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el-pe replied to the thread Percentage of Return Pilgrims?.Generalizing, there seems to be more new pilgrims on the CF and within 100km of Santiago. That said, on my most recent caminos, there were some first timers on more remote routes. -
el-pe replied to the thread Worth their weight in gold or 'don't bother' ?.I use a bladder when I hike locally, but no on the camino, mostly due to my pack choice. My camino pack has side pockets that are easily accessible, plus I have a front strap water bottle.
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el-pe replied to the thread Cost update.Last year the complete Via de la Plata, this year San Salvador, Primitivo and Invierno. I budget $80, excluding travel costs. Split between albergues and private rooms. My general thoughts are that everything was higher in 2024, could be...
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el-pe replied to the thread Spanish bus strike 28 Oct 2024?.Last year in early May, Monbus was going on/threatening a strike and so they were not selling any tickets to Fisterre/Muxia. Have had the same issue in Italy, where they announce a strike that only impacts specific trains. Strikes are a part of...
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For instance change over in Leon to the Camino Salvador that in Oviedo connects with the Camino Primitivo Both wonderfull, mountainous routes.
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el-pe replied to the thread Sticker Mania?.I finished the Primitivo a few weeks ago and to be honest did not notice all the stickers. I link it with all the graffiti, seems as if any clean wall is really a canvas…
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el-pe reacted to Robo's post in the thread LIVE from the Camino Life as a hospitalero: Salamanca with
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We were actually thinking of buying a place there. I love it. And you have 2 weeks there @David Tallan :) I think this was about 12 kms out. "Are we there yet" :oops: -
el-pe reacted to Robo's post in the thread LIVE from the Camino Life as a hospitalero: Salamanca with Like.
I think Salamanca is one of my favourite Camino towns. The Plaza Mayor I could sit in all day! Though the final 12 kms walk in from the South seems never ending :) We must have sat outside a cafe slurping wine listening to these guys for...
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el-pe replied to the thread Hiking Shoes.I am a fan of New Balance, specifically the 847, which is a walking shoe. I have wide feet and have always worn my true size on over 3,000 km with no blisters or other foot issues. The shoes last for at least 1,000km, when I retire them, even...
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el-pe replied to the thread Trekking poles.Using poles and straps correctly results in no blisters, incorrectly will. Watch videos or ask someone at REI. Also buying poles only works if you check your bag. Like others I buy the 39euro poles at Decathlon and they have worked well.
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