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I'll join the chorus here. Definitely not boots! I wore hiking shoes on the CF two years ago and had terrible blisters. Bought a pair of Quechua hiking sandals in Burgos and a decent pair of inserts, and they literally saved my Camino. All...
No current plans, mi amigo! Next vacation will be with my wife. She deserves a break, too!
Hope all is well. Make sure I can follow your journey vicariously, won't you?
Buen Camino!!
Jim
I might just add... I had the very good fortune of walking the Camino with ShellToucher two years ago - Cheers, Hodges! - and I can vouch for the fact that he wore it every day. Not only did he not repel other pilgrims, but he seemed to attract...
I walked the Camino Frances between April 28 - June 5, 2022, and I chose that time of year because of the very reason about which you inquire. It was gorgeous. Everything was in bloom, and I fell in love with the Flanders poppies! One caution...
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