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Camino Portugues - inside 3-week window

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August 27th 2019
I started training for the Camino Portugues back in February. Blisters have turned into callouses, which are now hard as almonds. Hike distances have increased from about 5 miles up to 15 (my longest so far - - on a 92 degree day no less). My pack weight has increased from 8 pounds up to 13; 17 with water. I'm looking forward to a 10 mile "shakedown" hike with my hiking partner, who's coming up ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more