential, and you...
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Take them. A couple of kilos off every step you take for 26/27 days? Certainly worth it. If you were just walking the last few days it’s no big deal either way. Have you figured out how to fit them and use the wrist-strap? I was sceptical when...
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BikeHikeChai reacted to beccamitch's post in the thread Is it possible to walk from Barcelona to Santiago? with Like.
After a month or so of planning, organising and deciding, I officially started my Camino this morning! From Barceloneta beach to Santiago, and then if I have time (and the energy) I’ll walk a few more days to the coast at the other side, maybe to...
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The software used was EdrawMax from Wondershare
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BikeHikeChai replied to the thread Liner Socks.The inner soles that I use as replacements offer much better shock absorption and generally hold the foot better. However the key question for an individual is “does this work with my foot?”. Using a different inner sole and/or thicker socks...
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BikeHikeChai replied to the thread Liner Socks.I have used Salomon X-Ultra over many years (both non-Goretex and Goretex) on certain types of hike and they have been excellent. Ditto for merino socks (sans liners). However an important element you don’t mention is the footbed (or inner...
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