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    The case for preserving the descent into Zubiri.

    Hello. This may seem brisk, but as long as there is an alternative for traveling pilgrims to the washed out, descending section of the trail into Zubiri, I can't understand that 'more cement' is a needed solution. Let it be, sang a famous British rock band.
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    LIVE from the Camino Ruta del Cister to Catalan to Ebro

    Hello, I searched the forum for 'montblanc' and found your post. I visited Montblanc in 2018 and recall seeing the 'camino seashell' impression in the pavement there. Is there a 'Camino' that traverses through Montblanc? Which one, by name? I also visited Poblet, Alpens, Bic, Villanova, and...
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    long sleeve Merino wool shirt for SUMMER

    If you have a buttoned shirt in mind, consider Pendleton wool, cold water washable wool. Can unbutton if too warm, or wrap sleeves around waist. I have 2 Danish endurance pullover merino wool Ts. Merino wool IS thermal. I wear these over Tek fabric Ts, such as BodyGlove or UnderArmour. Don't...
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    Food to bring to Spanish friend from US

    Chesapeake Old Bay Seasoning! SWEET Baby Ray's BBQ sauce. Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Steven Smith Teamaker, Portland, OR, online. ,No. 14 French Lavender Tea, Lovely! Hersheypark Choc Syrup or Cocoa powder. KY Bourbon.
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    LIVE from the Camino Help for sore heel and ankle

    Soak, soak, soak in (cool) temperate water (use plastic bag in waste can if you must). Massage whole (!) leg, gently. See pharmacist.
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    Multipurpose shoes for shower and town?

    Keens snubnose sandals for me. Takes a beating wet/dry, never get stinky. Also can be a light walker trade-off.
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    Plans Cancelled!!!

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    RETHINK walking the Frances

    Camino Frances. Are there transports to the next town along CF if it should happen that I've walked my physical limit for the day and no bed is available in that town?
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    CF Backwards? West to east.

    I see. Thank you.
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    CF Backwards? West to east.

    Thank you very much for this information about Camino Ignaciano.
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    CF Backwards? West to east.

    I would enjoy all the pilgrims and travelers whether I go east or west.
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    CF Backwards? West to east.

    Thank you for your reply. Trekking is my reason for CF.
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    CF Backwards? West to east.

    What variations would you suggest? Thank you.
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    CF Backwards? West to east.

    hi henrythedog, Is there a route you might suggest?
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    CF Backwards? West to east.

    great explanation, thank you.
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    Has anyone eaten at Arrea! ?

    I can't wait to read about your experience to Arrea!
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    CF Backwards? West to east.

    Hello sojourners. I want to walk CF to Santiago in September 2023. With all the pilgrim congestion and uncertainty about albergues/boarding originating in SJPdP, does it make sense to start CF in Santiago de Compostela and walk east on the CF. This is not a religious Way of St. James pilgrimage...
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    plantar fasciitis - with 7 weeks to go

    Get A-Stym therapy. Call Benchmark Therapy clinics. 3 treatments, no pain. Nothing, nothing else worked. A-Stym.
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    Not what I expected!

    I'm a magnet for mosquitoes. Are they active on CF?
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    PSA: Wear Chacos!

    Keens are also very good sandals. Rugged. Can walk wet without blistering. Never stink.

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