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Hello all, I know many people do not like to talk about chemicals, but I stand by the use of Permethrin if one follows its instructions and regulations properly. I have been hiking, and camping for over 30 years, and Permethrin has been the best...
No, the lockers were not broken. And it was a couple, who decided both to take a shower at the same time.
I always wonder: when there is a locker, why do people not use it? And if you are together, why not shower one after the other?
Questions...
I appreciate your post...I've been trekking various caminos in Europe for well over a decade as a way to enter into that place of solitude that we "introverts" desire, and walking the French route between now and late September is not the place...
i'd suggest relieving yourself of all expectations either way. Go and have the time you are meant to have day to day. If you want solitude, no one will be forcing you to interact. You always have the ability to be kind and polite in expressing...
It takes 8 people to swing it (not saying they're paid but that doesn't mean it should be free). Then you have the cost of maintenance, cleaning, coals/incense, insurance, and if it generates a bit of income so be it.
I've heard people getting...
Choose another route, or cobble something together. I am doing Camino Vasco de Interior from Irûn, joining the Frances at Burgos. Leaving the Frances at Leon for the Salvador to Oviedo, then on to the Norte to Ribadeo or Vilalba where I will bus...
High season on the Frances is probably not for you unless you can practise khilwat dar anjuman.
A less travelled and still lengthy route was my first, starting Malaga on the Mozarabe, joining the VdlP at Merida and finishing on the Sanabres. You...
Why the France then, just start elsewhere, I recently crossed from Tangier to Algerciras and noticed Camino markers there. I think the France is just a made up thing, you can literally start anywhere, the only rule being you will need a few...
Pick a time of year when there are fewer other pilgrims about or a route where fewer pilgrims go in general ( as nick says ) the VDLP
Be prepared for less infrastructure being available in quieter times
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