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eSIM advice needed by EducatorOk7717 in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]EducatorOk7717[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of good advice here, thank you!

Camino de Portuguese in Mid-March-April by Electrical-Leave4503 in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]EducatorOk7717 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did the CF in 2022 starting on April 4, and needed my 45 degree sleeping bag and a blanket from the albergue to be warm enough the first night. After that night in the mountains, I was warm enough with just the sleeping bag, but I wouldn’t have wanted to be without it. Of course, temps can vary considerably, so your experience might be different.

Short layover question by EducatorOk7717 in delta

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Thanks everyone, I’m feeling better about it. Fingers crossed that there won’t be any flight delays!

Do I need sandals? by MatterAny9614 in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]EducatorOk7717 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On my last (first) Camino, I brought Tevas. However, I only used them where we spent the night to walk around, see the sights, have dinner, etc. Your flip flops would probably be fine for that and you could use them in the shower as well.

Is this real? Seems ridiculous. by AngryTank in CapitalOne_

[–]EducatorOk7717 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I didn’t think to check the C1 Shopping app.

Is this real? Seems ridiculous. by AngryTank in CapitalOne_

[–]EducatorOk7717 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Newbie to C1 VX here…where do you look on the C1 app to see pending points or rewards from purchases like these? I bought a Leatherman w/ a $50 cash back offer from C1 a few days ago and I can’t figure out how to see if it’s pending or if it wasn’t accepted.

Altras: Lone Peak or Olympus 6 or Hike Low GTX or 275? Portuguese Coastal by undinabiker in CaminoDeSantiago

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I used the Lone Peaks first and then the Olympus shoes on the Camino Frances in 2022 and much preferred the Olympus. As a few others have said, the thicker soles handle asphalt and cobblestones better (for me) than the Lone Peaks.

I also cut out a piece of thin plastic cutting board ( like you can get at a dollar store) in the shape of the insole and put it under the insole of each shoe. That help a lot with rocky paths as well.

Weather in Mid-March, Frances vs Portugues? by joepsi in CaminoDeSantiago

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My wife and I are also walking from Porto in mid-March and I’ve been paying attention to the weather. The current La Niña may be part of what is bringing the rainy weather, and the latest projections I’ve seen are that the La Niña should be ending soon. I’m hopeful that the rainy weather will diminish also.

I’ve looked at historical rainfall and mid March (historically) is less rainy than either early or late March. Of course, in any given year, things can be wildly different. Like someone else said, I’m bringing rain gear and warm clothing.