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Xunqueira de Ambía - Allariz (9)
I had a bit of a sore throat when I woke up, but for the rest I felt fine. When I started walking in shorts, T-shirt and rain poncho by 10-12 degrees, I realised I was feeling really warm. But I still felt fine...
Whichever way you go just make sure you only stay in places Correos will deliver to. Private albergues are fine but not most airbnbs. You can check on their website before booking places.
Are you staying in albergues or private rooms? In a private room, you will likely have the space for two bags or a backpack and a suitcase. In an albergue you will be dealing with less space. I would not use a suitcase for daily transfer to...
This thread has coincided with a recent thread concerning a norovirus on the meseta anywhere between Burgos and Carrion. Whilst the forum becomes an echo chamber listing the causes it is rarely, if ever (and is nigh on impossible to) ascertain...
Skeptical about IT, I use an old method of security. Keep the cash for 2~3 days in a wallet kept in my pants' pocket which is chained to the waist belt, all extra money and cards in a hip belt worn under pants, with my cross-chest sling only...
After one of my Caminos I had a full day in Barcelona to wait for my flight home. When walking at Rambla, I noticed a nasty looking man that seemed to follow two young american men in a 'happy mood'. I walked the same direction, so I started...
There's always somebody posting about dropping out, or taking a break because they're injured, myself included. There seems to have been a few more than usual just lately, although perhaps that's just that I've got more time than usual to read...
I still keep all originals and cash in small 27 gram money bag strapped around waist under my pants. It goes into shower and into bed with me. It has AirTag sewn inside as does my pack. I sometimes hide memory stick in pack with data. Phone has...
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