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Bogong replied to the thread Starting in Toledo March 2025.Here’s an idea. Check the time of the Easter week and spend it in Toledo. Spanish people told me that these are two magical cities in Spain, Santiago de Compostela and Toledo. Toledo is the seat of the Catholic church in Spain and Semana Santa... -
Bogong reacted to dfox's post in the thread German/French documentary about the problems of over-tourism on the Camino with
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Many world-famous cities and historical landmarks, such as Venice in Italy, Machu Picchu in Peru, and Amsterdam in the Netherlands, face significant challenges due to over-tourism. These issues include environmental strain, overcrowding, and... -
Bogong replied to the thread Shoes (again).As s runner/walker/bushwalker/ hiker for nigh on 60 years I’m far less than impressed by either of the brands you mention. De colores. Bogong
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Hi all, doing the Camino Francés was one of my childhood dreams. I grew up hearing epic stories about it, and wanted to be a part of it. Like everyone, however, I have my quirks, and wanted to do a number of things that many would consider at...
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Bogong replied to the thread Your Opinion Needed . . ..A bit of reassurance. Don’t worry about your heart or health but if you do get your doctor’s opinion. I walked the Frances in 2014 from St J p de P in winter in my 70th year. I had serious open heart surgery in 2010, arthroscopies on both knees...
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Like many of my Camino buddies, the years are passing away and while I am not done, I do wonder how many more Caminos are in this 69 year old body. Having walked over 13,000 kilometers on The Camino since that late August day in 2015 when I...
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Bogong reacted to Tincatinker's post in the thread Where to spend a week between Santiago de Compostela and Lisbon with Like.
In Portugal (IMO) Coimbra is worth a week. The local variant of fado deserves exploring (if you have an interest in music). A Coruna? A week is nowhere near long enough but you'd have time to get the flavour. A majestic and ancient city with an...
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Bogong replied to the thread Hiking Shoes.I’ve been a bush walker/runner etc for nigh on 60 years ot more and have tried various brands. I don’t have trouble with my feet with blistering etc and can generally strap a brand new pair on and just walk. But now there seem to be more brands...
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Bogong replied to the thread Three extra days in Spain - Recommendations?.Now that really is a shame! But even in 2014 We found the same thing happening in many areas all around Spain. Ronda was an exception. It seems to be occurring around the world. Some friends are currently touring some of the lesser known spots in...
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Bogong replied to the thread Three extra days in Spain - Recommendations?.And If you’ve time after A Coruna head for San Sebastian, also fairly close by. This boutique style city is a real class act, makes Paris look like a bit of a dump and reputedly has the best city beach in Europe. And a reputation for it’s food -...
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