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    Too hot in August?

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    Too hot in August?

    I used the Euro Schirm Telescoping Handsfree Umbrella that Ivar sells in his store. It has straps to attach to the side of your pack when not in use. The canopy is wide and UV protective. It is very easy to attach to shoulder straps to be handsfree when walking. Attachments included. I...
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    Alert Suspicious man, Caminho Portuguese spiritual variant

    Is this on the route past Arementeira, the walk along the river? If so, that happened last year in June when I was walking. Not to me, but to another pilgrim who felt very uncomfortable with the encounter. I do believe she reported the experience. It is such a beautiful and peaceful walk...
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    Merino wool shirt

    Costco has 100% merino wool long sleeved shirts for sale in the fall for $20.00 Canadian. You have to watch for them - usually in October. They go fast!
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    Senior Walking the Portuguese Coastal Route in the Rain: Advice Needed

    I find the hands free telescoping trekking umbrella sold in the Camino Forum store amazing for rain or sun. I used it for the first time in April and now I wouldn’t leave without it.
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    Requesting your help on my research project - a digital community of walkers

    1. Before 2. Information / Preparation 3. 8 years 4. Daily 5. Positivity and good will of this community forum. Sharing of information and opinion. I collect and flag pertinent info as it pertains to the next Camino I would hope to do.
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    Advice needed: Am I getting enough hill training?

    I just finished the Via Podiensis and CP. I found asphalt ( any hard surface ) walking, particularly on flat surface, very irritating to my plantar fascia. The first really bad day was the 20 km canal walk from Moissac After that I taped my plantar fascia with Leukotape. YouTube videos...
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    Looking for advice about Camino Le Puy

    I second the choice to take the CELE Variant from Figeac. I loved it! I stayed an extra day in Figeac and took the 30 min train ride ( plus 4 km walk from train station ) to ROCAMADOR. Well worth it.
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    How are the Current Walking Conditions?

    I have just finished the Spiritual Variante. I loved it! It is now very hot. I don’t have any long pants - just shorts and capris- and haven’t needed any. I do put on a long sleeved shirt in the evening because it is a bit cool ( for me). I started the day at 7:00 anm this morning with...
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    Booking in Advance

    I have just started the Camino Portuguese from Porto with no plan. I have just booked the next three days in advance and had no problem. I don’t know yet about further down on the route or about other months.
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    Mid 70 Male & Potential Issues

    I find my sandals are noisy to put on at night so I have a pair of night time only socks by my bed and can walk silently out of the room. Don’t like walking in bare feet.
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    Reservations - how far in advance

    Just arrived in St. Jean Pied de Port today and certainly after Cahors there were some empty beds in gites I stayed in. There are a few empty beds in my gite tonight.
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    Trekking Umbrella - Availability

    Right now on the Via Podiensis I am using the Handsfree Telescope Trekking umbrella I bought from the Forum Store. I love it! Great for rain and sun-I am using it almost every day. Stores easily on the side of my pack. When I know I am going to use it I tuck it in the belt of my waist pack...
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    Transportation from St. Jean Pied de Port to Porto

    Thank you! Will try that.
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    Transportation from St. Jean Pied de Port to Porto

    I will arrive in St Jean Pied de Port June 8 after walking the Via Podiensis. What is the best way to get from St.Jean to Porto? I am hoping in the time I have left to walk the Camino Portuguese. I do enjoy the train and seeing the country. ( I know it would be a long ride) What would...
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