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howardd5 replied to the thread When did they start playing the bagpipes in the Praza do Obradoiro?.I remember the playing of th Gaeta on my first Camino back in 2002 at the arch leading to the Plaza. The name Gaeta is the equivalent of the bagpipe in Scotland but much older. The historical name is derived from Spanish for Cat and the scratchy... -
From my many years of walking caminos, pain in the legs is usually caused by NOT drinking sufficient water, as water strangely enough is stored in the legs, and it is essential to drink plenty when walking even when you do not feel thirsty. I...
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So I usually only bring lightweight fleece gloves... but earlier this year I hiked in January and February for the first time (Moz/Vdlp/Sanabres) and although January was nice and temperate, once I got into the hills of Galicia I encountered...
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howardd5 replied to the thread I Found All The Plastic Bags In Spain!.There’s a lot of unhappy people in this world. If you see him again , go to a different albergue/
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howardd5 replied to the thread The Taking of Gloves Paradox.There are very thin but waterproof mechanics gloves I bring on Caminos. Black and come in sizes. Check retail auto parts.
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howardd5 replied to the thread My Camera -and our love/hate relationship.Don’t take it-
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howardd5 replied to the thread Does a waist strap accessory bag exist?.One that attaches to your pack waist strap will still be on your pack when you drop the pack “ just for a minute “ I recommend a small but pack pull over to the left side , it can fit low under your waist strap. It will alway be with you-
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howardd5 replied to the thread Injured after stage one and upset.Perhaps try going to short days and lay up when you arrive . Look for the next albergue on you list even if only 8-10 K and see how it goes-
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No problem. There are several services and depending on the albergue where you stay, there maybe a preferred service they use. You simply fill out a form on a pre-printed envelope, deposit the required fee (5+ euros) inside and your bag will...
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howardd5 replied to the thread 12 days to walk the Primitivo: What's different?.There are some long hard days on the Primitivo, just do what feels good on the stages and let it happen . It’s not a race
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