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It wouldn't take much to stray from those markers and the path in dense fog and get disoriented; everything looks the same on the top of that "bald". I'm glad I had a sunny day.
Although, to be fair, I think I see two markers within thar picture. That's a lot more frequent than on many other routes of my experience.
That said, I certainly wouldn't take the Hospitales route when the locals advise against it, no more than...
NEVER - LIKE EVER - be separated from your valuables, even for a moment. Cargo pants with lots of pockets help.
Cross torso bags, like a fanny or bum bag worn cross-body are also good. The less it looks like a woman's handbag - purse, the more...
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