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I can’t help you identify a podiatrist, but I would suggest that you stop into a pharmacy. In my experience in both Spain and Portugal, pharmacists are very knowledgeable when it comes to maladies suffered by pilgrims. On my first Camino, I was... -
boski reacted to davejsy's post in the thread Need a Pep Talk for the Climb from Combarro to Armenteira with
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Well these are the kind of things you will look back on, and realise that even in those uncomfortable moments you still put one foot in front of the other, these are the moments along with the good ones that define your Camino - moments that once... -
boski reacted to Grousedoctor's post in the thread Need a Pep Talk for the Climb from Combarro to Armenteira with Like.
Yes, do pack extra food and water with you as there aren’t any cafes that I remember to stop at. With that said, it’s not a bad climb particularly since you’re already in Combarro. As I remember most of it is on paved or dirt roads to the top. At...
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boski reacted to Roland49's post in the thread Short beach trip after completing the Camino route with Like.
<PMFJI> If, but really if, you have the time and ressources I would highly recommend the cheap 3,5h trip by bus (5 to 7 connections daily) down to Porto with it's lovely beaches. Stay a night or two and fly home from Porto. There should be...
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boski reacted to trecile's post in the thread Short beach trip after completing the Camino route with Like.
One of the easiest beach destinations to reach is A Coruña. It's only half an hour by train from Santiago. https://amp.theguardian.com/travel/2012/aug/26/la-coruna-beach-food-culture
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Love the post-Camino beach vacation! Both Finisterre and Muxia have decent beaches for swimming/wading (NOT the ones facing the open sea, but actually on the inside coves protected from the currents). They are not fabulous, instagramable spots...
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boski reacted to trecile's post in the thread Need Help / Advice on Accommodation in San Sebastian and Northern Route with Like.
You are right that there is a huge lack of pilgrim accommodations on the Norte, particularly in the early stages. Add the fact that the northern coast and especially places like San Sebastián are popular summer tourist destinations and the...
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Your first resort is the nearest Centro de Salud, search that on Godgle. They may refer you to a hospital. You should definitely contact your travel/health insurers. They may have preferred providers. They will certainly want to be on notice of a...
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