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I use a bar of regular hand/body soap to wash my clothes. Sometimes I'll use shampoo or shower gel if they're available.
I also carry a silicone plug/stopper (with mixed results) as many places don't have them in sinks.
Pack transfer is simple. I've always used Jacotrans, with good results You can do it day at a time with the bags they leave in the reception areas.
Or if you book before you go, you can prepay your bag transfer as well. You save a euro per time...
We are making our way back to Madrid after completing the Camino Frances and we're heading to Madrid via San Sebastián. We have two sets of hiking poles and two backpacks with two Altus Ponchos . We're happy to meet you in Madrid on Sunday or San...
I leave tomorrow from the US to SJPDP to begin my Camino (Francés). Just want to say “Thank You” to this Forum; I’ve gotten many good ideas, and several questions answered. Hope to report back. Buen Camino!
I feel like a baby bird finally...
Day 13: Rabe de las Calzadas to Castrojeriz 29km
Left before 7am this morning due to the long day. It was still semi-dark. Beautiful to walk as the sun came up over the hills.
Today we entered the meseta proper. It was sunny but cold and windy...
Just want to thank everyone on this forum before I leave tomorrow morning. You have all been a wealth of information, and incredibly supportive! This has been months in the planning (not overplanning) and it's surreal - the big day is just...
For me, it’s a bit hard to articulate, but it has to do with testing myself and my ability to deal with hardship. I expect to be tired, hungry, cold, hot, miserable, wet, under all kinds of weather conditions, which for some reason is exactly why...
Skipping ahead in posts to Day 11. Rest day in Burgos today.
To summarise how things are going so far, I'm still enjoying the walk very much. The weather cooled down again and last two sections were a mix of rolling green hills - very cool and...
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